Tribal Emergency Operations Center: 7.8.20 Update on COVID-19

Providing current news on the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) to protect the safety and well-being of Tlingit & Haida's citizens, clients, employees and communities.

CONTACT:

Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)

907.463.7368 ∙ communications@ ccthita-nsn.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 8, 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.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of July 7, 2020 is 1,474, including 40 ne w resident cases and 9 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 525 are under investigation, 226 individuals had a recent history of travel and 723 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 623 statewide recoveries, 79 hospitalizations and 17 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.

*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

SOUTHEAST ALASKA RESIDENT CASES

Southeast AK Resident Cases by Community:

There are 94 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 17 are active, 74 have recovered, and 3 deaths have been recorded.

Haines Borough: 2 (1 recovered, 1 active)
Juneau City & Borough: 46 (39 recovered, 5 active, 2 deaths)
Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 23 (18 recovered, 5 active)
Petersburg Borough: 5 (3 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 2 (2 recovered)
Sitka City & Borough: 13 (10 recovered, 3 active)
Wrangell City & Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)

NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA

Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:

There are 34 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including two new cases, one in Juneau and one in Ketchikan. Of these cases, 19 are active and 15 have recovered.

Haines Borough: 4 (4 active)
Juneau City & Borough: 6 (3 recovered, 3 active)
Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 9 (6 recovered, 3 active)
Petersburg Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 1 (1 recovered)
Sitka City & Borough: 5 (2 recovered, 3 active)
Wrangell City & Borough: 5 (1 recovered, 4 active)
Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 1 (1 Recovered)

CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS

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.

California*:

Confirmed Cases: 284,691
Deaths: 6,577

*Reported by the Los Angeles Times as of 12:23 PM (PST) on July 8, 2020.

Washington*:

Confirmed Cases: 37,420
Deaths: 1,384

*Reported by Washington State Department of Health as of 11:59 PM (PST) on July 6, 2020.

UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE

United States COVID-19 Cases:

Total Confirmed: 3,035,231*
Total Recovered: 936,476*
Total Deaths: 132,041*
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 12:33:56 PM AKDT on July 8, 2020.

WELLNESS TIP

Wellness is Key to Coping with Stress

The Coronavirus pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming.

When you feel yourself getting caught up in fear of what might happen, try to shift your focus to things you can control like eating healthy, sleeping and exercising regularly. Taking steps to reduce your stress in a healthy way is important.

One way to lessen worry is to ground yourself in the present moment through mindfulness which is a great technique that can help reduce stress. You can practice mindfulness by sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing and senses.

Don't let fear control your life and remember that coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

Why Alaska’s COVID-19 Airport Screening Lines Might be Skipped or Unstaffed – Ten of the state’s airports have screening lines so passengers can show test results or talk through options before leaving the airport. But some travelers have seen screening lines being bypassed en masse or unstaffed. Is the process working? (KTOO)
Ahead of Decision on School in the Fall, Dunleavy Said It's Unclear Whether Children Can Spread COVID-19 – Dunleavy has yet to announce an official decision about whether schools will reopen in the fall. (KTVA)
U.S. Reports Record Single-Day Spike of 60,000 New Coronavirus Cases – The country reported 60,021 newly confirmed cases over the previous 24 hours as outbreaks continue to expand across a number of states, mostly across the American South and West. Arizona, California, Florida and Texas have accounted for nearly half of all new cases in the U.S. in recent days. (CNBC)
WHO Confirms There's 'Emerging Evidence' of Airborne Transmission of Coronavirus – The World Health Organization confirmed there is "emerging evidence" of airborne transmission of the Coronavirus following the publication of a letter Monday signed by 239 scientists that urged the agency to be more forthcoming about the likelihood that people can catch the virus from droplets floating in the air. (CNN)
Senate Poised to Move Forward on New Coronavirus Relief Bill Later this Month – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated the upper chamber will move forward on another Coronavirus response bill later this month amid concerns over the nearing expiration date of additional unemployment benefits and the difficulties of reopening schools as states across the country see a spike in COVID-19 cases. (CBS News)
Wealthy and Well-Connected Alaska Firms Among Those Gaining Most from PPP – The Small Business Administration has released the names of those receiving the biggest shares from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). More than 11,000 Alaska entities received PPP loans with a dozen companies receiving $5M - $10M apiece. (Alaska Public Media)

COVID-19 RESOURCES

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.

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.