Navajo Nation reports 69 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Department of Health has reported 69 new cases of coronavirus on the Navajo Nation and four more known deaths.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez speaks on coronavirus outbreak on Navajo Nation
Arizona continues to be a hot spot for the COVID-19 and the Navajo Nation has been hit hard by the coronavirus, with more than 6,800 cases and over 300 deaths. President Jonathan Nez joined FOX 10 Arizona Morning to speak on the surge of cases on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation resumes weekend lockdowns as Arizona coronavirus cases rise
Tribal President Jonathan Nez made the announcement Tuesday in a virtual town hall. He cited Arizona, which hit an alarmingly high new daily number of cases with nearly 2,400 — almost double the previous record, in urging people to stay home. Businesses will be closed during the weekend lockdown.
Navajo residents urged to stay the course, keep COVID-19 curve flat
As Arizona begins to garner national attention for its spike in COVID-19 cases, Navajo Nation residents are being urged to keep their guard up to avoid further spread.
Navajo Nation hard hit by coronavirus hopes curve may soon flatten to ease lockdown
The hard-hit Navajo Nation, which has recorded more than 4,800 positive coronavirus cases and at least 158 deaths, remains on lockdown until at least June 7.
Woman fundraising to get Navajo Nation hand washing stations to battle COVID-19
The Navajo Nation has been one of the hardest hit areas in the country with the coronavirus, but one valley woman is doing what she can to make conditions a little safer.
More food donated to Navajo Nation amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona received a big shipment on Friday, in the form of thousands of pounds of food from St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix.
Navajo Nation casinos remain closed amid COVID-19 pandemic
The tribe has three casinos in New Mexico near Farmington, Shiprock and Gallup, and one in Arizona east of Flagstaff. They have been closed since mid-March and will remain shuttered until at least June 7
Navajo Nation, with highest COVID-19 infection rate in US, receives crucial resources
The Navajo Nation, hit hardest by COVID-19, is receiving crucial resources for its residents. They've received federal funding, food donations and more.
Mesa restaurant sending supplies to Navajo Nation amid COVID-19
It's a long drive -- six hours -- up to these small towns on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation president speaks on coronavirus outbreak
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez speaks on the state of the coronavirus outbreak on the reservation, which has more cases per capita than any other state. As of May 19, there are 4,153 cases and 144 deaths in the Navajo Nation.
Mesa restaurant sending supplies to Navajo Nation amid COVID-19
The Navajo Nation now has more COVID-19 infections per capita than New York. With so many Navajo families in need, Mesa restaurant Republica Empanada is sending supplies to the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation reports highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rate in US
While New York City has the largest number of confirmed cases, the Navajo Nation holds a higher positive test rate per capita.
Navajo Nation reports 69 more cases; death toll rises by 2
The Navajo Nation has been hit hard from the outbreak and tribal officials said the latest figures raised the tribe's total number of cases to 4,071 with 142 deaths.
Arizona reports 233 new coronavirus cases, 6 more known deaths
Arizona health officials are reporting six more known deaths from the coronavirus outbreak with 233 new cases of COVID-19.
Phoenix Indian Center donates 3 semi-trucks worth of supplies to Navajo Nation before weekend curfew
The Phoenix Indian Center donated three semi-trucks' worth of supplies to hundreds of families in several communities on the Navajo Nation.
Repaying historical favor, Irish people worldwide helping with Navajo Nation's fight against COVID-19
The Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, and donations to help the tribe are pouring in, including from what may seem like an unlikely place: Ireland and Irish people all around the world.
Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite virus concerns
Tourists appeared ready to roam Grand Canyon National Park again after it partially reopened Friday.
Arizona county leads in COVID-19-cases on Navajo Nation
Arizona’s Apache County has now surpassed neighboring McKinley County in New Mexico as having the most COIVD-19 cases on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation leaders urge NPS to keep Grand Canyon closed
Navajo Nation leaders are urging National Park Service officials to keep the Grand Canyon closed.