COVID-19 in Indian Country
https://www.facebook.com/TheYurokTribe/photos/p.3013834855353627/3013834855353627/?type=1&theater Yurok Tribe Implements Closure on Tribal Lands March 23, 2020 Effective immediately, all Yurok Tribal lands, parks, preserves, beaches and boat launches, including all camping and overnight stays, are closed to NON-residents. By eliminating additional visitors, we are limiting the exposure to our Tribal members and community. This decision has been made due to […]
Some updates from Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer https://www.facebook.com/NezLizer2018/posts/2457300851202110 ### https://www.facebook.com/NezLizer2018/photos/a.1845200979078770/2457314144534114/?type=3&theater ### https://www.facebook.com/NezLizer2018/posts/2457397891192406
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 23, 2020 Tribe’s emergency plan in line with Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich. —Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order directing all Michigan businesses and operations to suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or […]
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2020 Three new positive COVID-19 cases reported among Navajo people WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area IHS that the number of positive tests […]
UPDATE: THE PRESS CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE LIVE-STREAMED IN ORDER FOR THE NAVAJO NATION TO LIMIT PERSON-TO-PERSON CONTACT AMONG STAFF. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2020 Media Advisory: Press conference for COVID-19 coronavirus updates WINDOW ROCK – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer and health care experts will host a press conference […]
STAY HOME, STAY SAFE, SAVE LIVES 03.22.20 Navajo Police are out in the communities cautioning the public and urging them to stay home, stay safe, and save lives! Thank you to everyone for your encouraging words and prayers as we fight to protect our people from COVID-19. We will continue to get the word out […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 ***Public Service Announcement*** Update from NHA regarding COVID-19 Yá’át’ééh. This is a public service announcement from the Navajo Housing Authority regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). There is a continuing and growing concern over the COVID-19 global pandemic outbreak. The health and welfare of our Navajo Housing Authority (NHA) employees and […]
The Klamath Tribes announced a closure of the “majority” of its offices and the suspension of “non-essential services” from March 23-31, 2020. “Due to the dangers of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and to reduce the exposure risk to employees, Tribal Members and the community at-large, The Klamath Tribes is closing the majority of the Tribal offices and […]
How does the Indian Health Service test patients for the coronavirus? It’s a question on the minds of many in Indian Country. Efforts by the Navajo Area of the IHS offer some guidance. According to Dr. Loretta Christensen, the Chief Medical Officer for the region, the IHS has been utilizing “commercial labs” to conduct testing. […]
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez offers a Navajo language and an English language update on coronavirus efforts on the largest reservation in the United States. The Navajo language term for COVID-19 is “Dikos Ntsaaígíí-19” which can be translated in a few ways, including “cough that kills,” a sign of the potentially dangerous nature of the […]
MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN LADD EDMO OF THE FORT HALL BUSINESS COUNCIL March 22, 2020 As the Chairman of the Fort Hall Business Council, I am addressing the tribal membership directly to ensure you all that the Tribal Government is taking the necessary measures regarding the COVID-19. We are entering into challenging and difficult times. This […]
The number of #Coronavirus cases on the Navajo Nation continues to grow by the day. The embedded map helps visualize the reach of the disease on the reservation, which is the largest in the United States. According to Navajo leaders, the #COVID19 patients come from four particular Indian Health Service units on the reservation. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2020 Total confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 26 as Navajo Nation’s “Stay at Home Order” goes into effect WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. —Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area Indian Health Service on Saturday, that the number of positive tests […]
For Immediate Release March 21, 2020 Northern Arapaho member tests positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Woman is in stable condition and receiving medical treatment The Northern Arapaho Business Council (NABC) confirms a woman in her 70s from the Ethete area has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. This is the first documented case […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 President Nez and Vice President Lizer sign $4 million appropriation to help fight the spread of COVID-19 WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Friday, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer took quick action to sign Resolution CMA-06-20, approving a $4 million appropriation that will be directed to the […]
Joseph L. James-Yurok Tribe Chairman, Address to Membership, employees and community regarding the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Chairman James declared a state of Emergency on March 13, 2020. The Yurok Tribe has since then established a Pandemic Task Force to work together and respond appropriately to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. https://www.facebook.com/TheYurokTribe/videos/212163773369812/ https://www.facebook.com/TheYurokTribe/photos/rpp.140327912704350/3759983360738769/?type=3&theater
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 Navajo Nation issues “Stay at Home Order” for all residents of the Navajo Nation to fight the spread of COVID-19 WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Friday, the Navajo Nation Health Command Operations Center issued a Public Health Emergency “Stay at Home Order” requiring all residents of the Navajo Nation to […]
Note: Seneca Nation President Rickey L. Armstrong Sr. has been updating his people on the tribe’s #Coronavirus response. On March 19, 2020, he said a tribal health employee, a non-citizen who lives off Seneca lands, tested #COVID19 positive. President Armstrong’s update for 3/20/20 regarding many important issues facing the Seneca Nation’s health system, workforce, and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 Extension of Closure at Gun Lake Casino for the Health and Safety of Guests and Team Members. Team Members to continue receiving full compensation. (Wayland, Mich.) – To protect the wellbeing of all Gun Lake Casino guests and team members, the voluntary short-term closure, originally scheduled to end on March […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 Ongoing Interference by Senator Dianne Feinstein in the Tribe’s membership and Governance now Threatens Economy and Health of Tribal Members in Wake of Pandemic La Grange, CA— The California Valley Miwok Tribe’s Chairwoman Silvia Burley issued a statement today on the devastating impacts her Tribe is facing with COVID-19, […]
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