Tribal Emergency Operations Center: 3.8.21 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

March 8, 2021

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.

Note: Due to the increase in cases statewide, certain areas of the State of Alaska's data entry are lagging far behind real-time. As a result, they have removed the active and recovered case counts from the data hub to prevent inaccurate or outdated information from being reported.

The total number of cumulative positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of yesterday is 59,675, including 91 new resident cases and 3 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 53,559 are under investigation, 700 individuals had a recent history of travel and 5,416 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 1,298 hospitalizations, 285,682 vaccinations and 305 deaths. To view Southeast Alaska cases, case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and 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 TOTAL CASES

Southeast Alaska Total Cases by Community:

There are 2,333 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southeast Alaska including no new cases reported. Of these cases, 76 have been hospitalized and 10 deaths have been recorded.

Haines Borough: 28
Juneau City & Borough: 1,265
Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 376
Petersburg Borough: 141
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 81
Craig: 10
Metlakatla: 12
Other: 59
Sitka City & Borough: 323
Skagway: 20
Wrangell City & Borough: 31
Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 68

CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS

California*:

Confirmed Cases: 3,578,523
Deaths: 54,314
Vaccinated: 10,379,688

*Reported by the Los Angeles Times as of

1:35 PM (PST) on March 8, 2021.

Washington*:

Confirmed Cases: 325,053
Deaths: 5,041
Vaccinated: 1,865,640

*Reported by Washington State Department of Health as of 11:59 PM (PST) on March 5, 2021.

UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE

United States COVID-19 Cases:

Total Confirmed: 29,037,654*
Total Deaths: 525,673
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 1:25 PM AKDT on March 8, 2021.

SAFETY TIP

COVID-19 Vaccine Availability

Alaska’s vaccination distribution plan expanded to Phase 1c last week which includes those who are 55+ years old OR 16+ years old and are an essential worker, at high risk, live in a multi-generational home or in an unserved community that lacks sewer or water.

Those previously eligible (Phase 1a and 1b) can continue to get immunized against COVID-19. If you’re not sure it is your turn to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, go to www.covidvax.alaska.gov and take the eligibility quiz. If you're ready to get immunized, schedule an appointment online or call 907.646.3322 for assistance.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

Alaska Coronavirus Q&A: What’s Different About the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine? — Alaska dramatically broadened its vaccine eligibility last week. And the Food and Drug Administration recently issued an emergency use authorization for the first single-dose coronavirus vaccine, developed by the drug company Johnson & Johnson. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is Recovering From COVID-19 And Promoting Vaccinations — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has said he is feeling better after contracting the coronavirus last month. (Anchorage Daily News)
Here's How Close the US Is to A Possible Covid-19 Surge, Expert Warns — The coronavirus pandemic appears to be in decline, but the US is actually in the "eye of the hurricane" right now, according to a leading epidemiologist. (CNN Health)
CDC Says It's Safe for Vaccinated People To Do These Activities — The CDC has issued new guidance for vaccinated people, giving the green-light to resume some pre-pandemic activities and relax precautions that have been in place. (NPR)
Syria's Bashar Assad And His Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus — Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife, Asma, have tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, his office said Monday. (NPR)
House Poised to Pass Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill On Tuesday — House Democrats are expected to pass the final version of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Tuesday, thus delivering on Democrats' campaign promises and cementing a major legislative victory for the Biden administration. (NPR)

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.