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.

National forests across Arizona impose campfire restrictions amid COVID-19 outbreak

All six national forests around Arizona are imposing campfire restrictions that officials are intended to protect the health and safety of employees and communities during the coronavirus outbreak.

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.

Navajo Nation orders protective masks worn on reservation

The Navajo Nation is ordering all people on the tribe’s reservation to wear masks when out in public to help fight the spread of the coronavirus.

US grants Navajo Nation authority to use unassigned airwaves

Navajo Nation is getting temporary authority to use unassigned airwaves to help the tribe’s emergency response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Arizona coronavirus deaths now at 150 as infections top 4,200

Arizona health officials say eight new deaths have been attributed to the coronavirus outbreak, bringing the statewide death toll to 150 people.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, Navajo Nation extends weekend curfew

The Navajo Nation has extended its weekend lockdowns preventing people from leaving their homes, except in emergencies, on the vast expanse of land that has been harder hit by the coronavirus than any other Native American reservation in the U.S.

Navajo Nation considering more curfews in ongoing efforts to halt spread of COVID-19

Officials with the Navajo Nation say they are looking at curfews similar to a 57-hour weekend curfew that was instituted recently in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 within their territory.

Arizona releases demographic information on coronavirus deaths

Arizona began releasing more detailed demographic information Sunday about the spread of the coronavirus that suggest a heavy toll among the elderly, men and Native Americans.

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.