COVID-19 in Indian Country
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer congratulate Michael Weahkee on being confirmed to serve as the director of Indian Health Service.

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.

COVID-19 is hitting New Mexico's tribal communities hard, and accurate information is more important than ever.

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.

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.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is scheduled to participate in a live-streamed roundtable with tribal leaders to discuss the Federal Coronavirus Response in Indian Country.

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.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer commend the state of New Mexico and St. Mary’s Food Bank for coordinating the donation of essential food items to Navajo communities to help families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

At least seven employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education have tested positive for COVID-19. There have been at least 2 employee deaths.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer commend the Gallup City Council’s vote to temporarily stop alcohol sales at convenience stores.

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.