CONTACT:
Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 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 July 15, 2020 is 2,032, including 65 ne
w resident cases and 10 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 859 are under investigation, 271 individuals had a recent history of travel and 902 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 780 statewide recoveries, 96 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.
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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 103 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including one new case in Haines. Of these cases, 25 are active, 75 have recovered and 3 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 53 (39 recovered, 12 active, 2 deaths)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 23 (18 recovered, 5 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 6 (3 recovered, 2 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 2 (2 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 13 (11 recovered, 2 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 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 40 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including two new cases, one in Sitka and one in Wrangell. Of these cases, 20 are active and 20 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 4 (4 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 6 (3 recovered, 3 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 11 (7 recovered, 4 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 7 (3 recovered, 4 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: 356,853
- Deaths: 7,404
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- Confirmed Cases: 43,046
- Deaths: 1,421
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 3,556,403*
- Total Recovered: 1,075,882*
- Total Deaths: 138,141*
- 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 1:34:55 PM AKDT on July 16, 2020.
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How to Volunteer to Help Stop the Spread
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There are many ways to get involved in the response to Alaska’s COVID-19 outbreak. The
State of Alaska website
provides a list of opportunities that will match your skills to the right position. The list is frequently updated so remember to check for new openings often to see how you can get involved today.
Other donation or volunteer options to consider:
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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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