CONTACT:
Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2020
Tlingit & Haida is committed to providing current information on the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure all tribal citizens remain informed and have the resources needed to stay safe. Below is a brief update from Tlingit & Haida’s Tribal Emergency Operations Center.
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The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of August 5, 2020 is 4,223, including 40 new resident cases and 6 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 2,267 are under investigation, 386 individuals had a recent history of travel and 1,570 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 1,220 statewide recoveries, 144 hospitalizations and 25 deaths. To view resident, non-resident, case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and total U.S. breakdowns, see below.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever with symptoms, such as a cough or difficulty breathing, contact your local healthcare provider for medical advice.
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*The Alaska COVID-19 data is derived from the Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub developed by the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. Alaska resident cases are reported by place of resident, and includes Alaskan residents diagnosed and isolated out-of-state. Non-resident cases are reported by place of diagnosis. Communities with fewer than 1,000 residents are combined at the borough/census area level to protect patient privacy. Counts by residency status and place are subject to change as additional information is collected during case investigations. Source: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
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SOUTHEAST ALASKA RESIDENT CASES |
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Southeast AK Resident Cases by Community:
There are 189 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 2 new cases reported in Juneau. Of these cases, 103 are active, 84 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 4 (4 recovered)
- Juneau City & Borough: 95 (41 recovered, 53 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 37 (20 recovered, 17 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatka 1 (1 active)
- Other 3 (3 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 25 (11 recovered, 14 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 8 (1 recovered, 7 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 7 (1 recovered, 6 active)
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NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA |
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Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:
There are 109 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 4 new cases reported in Juneau. Of these cases, 78 are active and 31 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 4 (4 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 70 (12 recovered, 58 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 14 (8 recovered, 6 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 9 (4 recovered, 5 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 1 (1 recovered)
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CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS |
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Case Count by States with High Tribal Citizen Populations:
The following are statistics for California and Washington states where a large population of Tlingit & Haida's tribal citizens reside.
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- Confirmed Cases: 537,410
- Deaths: 9,965
2:40 PM (PST) on August 6, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 60,084
- Deaths: 1,624
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 4,870,367*
- Total Recovered: 1,598,624*
- Total Deaths: 159,864*
- Jurisdictions reporting cases: 55 (50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
*United States COVID-19 data is derived from an interactive dashboard developed by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at John Hopkins University that tracks the COVID-19 spread in
real-time. Data was pulled at 1:34:59 PM AKDT on August 6, 2020.
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Free Cloth Mask Distribution |
The City and Borough of Juneau will be distributing free cloth masks today and tomorrow (August 6-7, 2020). Two masks will be distributed per person, and a person can pick up masks for their household. The masks will be distributed outside at the locations listed below. Please practice social distancing while picking up your masks.
Mask Distribution Sites:
- Mendenhall Valley Public Library
- Juneau Police Department
- Gruening Park
- Marine Park
- Savikko Park Shelter #1
- Glacier Valley Elementary – Sít’ Eetí Shaanáx
Dates & Times:
- Thursday, August 6, 2020: 3 – 6 PM
- Friday, August 7, 2020: 9 AM – Noon
The masks are provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. For more information, contact the Parks and Landscape Office at 364.2800.
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Free COVID-19 Testing Locations |
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is currently providing free, COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic patients. Tests will take place at the following locations and times. Please check back frequently for updates:
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Gustavus – Gustavus Clinic (42 Dolley Varden Rd.) / Saturdays / 9 AM – 1 PM
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Haines – Haines Health Center Testing Tent (131 1st Ave.) Saturdays & Sundays 10 AM – 2 PM
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Hydaburg – Alma Cook Health Center (8th St. Extension) / Fridays / 9 AM – Noon
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Juneau – Ethel Lund Medical Center (1200 Salmon Creek Ln.) / Saturdays (10 AM – 2 PM) & Sundays (Noon – 4 PM)
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Klawock – Alicia Roberts Medical Center (7300 Klawock Hollis Hwy.) / Saturdays / 10 AM – 4 PM
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Kake – Kake Health Center (105 Totem Way) / Saturdays / 9 AM – 1 PM
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Pelican – Pelican Health Center (101 Salmon Way) / Sunday, August 9, 2020/ 1 PM – 5 PM
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Sitka – Mountainside Family Clinic Alternative Test Site (209 Moller Ave.) / Saturdays & Sundays / 10 AM – 4 PM
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Wrangell – AICS Clinic Alternative Test Site (232 Wood St.) / Saturdays & Sundays / 11 AM – 3 PM
Testing will be administered via self-swab at each community’s respective alternate testing sites. Test results will be available approximately seven (7) days after the test has been administered. For more information, contact the SEARHC COVID-19 Hotline at 907.966.8799.
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State Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases; Alaska Now Has Nearly 3,000 Active Cases — Alaska saw 59 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, as active cases reached close to 3,000. The majority of the cases were among Anchorage residents. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Alaska Travel Rules Change Again for Visitors, Now They’ll Have to Pay for COVID Tests — Alaska was poised to block visitors from coming into the state without a negative COVID test, now the state is changing course. Starting on Aug. 11, nonresidents will still be able to come to Alaska and get tested locally, but it will now cost them $250 per test. (KTUU)
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Alaska Airlines Expects to Lay off More Than 300 Workers in Anchorage — Alaska Airlines announced on Wednesday it will undertake widespread job cuts to survive the lull in travel during the pandemic, including in Alaska where about 330 employees are expected to lose their jobs on Oct. 1. (Anchorage Daily News)
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No Mask, no Fly: Alaska Airlines Requires Face Coverings on all Passengers 2 And Older, No Exceptions — Starting Friday, all Alaska Airlines passengers age 2 and older will be required to wear a cloth mask or face covering over their nose and mouth as a safeguard against spreading the Coronavirus — with no exceptions. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Birx Warns 9 Cities, California's Central Valley About Increasing Coronavirus Cases — The White House Coronavirus task force is warning states about an uptick in Coronavirus test positivity rates in a number of new cities this week. (CNN)
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Trump Says it's Possible U.S. Could Have Coronavirus Vaccine Before 2020 Election — President Donald Trump said it's possible the U.S. could have a safe and effective vaccine for the coronavirus before the upcoming U.S. presidential election. (CNBC)
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It is imperative that our tribal citizens continue to hunker down and shelter in place, follow federal, state, tribal and local health mandates, and stay informed on the COVID-19 pandemic to keep ourselves and our families safe.
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Tlingit & Haida's Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
The Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC) was created to enable Tlingit & Haida to provide timely, integrated, and coordinated responses to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that addresses the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The activation of the TEOC is not due to any identified cases within the Tribe. All actions are aimed at protecting the safety and well-being of Tlingit & Haida’s citizens, clients, employees and communities.
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