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
October 15, 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 11,348, including 153 new resident cases and 2 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 7,674 are under investigation, 556 individuals had a recent history of travel and 3,118 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 6,066 statewide recoveries, 355 hospitalizations and 65 deaths. To view Southeast Alaska resident and non-resident cases, case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and 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 532 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 5 new cases reported: 3 in Juneau and 2 in Ketchikan. Of these cases, 137 are active, 391 have recovered and 4 deaths have been recorded.

  • Haines Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
  • Juneau City & Borough: 338 (243 recovered, 92 active, 3 deaths)
  • Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 56 (41 recovered, 15 active)
  • Petersburg Borough: 8 (6 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 31
  • Craig: 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
  • Metlakatla: 4 (3 recovered, 1 active)
  • Other: 24 (21 recovered, 3 active)
  • Sitka City & Borough: 55 (41 recovered, 14 active)
  • Wrangell City & Borough: 13 (11 recovered, 2 active)
  • Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 25 (19 recovered, 6 active)
NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA
Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:
There are 150 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 20 are active and 130 have recovered.

  • Haines Borough: 6 (5 recovered, 1 active)
  • Juneau City & Borough: 90 (77 recovered, 13 active)
  • Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 20 (17 recovered, 3 active)
  • Petersburg Borough: 5 (5 recovered)
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
  • Craig 1 (1 recovered)
  • Sitka City & Borough: 16 (13 recovered, 3 active)
  • Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (6 recovered)
  • Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 6 (6 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.
  • Confirmed Cases: 866,430
  • Deaths: 16,799
*Reported by the Los Angeles Times as of
3:14 PM (PST) on October 15, 2020.
  • Confirmed Cases: 96,185
  • Deaths: 2,232
*Reported by Washington State Department of Health as of 11:59 PM (PST) on October 14, 2020.
UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE
United States COVID-19 Cases:
  • Total Confirmed: 7,972,886*
  • Total Recovered: 3,155,826*
  • Total Deaths: 217,721
  • 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 2:24 AM AKDT on October 15, 2020.
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Local Resources for Elders

Juneau area grocery stores are promoting social distancing hours for seniors and those with health-compromised systems to shop safely. Here is a list of local stores that offer safe shopping hours and/or ordering for curbside pickup.

  • Costco Safe Shopping Hours: 9 - 10AM (Mon - Fri)
  • Foodland IGA Safe Shopping Hours: 6 - 8AM (Daily)
  • Fred Meyer Safe Shopping Hours: 7 - 8AM (Mon - Thurs)
  • Rainbow Foods: Ordering & Curbside Pickup or Delivery
  • Safeway Safe Shopping Hours: 6 - 9AM (Tues & Thurs)
  • Super Bear IGA Safe Shopping Hours: 6 - 8AM (Daily)

Always remember to wear a mask when leaving the house and in public places. Use disinfecting wipes or products to clean frequently touched surfaces and do not touch your face. Stay safe and help us flatten the curve.
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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.