Native America Calling: The Delta variant, COVID-19 booster vaccines and reinstating safety measures

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Native America Calling: The Delta variant, COVID-19 booster vaccines and reinstating safety measures

Thursday, September 9, 2021

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In a state with a vaccination rate of just 44 percent, the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma reports a tribal employee rate of more than 70 percent.

More than 90 percent of eligible tribal members in Virginia have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Cherokee Nation continues to support schools & students, donating 8,000 masks made in our PPE facility in Stilwell this week to Dahlonegah School’s 170 students. The masks will help prevent students from spreading the virus at school & then taking it home & into the community. pic.twitter.com/gbO2pbe4c8
— Cherokee Nation (@CherokeeNation) September 1, 2021

In states with low vaccination rates and high COVID-19 resurgence numbers, many tribes are far outpacing their non-tribal neighbors and adhering to safety guidelines.

Native America Calling will hear from health experts and tribal leaders about the messages that are connecting with tribal citizens.