COVID-19 in Indian Country
Legislation to lay the groundwork for the Navajo Nation’s expenditure of more than $600 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding was introduced in the Navajo Nation Council.

'On this Mother’s Day, we are all asked to stay home and to follow the CDC’s guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. We still recognize and honor our mothers for their strength during this critical time.'

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,973 as of May 9, 2020. There's been 98 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 2,876 as of May 8, 2020. There's been 96 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer along with other officials will discuss the CARES Act funding and plans to use the funds for the greatest benefit of the Navajo people.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,757 as of May 7, 2020. There's been 88 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 2,654 as of May 6, 2020. There have been 85 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

The Navajo Nation Office of the Controller notified the Office of the Speaker that the Navajo Nation has received $600 million in federal CARES Act funding for coronavirus relief efforts.

The Navajo Nation stands to receive over $600 million from an $8 billion tribal set aside from the Coronavirus Relief Fund established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,559 as of May 5, 2020. There have been 79 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

The Department of the Treasury notified the Office of the Speaker that $600 million has been authorized for the Navajo Nation from the first distribution of CARES Act relief funding.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is updating his people on coronavirus relief efforts on the largest reservation in the United States.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,474 as of May 4, 2020. There have been 73 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the U.S.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,292 as of May 2, 2020. There have been 73 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 2,307 as of May 2, 2020. There's been 73 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency-related veto-override legislation items were advanced to the Navajo Nation Council by the 24-member Naabik’íyáti’ Committee.

Speaker Seth Damon issued a cancellation of the special session of the 24th Navajo Nation Council that was to be held May 1, 2020, so that all Legislative Branch buildings could be disinfected and sanitized.

Two sisters from the Navajo Nation who dedicated their lives to their people died of COVID-19.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,141 as of April 30, 2020. There's been 71 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer extend their appreciation to all of the Congressional members who have called on on the Department of the Treasury to immediately release $8 billion in CARES Act funding to tribes.