COVID-19 in Indian Country
The number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached a total of 128 for the Navajo Nation.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data.
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President Jonathan Nez reminded citizens to abide by a ban on mass gatherings on the largest reservation in the United States. A curfew is also being imposed.
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will extend the temporary closure of the Chumash Casino Resort, Hotel Corque, Root 246, Hadsten House, and Kitá tasting room for at least another 30 days.
Tohono O’odham Nation Health Care was notified of a positive test result for COVID-19 in a tribal member who lives in Tucson, Arizona.
Tribal governments have the option to request Public Assistance from FEMA as either a Recipient or Subrecipient
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer approved resolution CMA-11-20, appropriating $1.3 million for chapters to provide resources to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CARES Act contains $9.5 billion in assistance for agriculture producers who have been impacted by COVID-19 along with a $14 billion replenishment to the Commodity Credit Corporation.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes $8 billion stabilization fund set-aside for Tribes in response to COVID-19, as well as $100 million in funding for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
The Pokagon Gaming Authority has decided to extend the closure of all of its Four Winds Casino locations until further notice.
In anticipation of the funding package, President Nez and Vice President Lizer created the Navajo Economic Stimulus Team to proactively engage federal agencies slated to receive stimulus funding for distribution to Indian Country
Chair Grijalva: National Park Service Must Close Grand Canyon National Park Immediately, Interior Department Must Act to Prioritize Public Health.
Ak-Chin Community Council has declared a State of Emergency due to the growing public health threat posed by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
NCUIH has been laser focused on ensuring Tribes and urban Indian organizations are included in the response efforts for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) Management Board has taken action to extend the suspension of operations through April 23, 2020.
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt issued the following statement in response to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act provides critical relief for Indian Country to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Indian Health Service is leveraging its close partnerships with tribes, tribal and urban Indian organizations, and state and local public health authorities to coordinate a comprehensive public health response.
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