COVID-19 in Indian Country
Rep. Markwayne MullIn (R-Oklahoma), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, offers information about small business resources.
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, released a statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Co-Chairs of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Deb Haaland (NM-01) and Sharice Davids (K-03) led a Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus letter to the Coordinator of the White House’s Coronavirus Response Task Force.
On the House agenda: Senate Amendment to H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Join Pollen Nation Magazine for a series of comprehensive articles on COVID-19 and Indian Country.
South Dakota Mines Prints 3D Masks for Local Healthcare Providers to Address Coronavirus Outbreak RAPID CITY, SD (March 27, 2020) — In an effort to help local healthcare providers overcome a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is 3D printing masks for […]
On March 26, 2020, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation confirmed the tribe’s first COVID-19 case — which resulted in the death of a non-tribal citizen on the reservation in Arizona. According to a press release, the 46-year-old man had “underlying health conditions. He died “prior to the release of the test result,” the tribe said. […]
News Release March 26, 2020 Photos of the Whole of Government COVID-19 Response WASHINGTON – The federal government continues to take aggressive and proactive steps to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, moving supplies to medical hot spots every day. “My current focus has been and will continue to be to make sure we […]
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2020 New cases of COVID-19 reaches 71 for Navajo Nation WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Thursday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in coordination […]
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, reflecting the data reported as of 7pm Eastern on March 25, 2020. According to the data, a total of 2,156 patients in the IHS system have been tested for the coronavirus. Of those, 83 people have tested positive for COVID-19. A large number of tests […]
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe announced the first confirmed COVID-19 positive case on the reservation in South Dakota. “The person is an adult, resides in Todd County, the entire family is in quarantine, and isolated at home,” a post on social media read. Rosebud Sioux Tribe: https://www.rosebudsiouxtribe-nsn.gov/rst-coronavirus-information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2020 Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Extends Temporary Closure Based on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of public health, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos (Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort & Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River) have extended their temporary closure period for an additional two weeks. The decision comes from the company’s […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): FEMA Assistance for Tribal Governments Release date: March 26, 2020 Release Number: FACT SHEET Based on the President’s nationwide emergency declaration for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on March 13, 2020, tribal governments have the option to request Public Assistance from FEMA as either a Recipient or Subrecipient. This fact sheet provides additional […]
With number of positive COVID-19 cases rising in tribal communities, Indian Country will finally see billions of dollars in relief from a major coronavirus package almost over the finish line on Capitol Hill. https://www.indianz.com/News/2020/03/26/coronavirus-relief-coming-to-indian-coun.asp
In a video message on March 25, 2020, Governor Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community updated the tribe on coronavirus efforts. He said no new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed on the reservation in Arizona, following the first two that emerged earlier this week. Dr. Anthony Santiago, interim chief executive officer and chief […]
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2020 New cases of COVID-19 increases by 20 among Navajo people WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Wednesday evening, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area IHS […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2020 McSally Secures Billions in Financial Relief for Tribes Amid Coronavirus Pandemic U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced today that she successfully secured strong federal assistance for Arizona tribes and native communities across the country – including $8 billion in emergency funding – as part of the latest coronavirus relief package. After two […]
Cherokee Nation Health Services reports first case of COVID-19 March 24, 2020 TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation and Cherokee Nation Health Services have reported the tribe’s first positive case of novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The male patient is a Cherokee Nation citizen from Adair County in his 40s. Positive test results were confirmed […]
A March 25, 2020, video message from Chairman Ladd Edmo of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. “As of today, there are no confirmed cases of tribal members having contracted the COVID-19 disease,” Edmo said. The tribe has rescheduled its primary election in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Idaho, Edmo said. “The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes […]
A March 25, 2020, video message from President Rodney Bordeaux of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Bordeaux declared a COVID-19 emergency on the reservation earlier this month in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus in South Dakota. “We are not invincible so if you can, stay at home,” Bordeaux said.
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