COVID-19 in Indian Country
The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services reports that 54.1 percent of eligible community members under tribal jurisdiction are not protected from COVID-19.
“COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of Tribal life and touched nearly every family in our community,” said Chairman Jordan Dresser.
The White House hosts a COVID-19 press briefing on August 5, 2021.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 31,529 as of August 5, 2021. Reports indicate 29,954 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 208,785 COVID-19 cases through August 3, 2021.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 31,486 as of August 4, 2021. Reports indicate 29,947 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
“Safety is the number one priority of the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Clubs and we are doing everything possible to keep children and our staff protected from the COVID-19 virus,” said Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Jessica Jock.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 1,493,519 COVID-19 vaccines administered as of August 2, 2021.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 207,170 COVID-19 cases through July 31, 2021.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 31,449 as of August 3, 2021. Reports indicate 29,937 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
“This technical fix will be critical to expanding health care infrastructure for Native communities who have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said CEO Francys Crevier of the National Council of Urban Indian Health.
“Tribal communities face grave and unjust disparities in access to many kinds of infrastructure, but the disparities in access to health care and health infrastructure are especially stark,” said Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California).
Please join Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer for another COVID-19 response town hall.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 31,421 as of August 2, 2021. Reports indicate 29,925 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services reports a vaccination rate of 45.6% for eligible residents ages 12-years or older.
“Across the country, the large majority of new infections and deaths involve people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
“The Delta variant is spreading quickly in many states, so please be safe and take precautions,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 31,377 as of July 30, 2021. Reports indicate 29,882 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 1,480,654 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered as of July 26, 2021.
The Indian Health Service is announcing Dr. Loretta Christensen, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, as the new chief medical officer.
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