COVID-19 in Indian Country
“Including advance appropriations for Indian health in the omnibus is a historic moment for Indian Country over a decade in the making,” said William Smith, Chairman of the National Indian Health Board.
"Today is a historic day for the Indian Health Service," said Director Roselyn Tso.
President Biden receives his updated COVID-19 vaccine and delivers remarks on the ongoing fight against the coronavirus on October 25, 2022.
New Indian Health Service Director Roselyn Tso will begin touring several sites across Indian Country to gain a better perspective on national and regional issues affecting the tribal members served by the Indian health system.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported 18 new COVID-19 cases between August 22-28, 2022. Of eleven active cases, four are children under the age of 12.
“COVID-19 cases have increased across the country and when that occurs, we tend to see an increase here on the Navajo Nation,” said President Jonathan Nez.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 52,780 as of March 17, 2022. Reports indicate 51,007 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The bill includes $73.4 million for urban Indian health and $6.6 billion for the Indian Health Service.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 52,654 as of March 7, 2022. Reports indicate 50,725 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 40,659 as of December 16, 2021. Reports indicate 38,623 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Department of the Treasury has revised its guidance for CARES Act funds that were provided to tribal governments.
In response to rising COVID-19 case numbers, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe urges caution so families can stay safe during the holiday season.
So far, the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been detected in 25 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 40,254 as of December 8, 2021. Reports indicate 37,982 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The White House holds a press call on December 1, 2021, to discuss efforts to protect Americans against the Delta and Omicron variants.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe reported no new cases of COVID-19, leaving 10 active cases as of November 17, 2021.
“Code Red is a window into the post-Covid world from an Indigenous perspective, conveying hope and the need for inclusion, understanding and optimism,” says Vince Fontaine.
It is with great sadness that the Pueblo of Laguna announces the death of another community member to COVID-19.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 34,670 as of October 14, 2021. Reports indicate 32,761 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 34,458 as of October 11, 2021. Reports indicate 32,667 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
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