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.
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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 17, 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 16, 2020 is 2,081, including 39 ne w resident cases and 10 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 885 are under investigation, 278 individuals had a recent history of travel and 918 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 793 statewide recoveries, 98 hospitalizations and 17 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 108 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 5 new cases, 3 in Juneau and 2 in Sitka. Of these cases, 30 are active, 75 have recovered and 3 deaths have been recorded.

  • Haines Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
  • Juneau City & Borough: 56 (39 recovered, 15 active, 2 deaths)
  • Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 23 (18 recovered, 5 active)
  • Petersburg Borough: 6 (3 recovered, 2 active, 1 death)
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 2 (2 recovered)
  • Sitka City & Borough: 15 (11 recovered, 4 active)
  • Wrangell City & Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA
Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:
There are 45 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 5 new cases, 3 in Juneau and 2 in Sitka. Of these cases, 25 are active and 20 have recovered.

  • Haines Borough: 4 (4 active)
  • Juneau City & Borough: 9 (3 recovered, 6 active)
  • Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 11 (7 recovered, 4 active)
  • Petersburg Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 1 (1 recovered)
  • Sitka City & Borough: 9 (3 recovered, 6 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: 366,022
  • Deaths: 7,508
*Reported by the Los Angeles Times as of 2:36 PM (PST) on July 17, 2020.
  • Confirmed Cases: 44,313
  • Deaths: 1,427
*Reported by Washington State Department of Health as of 11:59 PM (PST) on July 15, 2020.
UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE
United States COVID-19 Cases:
  • Total Confirmed: 3,627,057*
  • Total Recovered: 1,090,645*
  • Total Deaths: 138,988*
  • 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 1:38:56 PM AKDT on July 17, 2020.
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Proper handwashing not only reduces the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s common sense and it works. Washing your hands throughout the day is important, but it must be done properly for 20 seconds with soap and water. If soap and water are not readily available, the next best option is to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
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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.