COVID-19 in Indian Country
Rep. Greg Stanton urged President Donald Trump to take immediate action to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency local cost share to help the Navajo Nation fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus outbreaks on tribal lands are largely ignored by the federal government, mainstream media, and case tracking web sites.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,716 as of April 26, 2020. There's been 59 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,637 as of April 25, 2020. There's been 59 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
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.
Valentina Blackhorse, a young and vibrant mother from the Navajo Nation, died on April 23, 2020.
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.
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 total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,360. There have been 52 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2020 76 new cases and one more death related to COVID-19 reported WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Department of Health in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 and a total […]
The Navajo Nation has joined 10 other tribes in a lawsuit against the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, regarding $8 billion in federal COVID-19 funding.
The Navajo Nation is extending the closure of government until May 17, 2020, to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of positive #COVID19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 1,206 as of April 21, 2020. There have been 48 #Coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are updating their people on coronavirus efforts on the largest reservation in the United States.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are presenting the State of the Navajo Nation Address.
Speaker Seth Damon of the Navajo Nation Council issued an open letter to spiritual leaders, asking for their help in sharing COVID-19 prevention messages.
The Navajo Nation Council canceled its spring session in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,197 for the Navajo Nation. There's been 44 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
As COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to grow on the Navajo Nation, the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund is building momentum to address a food and water crisis.
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