COVID-19 in Indian Country
Every major inter-tribal organization, representing all regions of Indian Country in the lower 48, has joined an unprecedented letter calling on the Trump administration to ensure an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund benefits tribal governments as intended by Congress.

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.

The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing 1,212 COVID-19 cases within the system.

Please join Indianz.Com for a live interview with Pam Palmater and Bryan Newland as they discuss coronavirus efforts in Native communities.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the Trump administration to prevent Alaska Native corporations from receiving a share of the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.

In an effort to meet the most critical needs of the 20 Pueblo Nations during the COVID-19 crisis, the All Pueblo Council of Governors and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center have established a Pueblo Relief Fund.

The Omaha Tribe criticized Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts for allegedly withdrawing an offer to provide financial support and medical resources during the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Alaska Native corporation executives are standing by Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is updating his people on the coronavirus.

Native Americans represent 6.7 percent of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, the second highest percentage in the state.

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.

By law, the Small Business Administration will not be able to issue new coronavirus related loan approvals once the programs experience a lapse in appropriations.