Weekend curfew in effect for Navajo Nation due to ongoing spread of COVID-19

Residents on the Navajo Nation will have to stay at home this weekend as a result of a 57-hour curfew that is being instituted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

57-hour curfew planned for Navajo Nation as COVID-19 pandemic worsens there
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As more and more people are falling ill to COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation, a weekend curfew has been planned for the community. FOX 10's John Hook speaks with Dr. Matt Sutton, Director of Ambulatory Services at Winslow Indian Health Care Center.

Arizona lowers federal ventilator request as supply dwindles

With little hope of getting the 5,000 ventilators it requested from the dwindling national stockpile, Arizona has revised its request down to fewer than the 500 it expects to need soon to treat coronavirus patients, the state's health director said.

Arizona unemployment agency inundated with layoff claims amid COVID-19 pandemic

A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.

Flagstaff Medical Center coping with rising number of COVID-19 cases in Northern Arizona

One area that has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona is Northern Arizona, with multiple cases and deaths reported in Coconino County and the Navajo Nation.

Supplies brought to Navajos who lack running water at home

There are 115 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Navajo Nation - but many don't have access to running water.

Arizona sees 8th coronavirus death as cases surpass 500

The Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed that 508 cases have now been reported. More than half are in Maricopa County. All but two eastern counties — Gila and Greenlee — now have cases.

Authorities investigating deaths of 2 Ohio men in northeastern Arizona

Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Ohio men whose bodies were found on a remote road on the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona.

Tribes take measures to slow spread of new coronavirus

Officials on the Navajo Nation broadened a stay-at-home order from Chilchinbeto to the entire reservation: No visitors in, and residents can't leave their homes except for essential tasks, including to get food and medical supplies.

AZ Secretary of State: Authorize all-mail elections in August and November

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs addressed a letter to Arizona legislators asking to enact all-mail elections in August and November in light of worries surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.

Health emergency declared for Navajo Nation because of virus

The Navajo Nation is now under a public health state of emergency declared by tribal President Jonathan Nez due to the growing spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

Arizona Senate OKs redistricting rules over Democratic objections

Democrats opposed the measure and argued the change would greatly affect the ability of tribes and minority communities to elect representatives of their choice.

Navajo Nation investigating fatal shooting in Arizona

Authorities on the Navajo Nation are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in northern Arizona.

Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. dies at 96

Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. died Friday morning in New Mexico at the age of 96.