COVID-19 in Indian Country
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 Pueblo of Zuni confirmed a rise in COVID-19 cases in the tribe's region of New Mexico.
The Navajo Nation wrapped up an unprecedented 57-hour curfew on the largest reservation in the United States.
Data released by the Indian Health Service over the last two weeks shows two regions of Indian Country being hit hard by the coronavirus.
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.
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.
The top leaders on the Navajo Nation are in self-isolation after coming in contact with tribal first responder who has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 488 for the Navajo Nation as of April 7, 2020.
The leaders of the two largest tribes in the United States participated in an unprecedented conversation with Indianz.Com on April 8, 2020.
During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Navajo Division of Transportation is utilizing a limited number of essential staff to continue specific projects and road maintenance.
In response to the escalating health crisis facing Diné and Hopi communities, the Navajo and Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund has mobilized volunteer emergency food and water distribution throughout the region.
The Navajo Nation Council applauds the police department in Page, Arizona, for making an arrest in a threatening social media post incident against the Navajo people.
Kevin Abourezk will be going live with Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. of the Cherokee Nation and President Jonathan Nez of the Navajo Nation.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 426 for the Navajo Nation as of April 7, 2020.
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