Tribal Emergency Operations Center: 5.5.20 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 5, 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 371 including 1 ne w case as of May 4, 2020. Of these cases, 94 individuals had a recent history of travel and 277 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 277 statewide recoveries, 38 hospitalizations and 9 deaths.

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.

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: 56,306
Total Deaths: 2,294

*Statistics reported as of 10:56 AM (PST) on May 5, 2020.

Washington*:

Total Confirmed Cases: 15,462
Total Deaths: 841

*Statistics reported are as of 11:59 PM (PST) on May 3, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases:

Total Confirmed: 1,193,027*
Total Recovered: 187,180*
Total Deaths: 70,110*
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 11:32:32 AM AKDT on May 5, 2020.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

Let Us Help You with Child Care

The 477 Child Care department provides services to reduce joblessness by increasing the availability, affordability and quality of child care in Southeast Alaska's communities.

They offer client support services such as diapers, formula and financial assistance for child care services for those eligible and who are low to moderate income and engaged in work, training and/or related activities.

Child Care offers a quality improvement program for child care providers, as well as before-school, after-school and cultural programs.

For more information, contact Child Care: deptcc@ccthita-nsn.gov

Direct: 907.463.7140

Toll Free: 800.344.1432 ext. 7140

www.ccthita-nsn.gov

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

Juneau Goes 20 Days with No New COVID-19 Cases — The City & Borough of Juneau, as of Monday, May 4, has gone 20 days without a new case of COVID-19. (KINY)
Cities Aren’t Sure When to Expect Relief Funding — A timeframe when local governments might actually see that money is an open question as politicians debate the best mechanism with which to allocate funds. (Juneau Empire)
FDA Cracks Down On Antibody Tests For Coronavirus — The Food and Drug Administration is stiffening its rules to counteract what some have called a Wild West of antibody testing for the Coronavirus. (NPR)
Health Care for Alaska Native People Must Be Prioritized and Protected — During this time of fear and anxiety surrounding COVID-19 and its potential impact on rural communities, a dangerous provision has been tucked into a U.S. Senate bill that could make a precarious situation worse. (Anchorage Daily News)

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.