COVID-19 in Indian Country
The Trump administration official who oversees the department with the most trust and treaty responsibilities has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Pueblo of Laguna continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases on the reservation in New Mexico, with elders among the most affected.
The Yurok Office of Emergency Services has received confirmation of the third COVID-19 case on the Yurok Reservation in northern California.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 14,612 as of November 21, 2020. Reports indicate 8,055 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is reporting thirteen new cases of COVID-19, making twenty active cases under the tribe’s jurisdiction.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 88,765 COVID-19 cases as of November 16, 2020.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 13,596 as of November 16, 2020. Reports indicate 7,986 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Yurok Office of Emergency Services and Humboldt County health representatives are currently collaborating on the implementation of a comprehensive contact tracing investigation, following the confirmation of the first two COVID-19 cases on the Yurok Reservation
“With nearly 900 new cases of COVID-19 reported on the Navajo Nation in the last week and with surging cases across the country, we have to implement these public health measures to protect our Navajo people and reduce the spread of this virus," said President Jonathan Nez.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 13,069 as of November 13, 2020. Reports indicate 7,910 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 11,386 as of October 27, 2020. Reports indicate 7,504 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Sen. Martha McSally (R-Arizona) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) are urging the Trump administration to give tribes more time to use the coronavirus relief fund.
The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus data, showing 62,235 COVID-19 cases as of October 19, 2020.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic supports practicing social distancing during the upcoming holidays, including Halloween.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) announced he tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, on October 2, 2020.
In a post on social media at 12:54am Eastern on October 2, 2020, President Donald Trump announced he tested positive for COVID-19.
Rep. Greg Stanton continues to push for COVID-related relief for the Navajo Nation, speaking in favor of the FEMA Assistance Relief Act, legislation he’s co-sponsored to increase the federal cost share of FEMA public assistance funding for COVID-related declarations.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are pleased to announce that the Navajo Nation Business and Artisans Economic Relief Grant Program will begin accepting applications.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College announced the graduation of 27 students who successfully completed program requirements in the Law Enforcement Skills Training Program during Summer Session 2020.
'I strongly believe that the health and well-being of all of our Navajo people is always the top priority,' says President Jonathan Nez.
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