Navajo deaths increase from coronavirus, as U.S. delays release of federal funds

Navajo deaths increase from coronavirus, as U.S. delays release of federal funds

Update: Navajo Nation received coronavirus funds on Wednesday, after filing lawsuit
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By Brenda Norrell

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. -- The Navajo Nation reported six more deaths in the past 24 hours, and 85 new cases of coronavirus. Still, the United States government has not released funds that were allocated to Native American Nations, including $600 million for the Navajo Nation.

The federal stimulus law mandated that $8 billion be provided to tribes by the end of April. However, the funds were not released and Native American Nations filed a lawsuit.

Navajo President Jonathan Nez said Tuesday, “Today, the federal government announced that they intend to release a portion of funds appropriated by Congress over one month ago to tribes to help fight COVID-19, but I’ll believe it when I see it. We’ve had to file a lawsuit to get what states received weeks ago."

'Protecting Sacred Western Shoshone Land from Nuclear Disposal' Photos by Bad Bear

Photos by Western Shoshone Photojournalist
Carl 'Bad Bear' Sampson
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Western Shoshone gathered for Ceremony on the Yomba Nation in defense of Sacred Yucca Mountain and Treaty Land from Nuclear Transport and Disposal.

Chief Johnnie Bobb on the Yomba Nation.

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The Sacred Walk and Run to the Nuclear Test Site which was planned to follow the Ceremony was canceled this year due to the coronavirus.

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Navajo Nation: 101 new coronavirus cases since Saturday, with total of 2,474 cases

Photos by Navajo President's Office Monday, May 4, food delivery.

101 new cases of COVID-19 since Saturday, no recent deaths reported

By Navajo President Office's

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Department of Health in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 101 new cases of COVID-19 for the Navajo Nation and a total of 73 deaths as of Monday. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 2,474. A total of 14,351 COVID-19 tests have been administered with 9,254 negative test results as previously reported.

New Mexcio Governor extends lockdown of Gallup through Thursday, May 7

Navajo President Jonathan Nez led delivery of food and water to areas near Gallup, N.M. today, Monday, but many chapters are still in need of help, with roads closed to Gallup for supplies. More than 800 families on the Navajo Nation near Gallup were provided with supplies today at Manuelito, Chilchiltah, Tsayatoh, Red Rock, and Bááháálí, formerly Bread Springs, N.M.

The New Mexico Governor extended the lockdown of Gallup through Thursday, May 7, under the Riot Control Act

Grassroots aid organizations said on Sunday night that they are struggling to reach 500 families in Gallup and McKinley County, which said they need food and water. 

Volunteers are currently seeking permission to deliver vital supplies to the most vulnerable during the lockdown. -- Censored News

Below: Gallup/McKinley County: 89 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours reported during the lockdown. May 4.

New Mexico data
 

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Below IHS service agencies coronavirus cases May 4, 2020

Nationwide, the Indian Health Service shows increases in coronavirus cases throughout Indian country

McKinley County now has 1,233 coronavirus cases, and 21 deaths, as Gallup emergency order extended

Press statement of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

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May 4, 2020 | Press Releases

SANTA FE – An emergency declaration requested by the mayor of Gallup and authorized by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has been extended through noon, Thursday, May 7, per the mayor’s request. The action is intended to continue the aggressive physical distancing in the community and thus mitigate transmission of COVID-19.

In response to an emergency request from Gallup Mayor Louis Bonaguidi, the governor at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 1, invoked the state’s Riot Control Act, authorizing her to enact further temporary restrictions to mitigate the uninhibited spread of COVID-19 in that city.

An emergency declaration made under the act is in effect until noon the third day after it becomes effective.
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