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 907.463.7368 ∙ communications@ ccthita-nsn.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 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 277 including 5 ne w cases as of April 12, 2020. Of these cases, 75 individuals had a recent history of travel and 202 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 85 statewide recoveries, 32 hospitalizations and 8 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: 23,915 Total Deaths: 714 *Statistics reported as of 2:29 PM (PST) on April 13, 2020. Washington*: Total Confirmed Cases: 10,411 Total Deaths: 508 *Statistics reported are as of 11:59 PM (PST) on April 11, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases: Total Confirmed: 577,307* Total Recovery: 42,422* Total Deaths: 23,219* 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 12:20:51 PM AKDT.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

Native Organizations Request Over $8 Billion for the Indian Health System – National Indian Health Board (NIHB) along with a coalition of 10 national and regional Tribal organizations sent a letter outlining Tribal health care and public health priorities (National Indian Health Board) Alaska Banks Can’t Keep Up with Demand for Coronavirus Relief Money – Demand is so high for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic that some banks are suspending new applications. (KTOO) Rural Alaska Villages Implement Travel Restrictions Amid Pandemic – Approximately 70 Alaska tribes have implemented travel restrictions to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, limiting incoming air, land and water traffic in remote villages scattered across the state. (Anchorage Daily News) Pandemic Heightens, Magnifies Long-Existing Issues in Indian Country - States across the country are scrambling to obtain masks, respirators, ventilators and testing kits, tribal nations are having an even harder time obtaining supplies. (The Nevada Independent)

WELLNESS TIP

Stay Connected When practicing social distancing, it’s easy to feel isolated. Whether you’re working remotely, quarantined or just hunkering down, now is the perfect time to reach out to family and friends! Check in daily - with today’s technology, it’s easier than ever to stay connected (phone calls, FaceTime, video chat, email, messaging etc.).

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 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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