Tribal Emergency Operations Center: 5.27.20 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 27, 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 412 including 1 ne w case as of May 26, 2020. Of these cases, 55 are in Southeast Alaska (see breakdown below), 103 individuals had a recent history of travel and 309 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 364 statewide recoveries, 46 hospitalizations and 10 deaths.

Southeast Alaska Breakdown*:

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

Juneau: 31 (28 recovered, 3 active)
Ketchikan: 16 (16 recovered)
Petersburg: 4 (3 recovered, 1 death)
Prince of Wales Island - Craig: 2 (2 recovered)
Sitka: 2 (1 recovered)

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: 101,031
Total Deaths: 3,894

*Statistics reported as of 1:22 PM (PST)

on May 27, 2020.

Washington*:

Total Confirmed Cases: 20,181
Total Deaths: 1,078

*Statistics reported as of 11:59 PM (PST) on May 25, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases:

Total Confirmed: 1,694,599*
Total Recovered: 384,902*
Total Deaths: 99,983*
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 12:32:31 PM AKDT on May 27, 2020.

WELLNESS TIP

Wellness is Health

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced us to adjust our lives in many ways. This has been an extraordinarily trying time for some, and especially difficult to emotionally navigate when the comfort of connecting with others for support has been disrupted. There are simple, proactive measures we all can take to better regulate our mood. Take this time to challenge yourself to create better self-care, connection, health and mental wellness. Remember, coping with stress will make you, the people you care about and your community stronger!

Wellness Tips:

Get a good night’s sleep. The amount and quality of sleep has a significant impact on mental health.
Start your day by thinking of something that you’re grateful for. It helps to change brain activity in a positive way.
Spend some time outside in the fresh air. It can lower levels of anxiety and stress.
Eat healthy. Food you put into your body affects how you think and feel.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

To Ease Shortage, Juneau Assembly Poised to Commit $1M to Child Care Providers — Before the pandemic, city officials identified a lack of affordable child care as a key hurdle keeping new parents from working and generally gumming up the economy. When COVID-19 health mandates ramped up in March, child care centers with long waitlists shut down. (Alaska Public Media)
Juneau Chamber Officials Agree with Governor's Decision to Reopen Alaska's Economy — The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is thankful that Governor Dunleavy moved to reopen the state's economy. (KINY)
6 Tips from Alaska Medical Experts About Minimizing Your Risk as the State Reopens — There are no easy answers. And there’s no playbook. But, medical experts do have tips for what Alaskans should consider as the state reopens. (Alaska Public Media)
While Many Questions Remain about COVID-19, Alaskan Medical Professionals Explain the Science Behind the Virus — As Alaska reopens, many questions remain about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and how to treat it. (KTUU)
Why Native Americans Took Covid-19 Seriously: 'It's our Reality' — In the first few weeks of 2020, as president Donald Trump dismissed and mocked warnings about a novel virus killing people faraway in China, Native American leaders were taking the deadly threat seriously. (The Guardian)

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.