COVID-19 in Indian Country
The Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 10 new COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation and one more death.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation is 9,547 as of August 23, 2020. The tribe has confirmed more than 7,000 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer are requesting the support of the Navajo people for Legislation No. 0209-20, which will provide $177 million of the tribe's remaining CARES Act funding.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation is 9,545 as of August 22, 2020. The tribe has confirmed about 7,000 coronavirus recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation is 9,531 as of August 21, 2020. The tribe has confirmed about 7,000 recoveries on the largest reservation in the United States.
Closure of the four Navajo Nation casinos since March placed an extreme financial burden on operations forcing temporary layoffs of approximately 90 percent of the team members.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation is 9,519 as of August 20, 2020. Nearly 7,000 have recovered from the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation is 9,500 as of August 19, 2020. Nearly 7,000 have recovered from the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
No new COVID-19 cases have been detected at Kewa Pueblo in New Mexico, according to the tribe's health corporation.
The 10th annual Running for a Stronger and Healthier Navajo Nation event will be a virtual run, beginning on September 7 to November 14, and themed as Rise to Resilience, Rise to Strength and Rise to Beauty.
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) led a bicameral group of lawmakers in calling out the Federal Communications Commission for shortchanging Tribes on the Tribal broadband application deadline.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation is 9,486 as of August 18, 2020. Nearly 7,000 have recovered from the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
'We are a small community and every death hurts,' said President Gabe Aguilar. 'Our prayers are with the family.'
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer approved over $475 million in CARES Act projects to help the Navajo people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases is 9,469 and negative tests total 74,699 as of August 17, 2020. Nearly 7,000 have recovered from the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise's four gaming operations continue to be closed at least through August 31, 2020.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases is 9,447 and negative tests total 74,260 as of August 16, 2020. More than 6,900 have recovered from the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases is 9,423 and negative tests total 73,994 as of August 15, 2020. Nearly 7,000 have recovered from the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases is 9,412 and negative tests total 73,735 as of August 14, 2020. More than 6,900 have recovered from the coronavirus on the largest reservation in the United States.
Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) discussed the impact of emergency small business loans and the Paycheck Protection Program on Community Development Financial Institutions in New Mexico during a virtual forum.
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