CONTACT:
Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 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 yesterday is 5,110, including 50 new resident cases and no new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 2,886 are under investigation, 412 individuals had a recent history of travel and 1,812 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 1,432 statewide recoveries, 179 hospitalizations and 28 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 262 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 1 new case reported in Juneau. Of these cases, 171 are active, 89 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 148 (44 recovered, 103 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 39 (20 recovered, 19 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 7 (4 recovered, 2 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatka 2 (2 active)
- Other 10 (10 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 31 (12 recovered, 19 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 8 (2 recovered, 6 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 9 (1 recovered, 8 active)
|
|
NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA |
|
Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:
There are 124 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including no new cases reported. Of these cases, 93 are active and 31 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 5 (5 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 75 (12 recovered, 63 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 16 (8 recovered, 8 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 14 (4 recovered, 10 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
|
|
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.
|
|
- Confirmed Cases: 629,414
- Deaths: 11,296
2:43 PM (PST) on August 17, 2020.
|
|
- Confirmed Cases: 67,461
- Deaths: 1,781
|
|
UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
|
United States COVID-19 Cases:
-
Total Confirmed: 5,425,545*
- Total Recovered: 1,833,067*
- Total Deaths: 170,317*
- 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 1:27:56 PM AKDT on August 17, 2020.
|
|
Traditional Foods Are Healthy |
A common phrase we have all heard growing up is, “When the tide is low, the table is set.” Our people have held the knowledge and accessed the benefits of traditional foods for centuries. The harvesting and preparation of our foods carry rich traditions that remind us of who we are.
Our traditional foods are not only our way of life, they are highly nutritious and nourish both the body and spirit. Our foods are natural, grow without chemicals, and do not contain preservatives or processed sugars and fats like commercial foods.
Eating our traditional foods provides our bodies with Vitamin D, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, and can help reduce diabetes and high blood pressure.
Support your physical and mental wellbeing by eating our traditional foods and following these simple tips:
- Do your best to eat nourishing meals, like those rich in fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. Those foods can help keep your body and mind healthy during stressful times.
- Cut down on foods that can ramp up anxiety, such as sugar, caffeine, and alcohol.
- It’s important to enjoy small treats, but avoid going overboard. Try to limit excessive consumption of sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. Overindulging can lead to increased anxiety or sluggishness.
- Feeling the urge to “stress snack”? Acknowledge your cravings, then take two or three deep breaths and ask yourself if you’re really hungry or just passing the time.
- Having daily schedules and routines can ease anxieties and help you stay grounded. This applies to meals, too! Try to eat at regular meal times and avoid snacking in between.
|
|
-
State Reports 106 COVID-19 New Cases, Bringing Alaska’s Total Count to More Than 5,000 Since Pandemic Began — Alaska reported 106 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, nearly all in Alaska residents. More than 5,000 people in the state have been diagnosed with the virus since the pandemic reached Alaska in March, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. (Anchorage Daily News)
-
5 Ferry Passengers with COVID-19 Disembarked in Juneau Aug. 10 — Some 49 crew members on the state ferry Matanuska are being tested for COVID-19 after a group of infected passengers rode the ferry on Monday, August 10. (Alaska Public Media)
-
Hunting Tourism in Alaska Drops Amid COVID-19 Restrictions — Hunting season draws thousands of Outside tourists to Alaska every year. In 2019, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game sold 15,897 non-resident hunting licenses. The department says the Coronavirus pandemic has crushed demand for non-resident hunting. (Alaska Public Media)
-
New COVID-19 Database Expedites Contact Tracing in Alaska — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has launched a new, custom-built database for tracking COVID-19 cases. CommCare compiles data collected by contact tracers to facilitate the flow of information between teams statewide. (KTVA)
-
5 Bethel Courthouse, Jail Employees Test Positive for Coronavirus — Five people who work at Bethel’s courthouse and state-run jail have tested positive for COVID-19, as the number of cases in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta continues to spike. (KTOO)
-
Scientists See Signs of Lasting Immunity to COVID-19, Even After Mild Infections — New research indicates that human immune system cells are storing information about the Coronavirus so they can fight it off again. (The New York Times)
-
COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Have Been Slow to Recruit Black and Latino people -- and That Could Delay a Vaccine — The multi-billion-dollar effort to get a Coronavirus vaccine on the market could see delays because researchers haven't recruited sufficient numbers of minorities to join the clinical trials. (CNN Health)
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
