Tribal Emergency Operations Center: 5.29.20 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

May 29, 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.

CASE COUNT UPDATE

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Alaska is currently 430 including 5 ne w cases as of May 28, 2020. Of these cases, 57 are in Southeast Alaska (see breakdown below), 103 individuals had a recent history of travel and 327 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 367 statewide recoveries, 47 hospitalizations and 10 deaths.

Southeast Alaska Breakdown*:

In Southeast Alaska, there are six active cases, 50 recoveries and one death.

Juneau: 33 (28 recovered, 5 active)
Ketchikan: 16 (16 recovered)
Petersburg: 4 (3 recovered, 1 death)
Prince of Wales Island - Craig: 2 (2 recovered)
Sitka: 2 (1 recovered, 1 active)

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.

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*:

Total Confirmed Cases: 106,238
Total Deaths: 4,051

*Statistics reported as of 1:43 PM (PST)

on May 29, 2020.

Washington*:

Total Confirmed Cases: 21,071
Total Deaths: 1,111

*Statistics reported as of 11:59 PM (PST) on May 27, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases:

Total Confirmed: 1,740,599*
Total Recovered: 399,991*
Total Deaths: 102,516*
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 12:32:48 PM AKDT on May 29, 2020.

SAFETY TIP

Shopping Tips

Although the CDC has indicated the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19 is through close contact, we all should still practice safety measures when out in public places like the grocery store.

Observe posted rules and social distancing signage in grocery stores.
Use disinfecting wipes on carts and baskets.
Wear a face covering.
Avoid crowded areas and busy shopping hours.
Have a shopping list prepared.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

Juneau Resident is One of 13 New Coronavirus Cases in Alaska Announced Thursday — Another Juneau resident has tested positive for COVID-19. According to a press release from the City and Borough of Juneau, state officials weren’t able to identify the source of the virus after a thorough investigation, which indicates community spread. (KTOO)
Alaska Virus Relief Excludes Companies That Took Federal Aid — Alaska small businesses affected by the coronavirus that have already received federal aid will not be eligible for a state grant program. (The Seattle Times)
Alaska Reports 13 New Cases of COVID-19, the Biggest Daily Number in Weeks — Alaska saw a big jump in new daily COVID-19 cases Thursday, according to data released by the state’s health department, after a month in which state officials had gradually loosened pandemic-related restrictions on businesses in an effort to boost Alaska’s economy. (Anchorage Daily News)
Why We Can’t Foresee the Pandemic’s Long-Term Effects — The Great Depression of the 1930s was an economic downturn that became a prolonged malaise. A Nobel laureate asks whether that pattern might be repeated. (NY Times)
Dunleavy Still Pushing for Second PFD Payment to Alaskans — Gov. Mike Dunleavy said on Thursday that he remains hopeful that there will be another Permanent Fund dividend payment in the fall. He said he would engage in discussions with the Legislature about it. (KTOO)

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.