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 14, 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 285 including 8 ne w cases as of April 13, 2020. Of these cases, 76 individuals had a recent history of travel and 209 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 98 statewide recoveries, 32 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: 25,145 Total Deaths: 767 *Statistics reported as of 1:34 PM (PST) on April 14, 2020. Washington*: Total Confirmed Cases: 10,538 Total Deaths: 516 *Statistics reported are as of 11:59 PM (PST) on April 12, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases: Total Confirmed: 602,989* Total Recovered: 45,573* Total Deaths: 25,402* 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 1:21:38 PM AKDT on April 14, 2020.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

Health Mandate 014: Non-Congregate Sheltering Order – The mandate outlines a plan to use university dorms, hotel rooms and other buildings to temporarily quarantine and isolate health care workers and some homeless families if needed. (State of Alaska) Nearly a Third of Alaska’s COVID-19 Patients Have Recovered – Blood Bank of Alaska mounts a campaign to use plasma from recovered patients to fight the new Coronavirus that’s causing a global pandemic. (Anchorage Daily News) Four Staff at Juneau’s Lemon Creek Correctional Center Test Positive for COVID-19 – There are no known cases among inmates at Lemon Creek Correctional. (KTOO) Alaska Sign Language Interpreters Hope to Set a New Standard – A small team of American Sign Language professionals has become an expected presence as Coronavirus information and guidelines are announced in Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News) State of Alaska Launches Joint COVID-19 Website – The new website will be a one-stop-shop for Alaskans as they navigate the resources that the State of Alaska is offering. (State of Alaska) Alaska DHSS Survey Explores How COVID-19 Pandemic is Impacting Alaska Families – The responses will be used to improve programs serving Alaska families. (Alaska Department of Health & Social Services)

PREVENTION TIP

Social Distancing Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing: Stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people Do not gather in groups Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings This is an easy way to help flatten the curve and ensure the safety and welfare of our citizens, families and communities! #FlattenTheCurve   #StayHome

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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