COVID-19 in Indian Country
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,873 as of April 28, 2020. There's been 60 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 the many organizations and individuals who have donated masks to the Navajo Nation, which are being distributed to elders, high-risk, and others.

In an update on April 28, 2020, Seneca Nation President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. announced 'sad news' to his people: the first COVID-19 death of a community member.

The Trump administration cannot distribute coronavirus relief funds meant for Indian tribal governments to for-profit Alaska Native Corporations because they are not Indian Tribes and do not have recognized governing bodies under federal law.

'The Navajo Nation will continue to ensure that its legal resources are in the best position to challenge the distribution of CARES Act funding to Alaska Native Corporations,' said Speaker Seth Damon of the Navajo Nation Council.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,769 as of April 27, 2020. There's been 59 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

'Federally recognized tribal governments, across the United States including in Alaska, work daily to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr said in connection with an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund.

'Federally-recognized tribes stood together to oppose the actions of the Department of the Treasury in another attempt to undermine the first citizens of this country, but our voices were heard and Indigenous people prevailed today!' said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

A federal judge has issued a decision in the closely-watched CARES Act lawsuit, barring the Trump administration from disbursing an $8 billion coronavirus relief fund to for-profit corporations.

Krystal Cedeno and Wilma Noah discuss How to Manage my Stash of Cash: Managing Your Account in the latest episode of the Native Learning Center's Hoporenkv Podcast.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has decided to extend the closure of San Manuel Casino at least through May 31, 2020.

Three Indian nations whose businesses were excluded from the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program filed suit against the Trump administration on April 23, 2020.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,716 as of April 26, 2020. There's been 59 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

Show us how the State of South Dakota owns any land or interest on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reservation and I will show you how the state has violated their compact with the United States.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,637 as of April 25, 2020. There's been 59 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.

During a broadcast on April 24, 2020, PBS NewsHour paid tribute to Karen Ketcher, a citizen and employee of the Cherokee Nation who succumbed to COVID-19.

Valerie Tsosie, a dedicated mother whose work on the Navajo Nation brought her close to the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus, succumbed to COVID-19 on April 23, 2020.

A Navajo Nation family is mourning the passing of two siblings who lost their lives within days of one another.

Valentina Blackhorse, a young and vibrant mother from the Navajo Nation, died on April 23, 2020.

Marcus Pino, Sr., a well-liked coach from the Navajo Nation, died on April 16, 2020. He was 42 years old.