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 April 20, 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

Alaska Case Count Update: The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Alaska is currently 321 including 2 ne w cases as of April 19, 2020. Of these cases, 84 individuals had a recent history of travel and 237 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 161 statewide recoveries, 36 hospitalizations and 9 deaths. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, contact your local healthcare provider for medical advice.

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: 33,404 Total Deaths: 1,203 *Statistics reported as of 1:46 PM (PST) on April 20, 2020. Washington*: Total Confirmed Cases: 11,790 Total Deaths: 634 *Statistics reported are as of 11:59 PM (PST) on April 18, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases: Total Confirmed: 778,176* Total Recovered: 71,921* Total Deaths: 41,575* 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 12:38:41 PM AKDT on April 20, 2020.

PREVENTION TIP

How Can I Protect Myself?

Preventative measures are your first line of defense and are a critical part of community mitigation to slow the spread of COVID-19. A healthy lifestyle helps one's immune system to be in the best shape possible to tackle pathogens, but it’s better to stop them from entering the body in the first place. The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to practice good hygiene and make these CDC recommendations a part of your daily routine to help reduce the spread and protect yourself, your family and community.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

ANTHC Staff Converts a Trailer into a Mask Sanitizer to Stretch the Hospital’s PPE Supply – The project’s goal is to conserve PPE that is in short supply nationwide during the Coronavirus pandemic. (Anchorage Daily News) Governors Feel Heat to Reopen from Protesters, President – Governors are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the Coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous. (Juneau Empire) Trump, Congress Near Deal on Small Business, Hospital Aid – An agreement is expected on an aid package of up to $450 billion to boost a small-business loan program that has run out of money and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing. (NBC Washington) Alaska Businesses Received $922 million from PPP Before the Federal Well Ran Dry – Thousands of businesses in Alaska have been looking to the low-interest loan program as a lifeline, especially because the loans convert to grants if the money is spent on payroll and other qualifying expenses. (KTOO) FDA Allows Novartis to Test Hydroxychloroquine against COVID-19 – The Novartis clinical trial will study the anti-malaria drug's effects on approximately 440 patients. (The Hill)

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. Alaska COVID-19 Alaska DHSS COVID-19 State of Alaska Health Mandates Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub Centers for Disease Control Bureau of Indian Affairs COVID-19 National Indian Health Board COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center Indian Health Services COVID-19 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortiums' COVID-19 Resources TLPI Indian Country Resources

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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