COVID-19 in Indian Country
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,127 for the Navajo Nation as of April 17, 2020. There's been 44 coronavirus related deaths.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer called a recent ruling by the Department of Education a 'huge win' for Navajo students in New Mexico.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,042 for the Navajo Nation as of April 16, 2020. There's been 41 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer strongly oppose the federal government’s decision to make for-profit Alaska Native Corporations eligible for funding that is specifically allocated for federally-recognized tribes.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is updating his people on the coronavirus.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 921 for the Navajo Nation as of April 15, 2020. There have been 38 coronavirus related deaths.
The Navajo Nation Council partnered with St. Mary’s Food Bank to restart community food distribution on the reservation.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 838 for the Navajo Nation as of April 14, 2020.
The Navajo Police Department confirms two employees have tested positive to COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are hosting two COVID-19 town halls as they continue to self-quarantine.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 813 for the Navajo Nation as of April 13, 2020.
The Navajo Nation wrapped up an unprecedented 57-hour curfew on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Piestewa Peak Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is lending a helping hand to healthcare and other essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 698 for the Navajo Nation.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 597 for the Navajo Nation as of April 10, 2020.
'The Navajo people have endured many hardships and sacrifices throughout history, but we continue to stand strong with our faith, prayers, and teachings of our elders,' said President Jonathan Nez.
A special session of the 24th Navajo Nation Council will include action on new emergency legislation relating coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 558 for the Navajo Nation as of April 9, 2020.
Lawmakers continue to call on the Small Business Administration to issue updated guidance to allow small tribal gaming enterprises under 500 employees to apply for assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are self-quarantined due to being in close proximity with a first responder who later tested positive for COVID-19.
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