COVID-19 in Indian Country
Ohkay Owingeh is reporting promising developments in the fight against the coronavirus in northern New Mexico.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar congratulated Michael Weahkee for being confirmed as the new director of the Indian Health Service.
In an update on April 21, 2020, the Pueblo of Zuni confirmed an increase in COVID-19 cases within the tribe's region of New Mexico.
The total number of positive #COVID19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 1,206 as of April 21, 2020. There have been 48 #Coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyoming) issued a statement in connection with the COVID-19 deaths of four citizens from the Northern Arapaho Tribe.
Four Fremont County residents, all previously identified as laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, have died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
In another major development, five more tribes have joined the CARES Act lawsuit in order to ensure the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund goes to governments 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.
The Senate unanimously approved the nomination of Michael Weahkee as Director of the Indian Health Service.
Nearly every major inter-tribal organization in the United States is seeking to share their views in the CARES Act lawsuit that's headed for a major showdown in federal court.
It is with great sadness that the Northern Arapaho Business Council announces the deaths of four Tribal members due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) and Sen. Tom Udall (D-New Mexico) announced the Tribal COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Cost Share Relief Act.
For Immediate Release April 21, 2020 Luján Announces “Community Champions” Initiative to Showcase New Mexicans Serving Their Communities Nambé, N.M. – Today, Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced the “Community Champions” initiative to showcase New Mexicans who are bravely serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing public health […]
Koniag is committing $50,000 to support in-region needs, particularly food security, related to COVID-19.
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.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,321 for the Navajo Nation. There's been 45 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
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