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Press Releases for May 2021
May 31 2 new cases and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 31 Navajo Nation honors fallen warriors on Memorial Day
May 31 Diné athlete Patterson Yazzie III to compete in the season premiere of “American Ninja Warrior”
May 30 Two new cases and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 29 9 new cases and four more deaths related to COVID-19
May 29 Navajo Nation receives initial $1.8 billion allocation through the American Rescue Plan Act
May 28 10 new cases, 29,454 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 28 June 2021 Navajo Nation Council sessions and Naabik’íyáti’ Committee work sessions
May 27 Nez-Lizer Administration finalizes lease for Navajo-owned company to offer quality lumber supplies on the Navajo Nation
May 27 LOC and RDC hear reports and discuss laws to address Navajo Nation feral dog population
May 27 3 new cases, 29,436 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 26 RDC receives business and industrial development fund update report from the Division of Economic Development
May 26 6 new cases, 29,424 recoveries, and four more deaths related to COVID-19
May 25 RDC and Speaker Damon request meeting state leadership to discuss Chaco Canyon National Heritage Monument Field Hearing
May 25 6 new cases, 29,426 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
May 25 Commission on Navajo Government Development hears chapter improvement reports and votes to allow hybrid meeting options
May 24 Nez-Lizer Administration meets with chapters regarding priorities for the American Rescue Plan Act
May 24 Council applauds Department of the Interior approval of the 2021 Arizona Gaming Compact amendments and agreements
May 24 2 new cases, 29,408 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 23 11 new cases, 29,383 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
May 22 12 new cases, 29,376 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
May 21 2 new cases, 29,361 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19, new health order expands options for flea markets and roadside markets
May 20 4 new cases, 29,361 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 20 President Nez pushes for new era in tribal roads and federal relations during meeting with White House officials
May 20 Former Auditor General Elizabeth Begay to serve as Acting Controller
May 19 Council Votes to remove Pearline Kirk as Controller of the Navajo Nation during Special Session
May 19 9 new cases, 29,356 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
May 18 Council Delegate Thomas Walker Jr. Expresses Opposition to Two Guns Commercial Resort Proposal
May 18 18 new cases, 29,353 recoveries, and two more deaths related to COVID-19
May 18 Council hears report on irregularities with COVID-19 testing contract and deliberates emergency removal of Navajo Nation Controller Pearline Kirk during Special Session
May 17 7 new cases, 29,343 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 17 Navajo Nation implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
May 16 Navajo Nation recognizes the week of May 16 – 22 as “Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Service Week”
May 16 7 new cases, 29,329 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
May 15 15 new cases, 29,302 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
May 14 12 new cases, 29,294 recoveries, and five more deaths related to COVID-19, mask mandate remains in place for the Navajo Nation
May 13 14 new cases, 29,283 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 as health care facilities begin offering vaccines for adolescents
May 11 20 new cases, 29,265 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19, health care facilities will begin offering vaccines for adolescents this week
May 11 Arizona Governor signs two voter suppression bills that disproportionately impact Navajo voters
May 11 9 new cases, 29,261 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
as Navajo Area IHS prepares to begin vaccinating 12-15 year old individuals
May 10 Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission calls to postpone vote on Public Hearing adoption of Ordinance 2021-05, changing the zoning of Two Guns interchange
May 10 30 combined new cases, 29,239 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 reported for Sunday and Monday
May 10 U.S. Department of the Treasury announces timeline, funding formula, and requirements for tribes to receive American Rescue Plan Act funding
May 10 Navajo Nation announces the Enhanced Retirement Program
May 10 Navajo Nation recognizes Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week to honor active and fallen Navajo Police Officers
May 08 12 new cases, 29,224 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
May 07 15 new cases, 29,225 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19 as leaders urge families to celebrate Mother’s Day safely
May 07 Navajo Nation approves Permanent Trust Fund Income five-year expenditure plan to help ensure financial stability and direct services
May 07 Navajo Nation now has over 100,000 fully vaccinated individuals
May 06 Rock Point community to receive funding for Route 8070 improvements
May 06 Navajo Department of Health announces graduation and promotion guidelines for schools to implement to help protect against COVID-19
May 06 13 new cases, 29,213 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 06 Delegate Kee Allen Begay Jr. advocates for road and broadband projects with Arizona leaders
May 05 Navajo Nation recognizes “Navajo Nation Nurses Appreciation Week” in honor and recognition of the contributions and sacrifices of nurses
May 05 Navajo leaders recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day in honor and remembrance of lost loved ones
May 05 7 new cases, 29,201 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 04 12 new cases, 16,606 recoveries, and one more death related to COVID-19
May 04 May 2021 Navajo Nation Council sessions and Naabik’íyáti’ Committee work sessions
May 04 Navajo Nation Council spotlights Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls national awareness day events
May 03 3 new cases, 16,596 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19 as the Navajo Nation nears 100,000 people fully vaccinated
May 03 FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will begin on May 12 to provide low-income families with discounted broadband service
May 03 President Nez and Vice President Lizer offer support for Salt Creek Fire residents and first responders
May 02 Navajo Nation leaders honor and thank all educators with “Navajo Nation Teacher Appreciation Week” recognition
May 02 6 new cases, 16,585 recoveries, and no recent deaths related to COVID-19
May 02 Week of May 2 – 8, 2021 recognized as “Navajo Nation Correctional Officers Week”
May 01 6 new cases, 16,574 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19
May 01 Navajo Nation recognizes the month of May 2021 as “Navajo Nation Foster Care Awareness Month”
May 01 Navajo leaders recognize the month of May as “Ntsáhakees Silah’igii Baa ‘Áhaya – Navajo Nation Mental Health Awareness Month”
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