Phoenix Indian Center collecting donations for Navajo Nation

The Phoenix Indian Center is collecting donations for the Navajo Nation until May 15, which has been hit especially hard by COVID-19.

Navajo Nation reports 119 new coronavirus cases

The Navajo Nation’s health department is reporting 119 new cases of COVID-19 and a total of 96 deaths.

New Mexico governor extends Navajo Nation gateway lockdown

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she will extend the lockdown on a western New Mexico city to help stop the spread of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation.

Arizona Air National Guard holding flyover across Navajo Nation for COVID-19 frontline workers

The Arizona Air National Guard is conducting a flyover on May 7 over the Navajo Nation and other communities in northern Arizona in appreciation for those on the frontlines against COVID-19.

Navajo Nation leader urges unity after Page mayor’s alcoholism comment

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez called on elected officials in reservation border towns to work with the tribe to combat the coronavirus after one mayor made a comment he said was insensitive.

Navajo Nation has 2,292 coronavirus cases, 73 known deaths

The Navajo Nation has made a new agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

Navajo death row inmate loses appeal to probe racial bias

The only Native American on federal death row lost a bid Thursday to look into potential racial bias in his case.

FEMA crew responding to COVID-19 crisis on the Navajo Nation

The COVID-19 outbreak in the Navajo Nation is just behind New York and New Jersey, and officials with FEMA have sent a team in to help the Native American nation respond to the crisis.

Family mourns Navajo Nation woman who died 5 days after COVID-19 diagnosis

A grandmother and member of the Navajo Nation is being mourned after she passed away from COVID-19 while being hospitalized in Phoenix.

Navajo Nation now has 1,282 coronavirus cases and 49 deaths

The Navajo Nation is extending the closure of the tribal government until mid-May because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Navajo Nation sues Federal government over COVID-19 funding

Officials with the Navajo Nation announced a lawsuit against the Federal government over what the way COVID-19 funding for tribal governments is being handled.

21 new coronavirus deaths reported in Arizona; toll now 208

Arizona health officials reported 21 additional coronavirus deaths, the most in a single day since the first death was reported on March 17.

Tribes sue over distribution of coronavirus relief funding

Several Native American tribes sued the federal government Friday, seeking to keep any of the $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes kept out of the hands of for-profit Alaska Native corporations.

Arizona coronavirus cases surpass 5,000; 187 known deaths

Positive coronavirus tests in Arizona have now surpassed 5,000 with 187 known deaths, state health officials said Monday.

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez speaks on coronavirus outbreak
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In an effort to try to contain the coronavirus, the Navajo Nation implemented a 57-hour curfew over the weekend. President Jonathan Nez joined FOX 10 Arizona Morning to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak that has claimed the lives of 44 people.