“Let’s Talk Native…” #409, 3/14/20; COVID 1492! The Coronavirus is named after its crown-shaped appearance. This plague is named after its cause; the Crowns of Europe! #np https://t.co/IYtEF79tsm — John Kane (@letstalknative) March 15, 2020

The UmonHon Nation Public School (Omaha Tribe in Macy, Nebraska) extended its winter break for three extra days from March 16-18.

A statement from Independent presidential Candidate Mark Charles, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, on March 14, 2020: “…I encourage everyone to not overlook the danger this virus presents to our more vulnerable populations; especially elders, people who are house-less and those with compromised immune and respiratory systems. And while I encourage you to practice […]

Press briefing March 15, 2020

This is the latest update from the IHS, from March 13, 2020: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/announcements/2020-announcements/covid-19-update-as-of-march-13-2020/ A prior update from the IHS was posted on February 24, 2020, and then updated on March 3, 2020: https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/announcements/2020-announcements/coronavirus-disease-2019/

Aliyah Chavez from Indian Country Today is keeping track of closures and updates on Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G7qv_Eqfsxa1pIWuhC1iv-SkyhewxFmiVfRh09rGrGk/edit To suggest additions to this list: Tweet @aliyahjchavez or email achavez@indiancountrytoday.com

Welcome to COVID-19 in Indian Country, your source for coronavirus updates affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. Important Links: Indian Country Today Updates https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G7qv_Eqfsxa1pIWuhC1iv-SkyhewxFmiVfRh09rGrGk/edit National Council of Urban Indian Health Coronavirus https://www.ncuih.org/Coronavirus National Congress of American Indians Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Indian Country http://www.ncai.org/initiatives/partnerships-initiatives/resources-for-indian-country-coronavirus Bureau of Indian Affairs Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak https://www.bia.gov/covid-19 Indian Health […]