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
July 28, 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.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of July 27, 2020 is 3,350, including 110 ne w resident cases and 27 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 1,794 are under investigation, 341 individuals had a recent history of travel and 1,215 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 975 statewide recoveries, 122 hospitalizations and 22 deaths. To view resident, non-resident, case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and total U.S. breakdowns, see below.

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. Alaska resident cases are reported by place of resident, and includes Alaskan residents diagnosed and isolated out-of-state. Non-resident cases are reported by place of diagnosis. Communities with fewer than 1,000 residents are combined at the borough/census area level to protect patient privacy. Counts by residency status and place are subject to change as additional information is collected during case investigations. Source: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
SOUTHEAST ALASKA RESIDENT CASES
Southeast AK Resident Cases by Community:
There are 164 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 9 new cases reported: 6 cases in Juneau, 1 case in Ketchikan, 1 case in Prince of Wales-Hyder, and 1 case in Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon. Of these cases, 82 are active, 79 have recovered and 3 deaths have been recorded.

  • Haines Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
  • Juneau City & Borough: 84 (41 recovered, 41 active, 2 deaths)
  • Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 34 (20 recovered, 14 active)
  • Petersburg Borough: 6 (3 recovered, 2 active, 1 death)
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 5 (2 recovered, 3 active)
  • Sitka City & Borough: 21 (11 recovered, 10 active)
  • Wrangell City & Borough: 5 (1 recovered, 4 active)
  • Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 5 (5 active)
NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA
Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:
There are 80 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 3 new cases in Juneau. Of these cases, 53 are active and 27 have recovered.

  • Haines Borough: 4 (4 active)
  • Juneau City & Borough: 42 (8 recovered, 34 active)
  • Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 13 (8 recovered, 5 active)
  • Petersburg Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 1 (1 recovered)
  • Sitka City & Borough: 9 (4 recovered, 5 active)
  • Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
  • Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 1 (1 recovered)
CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS
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.
  • Confirmed Cases: 470,762
  • Deaths: 8,679
*Reported by the Los Angeles Times as of
3:09 PM (PST) on July 28, 2020.
  • Confirmed Cases: 53,321
  • Deaths: 1,518
*Reported by Washington State Department of Health as of 11:59 PM (PST) on July 26, 2020.
UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE
United States COVID-19 Cases:
  • Total Confirmed: 4,342,491*
  • Total Recovered: 1,355,363*
  • Total Deaths: 149,085*
  • 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 2:35:12 PM AKDT on July 28, 2020.
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Alaska 2-1-1
Trying to find information on essential services can be difficult to navigate and people often don't know where to turn or how to get started.

Health and human services are only valuable when they get to the right people and that's why Alaska 2-1-1 connects people with the right services instead of the frustrating and time-wasting hit-or-miss connections made by people calling multiple agencies on their own behalf.

With Alaska 2-1-1, callers can receive referrals for:
  • Basic Needs: Food, Clothing, Shelter, Temporary Financial Assistance, Transportation and Disaster
  • Health Resources: Crisis Intervention, Prenatal Care, Support Groups, Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Intervention, Rehabilitation and Children’s Health Insurance
  • Financial Stability: Job Referrals, Income Tax Credits, WIC, Credit Counseling, Food Stamps, Rent & Utility Assistance, Unemployment Benefits and Job & Education Programs
  • Elder & Disability Support: Home Care, Adult Day Care, Congregate Meals, Meals on Wheels, Respite Care, Transportation and Homemaker Services
  • Family Support: Childcare, After-School Programs, Family Resources, Summer Camps, Recreation Programs, Mentoring, Tutoring and Protective Services
  • Community Crisis/Disaster Recovery

For assistance, contact Alaska 2-1-1 between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday or visit www.alaska211.org.
RECENT NEWS & ALERTS
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.