COVID-19 in Indian Country
'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 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.
Rep. Greg Stanton urged President Donald Trump to take immediate action to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency local cost share to help the Navajo Nation fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
In an update on April 24, 2020, the Pueblo of Zuni confirmed an increase in COVID-19 cases within the tribe’s region of New Mexico.
The Pueblo of Jemez has confirmed the first COVID-19 case within the tribal community in New Mexico.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 1,360. There have been 52 coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2020 76 new cases and one more death related to COVID-19 reported WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Department of Health in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 and a total […]
The Navajo Nation has joined 10 other tribes in a lawsuit against the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, regarding $8 billion in federal COVID-19 funding.
The Navajo Nation is extending the closure of government until May 17, 2020, to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on the largest reservation in the United States.
In an update on April 21, 2020, the Pueblo of Zuni confirmed an increase in COVID-19 cases within the tribe's region of New Mexico.
The total number of positive #COVID19 cases for the Navajo Nation is 1,206 as of April 21, 2020. There have been 48 #Coronavirus related deaths on the largest reservation in the United States.
In another major development, five more tribes have joined the CARES Act lawsuit in order to ensure the $8 billion coronavirus relief fund goes to governments in Indian Country.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer congratulate Michael Weahkee on being confirmed to serve as the director of Indian Health Service.
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