Mar 04 19 new cases, 16,131 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19
as Navajo Area IHS reports that 141,568 vaccine doses have been administered
Mar 04 President Nez signs off on land lease to develop housing units for Dilkon Medical Center employees
Mar 03 20 new cases, 16,124 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 as public health officials urge residents to continue taking all precautions
Mar 02 16 new cases, 16,115 recoveries, and 14 more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Area IHS reports that 135,161 vaccine doses have been administered
Mar 02 Navajo Nation Council mourns passing of Hon. Lorene B. Ferguson, retired Supreme Court Associate Justice
Mar 01 President Nez and Vice President Lizer offer condolences to the family of former Navajo Nation Supreme Court Associate Justice Lorene B. Ferguson
Mar 01 RETIRED NAVAJO NATION JUSTICE LORENE B. FERGUSON PASSES
Mar 01 12 new cases, 16,109 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports rise in new infections
Feb 28 14 new cases, 16,097 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 27 7 new cases, 16,066 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 27 Nez-Lizer commend the FCC’s approval of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to provide low-income families with subsidies for internet service
Feb 26 23 new cases, 16,057 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 26 President Nez advocates for infrastructure projects, COVID-19 vaccines, and road improvements in tribal leaders meeting with Utah Governor
Feb 26 Funding approved for summer youth employment to assist Navajo students and to assist enterprises with the impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 25 Delegates testify in support of HB 251 requiring NM Human Services follow sovereign Tribal will in IMCE contracts
Feb 25 Health, Education, and Human Services hears recommendations of former Miss Navajo Nation titleholders for plan of operation update
Feb 25 45 new cases, 16,054 recoveries, and nine more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 24 25 new cases, 16,021 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 24 Navajo Nation leaders and NTUA highlight CARES Act infrastructure accomplishments with U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján
Feb 23 20 new cases, 16,009 recoveries, and sevens more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Area IHS reports that 116,611 vaccine doses have been administered
Feb 22 15 new cases, 15,999 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Feb 22 Navajo leaders recognize appointment of Cordalis, Newland and others to Interior Department leadership team
Feb 22 Navajo Department of Health identifies 21 communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in latest Health Advisory Notice
Feb 22 First Lady Nez and Second Lady Lizer proclaim “Pet Spay and Neuter Awareness Month”
Feb 22 Tom Platero appointed to serve as the Division Director for the Navajo Nation Division of General Services
Feb 21 27 new cases, 15,989 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 20 48 new cases, 15,989 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 19 48 new cases, 15,947 recoveries, and 11 more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 19 Nez-Lizer recognize Navajo NASA engineer Aaron Yazzie’s vital role in Mars 2020 Perseverance rover landing
Feb 18 43 new cases, 15,917 recoveries, and 13 more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Nation surpasses goal of administering 100,000 vaccine doses
Feb 18 Navajo Nation Council confirms Valinda Cook Shirley as new Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency executive director
Feb 18 NTUA constructs new wireless tower for improved cell phone and internet access for residents, students, and first responders in Beclabito
Feb 18 Navajo Nation surpasses goal of administering at least 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of February
Feb 18 More than 172,520 Navajo CARES Act Hardship Assistance Program checks cashed, Support Center switches to call-back option
Feb 17 27 new cases, 15,917 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Department of Health extends stay-at-home order and daily curfew
Feb 17 Navajo Nation Council approves $4 million
for 2021 summer youth employment programs
Feb 16 Navajo Nation moves a step closer to extending voting rights settlement with additional requirements with San Juan County, Utah
Feb 16 Reopening of Grand Canyon National Park, tribal parks, and local business reports heard by Resources and Development Committee
Feb 16 Public Safety shares $1.5 million of E-911 grant expended, pilot projects proceed in Budget and Finance Committee report
Feb 16 24 new cases, 15,892 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 16 Navajo Department of Health identifies 25 communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in latest Health Advisory Notice
Feb 16 Navajo Nation receives Pasture, Rangeland, Forage insurance program payment from CKP Insurance
Feb 15 13 new cases, 15,826 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Feb 14 55 new cases, 15,763 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 14 Navajo Nation will strengthen federal advocacy with investment in land and property near Capitol Hill
Feb 13 35 new cases, 15,754 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 12 U.S. EPA announces $220 million contract awards for the clean-up of more than 50 abandoned uranium mine sites on the Navajo Nation
Feb 12 66 new cases, 15,738 recoveries, and six more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 12 Valinda C. Shirley confirmed as the Executive Director for the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency
Feb 11 President Nez approves $1.3 million for COVID-19 mitigation efforts for Chinle nursing home
Feb 11 53 new cases, 15,696 recoveries, and 11 more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 11 Navajo Nation awarded $53 million through E-Rate Program to increase internet capacity for chapter houses and Head Start facilities
Feb 10 38 new cases, 15,639 recoveries, and 11 more deaths related to COVID-19 as additional federal personnel begin to arrive to support vaccination efforts
Feb 10 New NTUA fiber line will increase internet capacity for Tuba
City Regional Health Care Corporation, local schools, and businesses
Feb 9 Nez-Lizer Administration congratulates newly-appointed Arizona House of Representatives member Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren
Feb 9 Navajo Nation Council congratulates newly-appointed AZ Legislative District 7 Representative Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren
Feb 9 54 new cases, 15,635 recoveries, and 15 more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Area IHS reports that 98% of current vaccines have been administered
Feb 9 More than 200,000 checks for Navajo CARES Act Hardship Assistance Program mailed, text messages continue to be sent to applicants
Feb 8 40 new cases, 15,264 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 8 Navajo Department of Health identifies 44 communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in latest Health Advisory Notice
Feb 8 Navajo Nation has administered 94% of current COVID-19 vaccine doses, additional vaccines and personnel to arrive this week to help administer more
Feb 7 23 new cases, 15,234 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Feb 6 71 new cases, 15,067 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 as public health experts caution against large Super Bowl gatherings
Feb 5 114 new cases, 15,067 recoveries, and six more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 5 Navajo Nation Water Rights Commission Honoring the Life and Legacy of Former President and Commission Chair, Albert Hale
Feb 4 Memorial event to be held in honor of former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale
Feb 4 110 new cases, 14,892 recoveries, and nine more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 4 Navajo Nation Council recognizes retirees, new officials, organizations and othersduring 2021 Winter Session
Feb 3 70 new cases, 14,714 recoveries, and six more deaths related to COVID-19
Feb 3 Navajo Nation Council approves acquisition of 11 D Street, S.E. in Washington
Feb 2 President Biden signs Major Disaster Declaration for the Navajo Nation to assist with COVID-19 response efforts
Feb 2 82 new cases, 14,709 recoveries, and 12 more deaths related to COVID-19, public health experts caution public about traveling and in-person gatherings
Feb 2 President Nez and Vice President Lizer offer condolences and prayers for the family of former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale
Feb 2 Navajo Nation Council mourns former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale
Feb 2 Construction of N11 road improvements in the community of Mariano Lake scheduled to begin in spring
Feb 1 61 new cases, 14,484 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as President Nez urges Navajo Nation residents to continue taking precautions
Feb 1 Nez-Lizer congratulate Arlando Teller and Wahleah Johns for their recent appointments to serve under the Biden-Harris Administration
Feb 1 President Nez requests more COVID-19 vaccines and additional resources in meeting with Biden-Harris officials and federal agencies
Feb 1 President Nez urges public to take all precautions as Navajo Department of Health identifies 56 communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19
Jan 31 103 new cases, 14,454 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19 as health care experts urge public to continue taking all precautions
Jan 31 Navajo leaders encourage equitable distribution of CARES Fund chapter distribution supplies
Jan 31 Navajo Nation Council mourns Harry Williams Sr.
Jan 30 135 new cases, 14,374 recoveries, and three more
deaths related to COVID-19 as weekend vaccinations continue
Jan 30 Nez-Lizer Administration approves over $54 million for heavy equipment needs and water infrastructure projects at the local level
Jan 29 83 new cases, 14,373 recoveries, and 11 more deaths related to COVID-19 as weekend vaccinations set to begin
Jan 28 Navajo delegates express appreciation and support for HB2215 and HB2218 action in Arizona Legislature
Jan 28 59 new cases, 14,275 recoveries, and 11 more deaths related to COVID-19 as health care facilities prepare to offer vaccinations on weekends
Jan 27 152 new cases, 14,266 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 27 Navajo Nation observes National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Jan 27 Text messages being sent to provide status of application, checks for the Navajo CARES Act Hardship Assistance Program
Jan 27 Recipients of duplicate checks heavily cautioned to not cash them, replacement checks expedited Jan. 26
Jan 26 Hardship Assistance Program checks mailed out, 370 duplicate checks sent in error and will be voided
Jan 25 Seth Damon elected to a second term as Speaker of the 24th Navajo Nation Council
Jan 25 89 new cases, 14,152 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19 as latest Public Health Emergency Order takes effect
Jan 25 Navajo Department of Health identifies 53 communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in latest Health Advisory Notice
Jan 24 133 new cases, 14,053 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 23 132 new cases, 13,910 recoveries, and 12 more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 22 Navajo Nation Council 2021 winter regular session to commence January 25
Jan 22 143 new cases, 13,812 recoveries, and 14 more deaths related to COVID-19 as 57-hour weekend lockdown takes effect
Jan 21 Navajo Nation’s stay-at-home order extended, daily curfew implemented,and weekend lockdowns lifted to allow more vaccination events on weekends
Jan 21 166 new cases, 13,762 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 20 94 new cases, 13,748 recoveries, and 11 more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 20 Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer congratulate U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
Jan 20 Navajo Nation Council congratulates President Biden and Vice President Harris on inauguration
Jan 19 Navajo Nation Council funds scholarships, encourages students to study hard as schools begin
Jan 19 Resources and Development Committee hears
report on Navajo Nation burial policies and challenges
Jan 19 Navajo Nation Council approves Covid-19 chapter heavy equipment purchases and funding for emergency water projects
Jan 19 45 new cases, 13,566 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 19 Navajo Department of Health identifies 75 communities
with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in latest update
Jan 19 Nez-Lizer encourage safe and careful use of CARES Act Hardship Assistance funds as Controller’s Office begins to issue checks
Jan 18 Controller’s Office clarifies Special Duty Pay, who was eligible
Jan 18 Navajo CARES Act Hardship Assistance Program checks being printed, mailed
Jan 18 65 new cases, 13,532 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 17 Nez-Lizer express concerns with Naat’áani Development Corporation’s actions to gain approval to oversee Medicaid funds
Jan 16 189 new cases, 13,531 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 15 121 new cases, 13,510 recoveries, and 16 more deaths related to COVID-19 as 57-hour weekend lockdown takes effect
Jan 14 202 new cases, 13,116 recoveries, and 13 more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 13 169 new cases, 13,092 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 12 193 new cases, 13,065 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 as health care providers continue vaccine rollout for elderly
Jan 12 Health, Education, and Human Services Committee to hold virtual public hearing for Miss Navajo Nation plan of operation update
Jan 12 Office of the Speaker addresses bonus pay claim in December 2020 Navajo Times article
Jan 12 Continuation of uranium and Radiation Exposure Compensation Act advocacy sought by Navajo Nation Council after line item vetoes
Jan 11 Controller shares Hardship Assistance payments set to begin Jan. 18 in Budget and Finance Committee report
Jan 11 Military care packages making their way to deployed Navajo US Armed Forces members
Jan 11 154 new cases, 12,855 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as health officials step up vaccine rollout for individuals 65 years and older
Jan 11 Navajo Nation Indian Managed Care Entity discussions await OPVP and NM Governor involvement
Jan 10 233 new cases, 12,817 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as holiday spikes continue to be reported
Jan 9 175 new cases, 12,690 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 as 57-hour weekend lockdown continues
Jan 8 237 new cases, 12,680 recoveries, and 22 more deaths
related to COVID-19 as the 57-hour weekend lockdown takes effect
Jan 8 President Nez joins Deborah Ann Begay as she becomes the first Native American to serve as Justice of the Peace for Moon Valley
Jan 7 257 new cases, 12,625 recoveries, and six more deaths related to COVID-19 as stay-at-home order and weekend lockdowns extended through January 25th
Jan 7 Navajo CARES Act Hardship Assistance Program currently 90% funded, federal extension has not modified expenditure strategy
Jan 6 222 new cases, 12,597 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Jan 6 Statement from Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer
Jan 6 President Nez and Vice President Lizer approve $2.5 million to offset federal scholarship funding shortfall
Jan 5 118 new cases, 12,545 recoveries, and 15 more deaths related to
COVID-19 as vaccination enters next phase for high-risk, elders, and more
Jan 4 Valinda Shirley appointed to serve as the new Executive Director for the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency
Jan 4 110 new cases, 12,211 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 4 Navajo Department of Health identifies 73 communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19
Jan 3 146 new cases, 12,191 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 2 152 new cases, 12,170 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Jan 2 NTUA far exceeds expectations with 713 homes now connected to the electric grid with CARES Act funds
Jan 1 266 new cases, 11,741 recoveries, and 7 more deaths related to COVID-19 as 57-hour weekend lockdown begins
Dec 31 Navajo Nation reauthorizes the Health Diné Nation Act of 2014 to help fight diabetes and other health conditions
Dec 31 Navajo Nation extends 2% ‘junk food tax’ and strengthens enforceability of Healthy Diné Nation Act of 2014
Dec 31 287 new cases, 11,741 recoveries, and 23 more deaths related to COVID-19, large increases likely due to delayed reporting caused by the Christmas holiday
Dec 30 Navajo Nation applauds signing of the Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020
Dec 30 225 new cases, 11,714 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19, large increase in cases likely caused by delayed reporting due to recent holiday
Dec 29 153 new cases, 11,677 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19
Dec 28 President Nez and Vice President Lizer congratulate
newly elected Navajo County Supervisor Alberto L. Peshlakai
Dec 28 95 new cases, 11,494 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Department of Health continues to offer isolation and testing options
Dec 28 Navajo Department of Health identifies 68 communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19
Dec 28 Nez-Lizer applaud three-year reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians to help address health issues on the Navajo Nation
Dec 27 Navajo Nation celebrates historic moment as the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act is signed into law
Dec 27 Navajo Nation Council applauds enactment of Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act, CARES Act extension
Dec 27 122 new cases, 11,402 recoveries, and 10 more deaths related to COVID-19
Dec 26 307 new cases and five deaths related to COVID-19 in two days as
stay-at-home order and weekend lockdowns extended for two more weeks
Dec 24 272 new cases, 11,316 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19 as leaders caution public to celebrate Christmas safely
Dec 23 Navajo Nation Council approves emergency legislation to cover 500 megawatt transmission charge for 2021
Dec 23 25% of applicants to the Navajo CARES Hardship Assistance Program at risk of being excluded because of missing records, information
Dec 23 157 new cases, 11,292 recoveries related to COVID-19 as public health experts urge public to avoid in-person gatherings
Dec 22 Navajo Nation Council readies heavy equipment and emergency water projects legislation to continue immediate support for local communities
Dec 22 151 new cases, 11,202 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Area IHS receives first shipment of Moderna vaccine
Dec 21 Congress approves omnibus funding bill extending Coronavirus Relief Funds and approving Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act
Dec 21 Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act included in omnibus spending bill passed by Congress
Dec 21 U.S. House passes the historic Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act
Dec 21 158 new cases, 11,149 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as 75 communities identified with uncontrolled spread
Dec 20 157 new cases, 11,039 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Dec 19 235 new cases, 10,999 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Dec 18 175 new cases, 10,999 recoveries, and 10 more deaths related to COVID-19 as the 57-hour weekend lockdown takes effect
Dec 18 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 175 as 57-hour weekend lockdown begins
Dec 17 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 287, nearly 20 additional Chapter communities report positive cases
Dec 17 287 new cases, 10,848 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Dec 17 Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez applauds historic moment as Deb Haaland selected to lead the Department of the Interior under the Biden-Harris Administration
Dec 17 NTUA Choice Wireless constructs two more towers dedicated to improving cell phone and internet access for families, students, and first responders using CARES Act funds
Dec 16 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 160, Council begins addressing critical funding needs after December 30
Dec 16 160 new cases, 10,779 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19 as leaders urge public to continue taking precautions to stay safe and healthy
Dec 16 U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Health and Human Services deploy medical personnel to Navajo Nation to help fight COVID-19
Dec 15 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 160 as Navajo Area IHS reports 3,900 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses arrive
Dec 15 Navajo Area IHS completes distribution of first allocation of Pfizer vaccines to health care centers
Dec 15 528 families receive electricity as NTUA continues making progress with water, telecommunications, and solar projects with CARES Act funds
Dec 15 160 new cases, 10,726 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 as Department of Health identifies 77 communities with uncontrolled spread
Dec 14 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 341 over the weekend, NTUA reports more completed projects under CARES
Dec 14 158 new cases, 10,623 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Area IHS receives first shipment of Pfizer vaccines
Dec 13 183 new cases, 10,371 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Area IHS prepares to deliver Pfizer vaccine to health care facilities
Dec 12 203 new cases, 10,359 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Area IHS anticipates first shipment of Pfizer vaccine
Dec 12 President Nez approves the Navajo Nation’s FY 2021 Comprehensive Budget
Dec 11 231 new cases, 10,313 recoveries, and 12 more deaths related to COVID-19 as 57-hour weekend lockdown goes into effect
Dec 11 Navajo Nation Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive Budget enacted, President Nez line item vetoes senior center, child advocacy funding
Dec 10 Controller’s Office working quickly to fix application issues, launching text messaging service as means of communication
Dec 10 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 368, weekend curfews continue until December 28
Dec 10 347 new cases, 10,256 recoveries, and six more deaths related to COVID-19 as FDA advisory committee recommends approval of vaccine
Dec 10 FDA advisory committee recommends authorization of Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19, public health care experts to provide important updates during virtual town hall
Dec 10 Navajo Nation renews call for the protection of 1.9 million acres of land under the Bears Ears National Monument
Dec 09 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 191, Council continues vaccine oversight and tours chapter distribution facility
Dec 09 New Mexico’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Task Force releases final report to Governor Lujan Grisham
Dec 09 191 new cases, 10,192 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 as Pfizer vaccine seeks FDA approval on Thursday
Dec 08 159 new cases, 10,075 recoveries, and six more deaths related to COVID-19
Dec 08 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 159, Navajo leaders receive vaccination updates from NAIHS
Dec 08 Navajo Nation leaders honor and thank longtime U.S. Senator Tom Udall as he delivers farewell address
Dec 07 Oliver Whaley steps down as Executive Director of Navajo Nation EPA to focus on his family
Dec 07 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 213, related mortalities increase by 15 in 24-hour period
Dec 07 213 new cases, 10,045 recoveries, and 15 more deaths related to COVID-19 as the CDC warns of high level of transmission across the United States
Dec 07 77 Navajo Nation communities identified as having uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 by Navajo Department of Health
Dec 06 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 177, Law & Order Committee expected to hear public safety reports
Dec 06 Navajo Nation expands options for isolation sites for people who test positive for COVID-19 and those awaiting results to self-isolate safely - Navajo Department of Health announces additional free COVID-19 testing sites
Dec 06 177 new cases, 9,833 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as new provisions under latest public health order set to take effect on Monday
Dec 05 More than 290,000 Navajo Nation members apply for Hardship Assistance Program, follow-ups will be conducted to fix some applications
Dec 05 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 225, healthcare facilities reporting at 100 percent ICU capacity
Dec 05 225 new cases, 9,797 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Dec 04 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 168 as nation prepares to receive CARES Fund pandemic response supplies
Dec 04 168 new cases, 9,768 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Dec 03 Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and memory of World War II Army veteran Fred Johnson, Sr.
Dec 03 Navajo Nation extends stay-at-home lockdown and reimplements 57-hour weekend lockdown as hospitals reach a state of major crisis
Dec 03 236 new cases, 9,569 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19
Dec 03 Navajo Nation: Covid-19 positive cases increase by 236 as HEHSC receives NAIHS report on crisis situation across the nation
Dec 03 Council affirms November 20 for automatic reallocation of unobligated CARES Funds for Hardship Assistance Program
Dec 02 310 new cases, 9,517 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Dec 02 Covid-19 vaccine plan draft for the Navajo Nation received by Health, Education, and Human Services Committee
Dec 02 President Nez and Vice President Lizer congratulate new U.S. Senator Mark Kelly
Dec 02 Unspent CARES Act funds are in the process of being diverted to the Hardship Assistance fund to be used for direct relief for the Navajo people
Dec 01 104 new cases, 9,425 recoveries, and three more deaths related COVID-19 as Department of Health identifies 75 communities with uncontrolled spread
Nov 30 168 new cases, 9,188 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as the three-week stay-at-home lockdown continues
Nov 30 Law and Order Committee receives public safety responses on Tohajiilee law enforcement services
Nov 30 381 homes receive electricity as NTUA continues making progress with CARES Act funds
Nov 29 177 new cases, 8,676 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 28 258 new cases, 8,609 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 28 Navajo Department of Health Executive Director Dr. Jill Jim selected to serve on the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Advisory Board
Nov 27 91 new cases, 8,609 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 26 226 new cases, 8,606 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 26 In recognition of the Navajo Nation’s first responders and front-line workers, Council asks all to follow public health orders and guidelines
Nov 25 221 new cases, 8,588 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 24 121 new cases, 8,271 recoveries, and seven more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 24 Navajo Nation Business and Artisans Economic Relief Grant Program provides hardship relief for over 4,000 Navajo businesses and artisans
Nov 24 Controller’s Office successfully concludes Chapter Distribution Program despite challenges, short timeframe
Nov 24 More than 240,000 enrolled members apply for Navajo Cares Act Hardship Assistance Program, deadline quickly approaching Nov. 30
Nov 23 197 new cases, 8,205 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as public health experts urge residents to stay home for the holiday
Nov 22 383 new cases, 8,131 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19 as President Nez urges the Navajo people to recommit to fighting the pandemic
Nov 21 168 new cases, 8,055 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 20 Navajo Nation Council hears child sexual abuse services report from Tséhootsooí Medical Center’s Family Advocacy Center
Nov 20 Navajo Nation reports record-high 351 new cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths as leaders and health experts urge public to stay home
Nov 19 167 new cases, 8,028 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19
as New Mexico reports 3,675, Utah reports 3,968, and Arizona reports 4,123
Nov 19 Navajo Nation Council’s RECA lobbying efforts to continue into new Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration
Nov 18 135 new cases, 8,011 recoveries, and eight more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 17 146 new cases, 8,011 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as Department of Health identifies 55 communities with uncontrolled spread
Nov 16 197 new cases, 7,986 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 as three-week stay-at-home lockdown begins
Nov 15 117 new cases, 7,926 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19 as three-week stay-at-home lockdown set to begin
Nov 14 172 new cases, 7,926 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as 56-hour weekend curfew continues
Nov 13 Navajo Nation to implement more public health measures on Monday as health experts recommend online learning and advise against reopening casinos
Nov 13 97 new cases, 7,910 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as 56-hour weekend curfew begins
Nov 12 143 new cases, 7,902 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as states continue to report record-high new cases and hospitalizations
Nov 12 NTUA expands broadband access for students first responders, and residents using CARES Act funds
Nov 12 President Nez and Vice President Lizer issue proclamation in observance of “Navajo Nation Day of Prayer”
Nov 11 98 new cases, 7,828 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Nov 11 Navajo Department of Health identifies 34 communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19
Nov 11 Navajo Nation Council recognizes Veterans Day across the nation
Nov 10 79 new cases, 7,802 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Nov 10 Council Delegate Kee Allen Begay, Jr. advocates for collaboration with Senator-elect Mark Kelly on Navajo Nation and local priorities
Nov 09 70 new cases, 7,795 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Nov 08 124 new cases, 7,641 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 07 158 new cases, 7,641 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as the 56-hour weekend curfew continues
Nov 07 Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and
First Lady Phefelia Nez congratulate Biden-Harris
Nov 06 90 new cases, 7,637 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 as the 56-hour weekend curfew begins
Nov 06 Delegate Crotty testifies in support of cross-agency collaboration to address public safety, domestic violence and child abuse prevention
Nov 05 112 new cases, 7,627 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19 as public health experts urge Navajo Nation residents to stay local, stay safe
Nov 05 Navajo Nation expresses condolences on passing of Chichiltah Chapter President and McKinley County Commissioner Tommy Nelson
Nov 05 “Invalid login” issue with online application portal being addressed
Nov 04 131 new cases, 7,613 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as new provisions issued with 56-hour weekend curfews
Nov 04 Navajo Department of Health issues a Health Advisory Notice for the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in certain communities
Nov 03 72 new cases, 7,605 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 03 NTUA connects 335 families to electric grid with CARES Act funds, work crews continue to connect more homes
Nov 02 47 new cases, 7,568 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 as Nation issues new public health order for election day
Nov 02 Navajo Nation Council recognizes former delegate Robert Billie Whitehorse and offer condolences on his passing
Nov 02 Online Portal for Navajo CARES Act Hardship Assistance Program attracts thousands of applicants on first day
Nov 02 Navajo Nation dedicates Little Singer Community School with Birdsprings community and Washington delegation
Nov 02 CARES Act Hardship Assistance Program application now available online, paper applications continue to be accepted
Nov 2 Navajo Nation dedicates Little Singer Community School with Birdsprings community and Washington delegation
Nov 01 73 new cases, 7,546 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Nov 01 President Nez and Vice President Lizer proclaim “Navajo Nation Adoption Awareness Month”
Oct 31 59 new cases, 7,542 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 as 56-hour weekend lockdown continues
Oct 30 90 new cases, 7,533 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19 as 56-hour weekend lockdown is set to begin
Oct 30 Official rollout of Hardship Assistance Program begins Nov. 2
Oct 30 Public health experts offer Halloween safety tips as COVID-19 cases continue to surge on the Navajo Nation
Oct 29 Navajo leaders share priorities and recommendations with Federal delegation during Navajo Nation consultation
Oct 29 130 new cases, 7,528 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Department of Health warns of community spread
Oct 29 Early in-person voting for Navajo Nation elections ends Friday, General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3rd
Oct 28 Navajo public urged to submit public comments for legislation that seeks support and approval for the reopening of Navajo Nation casino facilities
Oct 28 71 new cases, 7,525 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 28 Additional Hardship Assistance Program application forms available Thursday and Friday, online application will be available on Nov. 2nd
Oct 28 Hardship Assistance Program applications being distributed
Oct 28 General Chapter election across Navajo Nation to take place November 3
Oct 28 Navajo leaders advocate for health care, public safety, economic development, and others with White House leadership
Oct 27 24 new cases, 7,504 recoveries, and one recent death related to COVID-19
Oct 26 63 new cases, 7,497 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 26 President Nez discusses CARES Act deadline, infrastructure needs, and federal regulations with Congressman O’Halleran
Oct 26 More hardcopy applications for Hardship Assistance Program on their way
Oct 26 Navajo Nation to host White House for policy roundtables and discussions on Tuesday
Oct 26 Hardship Assistance Program application opens to elders and special needs individuals, online application will open to all enrolled members on Nov. 2nd
Oct 25 76 new cases, 7,489 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as states continue to see record-high hospitalizations
Oct 24 64 new cases, 7,466 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as 56-hour weekend lockdown continues
Oct 23 47 new cases, 7,438 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as 56-hour weekend lockdown begins
Oct 22 70 new cases, 7,429 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as 56-hour weekend lockdown approaches
Oct 21 29 new cases, 7,403 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as New Mexico reports record-high number of daily cases
Oct 21 Vice President Lizer participates in White House discussion as the Trump-Pence Administration presents “Core Principles” for Indian Country
Oct 21 Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project makes progress to supply clean water to Navajo communities
Oct 21 Office of the Controller presents three scenarios to add funds to CARES Act Hardship Assistance Program
Oct 20 30 new cases, 7,397 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 19 14 new cases, 7,396 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 as Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona report increases in daily cases
Oct 18 42 new cases, 7,381 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Oct 17 53 new cases, 7,378 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as the Navajo Nation exceeds 50 new cases for the first time since July 30th
Oct 16 38 new cases, 7,362 recoveries, and no recent deaths related
to COVID-19 as Navajo Nation’s 56-hour weekend lockdown begins
Oct 15 31 new cases, 7,360 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona report high case numbers
Oct 15 President Nez orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and memory of former Navajo Nation President Thomas Atcitty
Oct 14 40 new cases, 7,358 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico report large increases in new cases
Oct 14 Navajo Nation Council mourns former Navajo Nation President Thomas Atcitty
Oct 14 President Nez and Vice President Lizer offer condolences to the family of former Navajo Nation President Thomas Atcitty
Oct 13 Navajo Nation leaders express disappointment with U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ends the 2020 Census count
Oct 13 9 new cases, 7,352 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19, public health experts recommend additional weekend lockdowns
Oct 13 Hardship Assistance program approved, Council to finalize criteria and application before Controller opens program to the public
Oct 12 Office of the Controller ready to administer Hardship Assistance Program, funds for Navajo Nation Chapters
Oct 12 NTUA connects 260 families to electric grid with CARES Act funds, water projects and telecommunications making progress
Oct 12 30 new cases, 7,343 recoveries, and six more deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 12 Pinedale community celebrates new NTUA Choice Wireless tower dedicated to improving cell phone and internet access for families, students, and first responders
Oct 12 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY MESSAGE
Oct 11 20 new cases, 7,339 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as public health experts caution against family gatherings and travel
Oct 10 43 new cases, 7,335 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 as Navajo Nation sees 85 total new cases in two days
Oct 10 Savanna’s Act and Not Invisible Act signed into law to help address the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis
Oct 09 42 new cases, 7,314 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 as large increases in overall state numbers reported
Oct 09 Nez-Lizer Administration approves hardship relief funds for enrolled Navajo Nation members, chapter relief funds, and broadband initiatives
Oct 08 32 new cases, 7,312 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Oct 08 President Nez presents tribal priorities to presidential and vice presidential candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Oct 07 27 new cases, 7,301 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 07 Navajo Agricultural Products Industry continues to give back to Navajo communities and strengthen tribal sovereignty
Oct 06 17 new cases, 7,284 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Oct 06 Navajo Nation Council’s continuing budget resolution preserves employee positions as comprehensive budget is fixed
Oct 06 Navajo Nation Council receives updates on CARES business and artisan hardship program, $4.6 million granted through online portal
Oct 06 Arizona voter registration deadline extended to October 23, New Mexico registration deadline is October 6, Utah is October 23
Oct 05 Navajo Nation Council approves plan to accelerate CARES Fund relief and support through Chapter workforce and online portal
Oct 05 Navajo Nation Council receives update on CARES Expenditures, $50 million expended as of Oct. 5
Oct 05 11 new cases, 7,278 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 05 Navajo Nation clarifies the legal definition of “marijuana” and creates new civil forfeiture provisions for violators
Oct 04 19 new cases, 7,271 recoveries, and one recent death related to COVID-19
Oct 03 17 new cases, 7,266 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 02 34 new cases, 7,262 recoveries, and two recent deaths related to COVID-19
Oct 02 President Nez and Vice President Lizer offer condolences to the family of longtime Navajo Nation EMS Manager Henry Wallace
Oct 02 U.S. District Court clarifies previous rulings and orders the 2020 census count to continue through October, appeal pending in higher court
Oct 02 NEI Applications are no Longer Available for SY 2020-2021
Oct 02 2020 Census deadline extended, Council encourages Navajo People to continue responding
Oct 01 13 new cases, 7,262 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19, online interactive dashboard updated to provide additional data
Oct 01 Navajo Nation welcomes top FEMA officials and Arizona Department of Emergency Management
Oct 01 Navajo Nation asks BLM and BIA to suspend Farmington Mancos-Gallup RMPA planning process to allow meaningful consultation
Oct 01 Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives to hold virtual forum to kick-off Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 01 Nation’s leaders issue Navajo Nation Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation
Oct 01 President Nez and Vice President Lizer proclaim “Navajo Nation Domestic Violence Awareness Month”
Sep 30 Audit issues and lack of due diligence cited in veto of resolution for the reauthorization of Sage Memorial Hospital, Inc. contract
Sep 30 22 new cases, 7,256 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
Sep 29 Office of the Controller pleads to secure funding to manage the Coronavirus Relief Funds, budget previously line item vetoed
Sep 29 RETIRED NAVAJO NATION JUDGE MARILOU BEGAYE PASSES AWAY
Sep 29 20 new cases, 7,255 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 29 Navajo Nation Council approves up to $1,500 in coronavirus hardship assistance for enrolled Navajo tribal members, up to $500 for children
Sep 29 Public health experts recommend additional weekend lockdowns as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in many regions of the Navajo Nation
Sep 29 NTUA connects 223 families to electric grid and continues to make progress with water and wifi access projects with CARES Act funds
Sep 28 22 new cases, 7,253 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 28 Navajo Nation adopts short-term continuing resolution to ensure direct services and government operations through the end of 2020
Sep 27 18 new cases, 7,250 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 27 Navajo Nation honors fallen warriors and military families with Navajo Nation Gold Star Families Day proclamation
Sep 26 32 new cases, 7,250 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 25 26 new cases, 7,248 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 as 57-hour weekend lockdown set to begin
Sep 25 U.S. District Court of Appeals rules in favor of federally-recognized tribes in CARES Act litigation
Sep 25 Health and medical experts urge Navajo Nation residents to remain vigilant as COVID-19 community outbreaks increase
Sep 25 Naabik’iyati’ Committee of the 24th Navajo Nation Council supports capping small loans at 36% interest rate in New Mexico
Sep 24 Navajo Nation Council observes passing of Kee Yazzie Mann, former delegate and presidential candidate
Sep 24 Navajo Nation awarded significant $434k US Department of the Interior contract to conduct Chaco Canyon cultural study
Sep 24 42 new cases, 7,242 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as cluster cases continue to increase
Sep 22 Navajo Nation re-issues Stay-At-Home Order and 57-hour weekend lockdown due to rising COVID-19 cases within and near the Navajo Nation
Sep 22 Navajo Nation applauds passage of Savanna’s and Not Invisible Acts to address the missing and murdered Indigenous peoples crisis
Sep 21 11 new cases, 7,232 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as Nation prepares to implement stricter measures as cluster cases reported
Sep 20 12 new cases, 7,232 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to
COVID-19 as Navajo Nation’s 32-hour partial weekend lockdown continues
Sep 19 17 new cases, 7,230 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19 as Navajo Nation 32-hour partial weekend lockdown begins
Sep 18 Navajo Nation observes passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Sep 18 5 new cases, 7,229 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 18 Nation’s leaders and Gaming Enterprise mark
the grand opening of Navajo Blue Travel Center
Sep 18 Shiprock District Court issues temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop Dineh Benally’s hemp production immediately
Sep 17 Navajo Nation and Indian Health Service making progress with water points and safe water storage projects using CARES Act funds
Sep 16 Navajo Nation implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, resolves issues over the use chainsaws to gather fire wood
Sep 15 “The Navajo Education Incentive (NEI), formerly known as the Navajo School Clothing Program, Requirement Causes Concern”
Sep 14 Navajo Nation call for flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor an remembrance of U.S. Army PFC Corlton Chee and Spc. Miguel Yazzie
Sep 14 Navajo Nation Council Approves application to Department of Interior for Chaco Canyon cultural resources investigation
Sep 14 Navajo Nation Council updated on status of investigations into deaths of Navajo soldiers at Fort Hood
Sep 10 18 new cases, 7,169 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 10 Navajo Nation Council receives response from National Park Service agreeing to extend termination date of Quadrilateral Agreement
Sep 09 12 new cases, 7,167 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 09 Navajo Nation Council overrides continuing budget resolution veto
Sep 09 Navajo Nation reports no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since March
Sep 09 Navajo Nation requests US Government extend 50-year Quadrilateral Agreement for one year to allow for consultation with local communities
Sep 08 Navajo Nation receives update from Fort Hood Army leadership on passing of Navajo soldiers as Congress launches investigation
Sep 08 0 new cases, 7,157 recoveries, and four deaths related to COVID-19 reported
Sep 08 President Nez calls for congressional inquiry following deaths of two members of the Navajo Nation at Fort Hood Army Base
Sep 07 1 new case, 7,154 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 06 9 new cases, 7,148 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 reported as 32-hour partial weekend lockdown continues
Sep 06 Nation’s leaders recognize “Navajo Nation Suicide Prevention Week”
Sep 06 NTUA connects electricity for over 100 homes
using CARES Act funds, more projects making progress
Sep 05 6 new cases, 7,142 recoveries, and two more deaths related to
COVID-19 reported as 32-hour partial weekend lockdown takes effect
Sep 04 Navajo Nation mourns passing of US Army Private
Carlton L. Chee, urge thorough investigation of Fort Hood soldier deaths
Sep 04 10 new cases, 7,142 recoveries, and more deaths related to COVID-19 reported
as health care experts urge residents not to travel during Labor Day weekend
Sep 03 Navajo Nation officials meet with Navajo farmers regarding concerns with hemp production
Sep 03 24 new cases, 7,113 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 03 Navajo Technical University opens Chinle Academic Facility
Sep 02 Navajo Nation joins lawsuit challenging the federal government’s illegal shortening of the 2020 Census
Sep 02 17 new cases, 7,108 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 as Nation’s leaders caution against traveling during the Labor Day weekend
Sep 02 Nez-Lizer reaffirm Nation’s position that Impact Aid dollars should not be used to address the Yazzie/Martinez court decision mandates for students
Sep 01 32-hour partial weekend lockdowns and daily curfews to continue as Navajo Nation’s leaders urge public to prepare for the winter season
Sep 01 9 new cases, 7,102 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
Sep 01 Nez-Lizer seek support for $177 million expenditure plan provides immediate COVID-19 relief for Navajo families, students, elders, and others
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