COVID-19 in Indian Country
Valerie Tsosie, a dedicated mother whose work on the Navajo Nation brought her close to the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus, succumbed to COVID-19 on April 23, 2020.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing 2,528 cases within the system.
A Navajo Nation family is mourning the passing of two siblings who lost their lives within days of one another.
Valentina Blackhorse, a young and vibrant mother from the Navajo Nation, died on April 23, 2020.
Marcus Pino, Sr., a well-liked coach from the Navajo Nation, died on April 16, 2020. He was 42 years old.
Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that small tribal gaming enterprises under 500 employees can now apply for financial relief through the Payment Protection Program, a move welcomed by tribal leaders.
In an update on April 24, 2020, the Pueblo of Zuni confirmed an increase in COVID-19 cases within the tribe’s region of New Mexico.
The Hopi Tribe hosted a digital town hall on April 24, 2020, to discuss 39 COVID-19 positive cases at the local Indian Health Service facility in Arizona. Of those cases, more than 20 are Hopi citizens, KUYI Hopi Public Radio reported. Chairman Tim Nuvangyouma listed 9 communities in which the individuals live the station said. […]
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,540. There's been 58 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 2,322 COVID-19 positive cases within the system.
The Ute Tribe filed a third CARES Act lawsuit on April 23, 2020, as a federal judge weighs the fate of an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.
'We appreciate the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Administration for working with us to allow Indian gaming enterprises to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program.'
Following calls from Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration reversed course and made administrative changes to allow Tribal gaming operations to apply for and receive Paycheck Protection Program funding.
The next hearing in the CARES Act lawsuit takes place at 3pm Eastern on April 24, 2020.
Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that small tribal gaming enterprises under 500 employees can now apply for financial relief through the Payment Protection Program.
The Small Business Administration released revised regulatory guidelines that permit size-eligible small gaming entities to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program.
Native American Bank has supported applications for nearly $16 million in Paycheck Protection Program funding to alleviate the COVID-19 health and economic crisis in Indian Country.
The Small Business Administration published an interim final rule including a change to their guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program that would make most tribal gaming operations eligible.
The Small Business Administration on April 24, 2020, updated guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program, ensuring participation from small tribal gaming operations.
The Pueblo of Jemez has confirmed the first COVID-19 case within the tribal community in New Mexico.
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