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COVID-19 Tracker in the United States
Confirmed by tribes, the Indian Health Service, state public health agencies or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media
April 8, 2020 9:15 pm EDT
Cases confirmed in the Indian health system: 656
Total deaths in the Indian health system: 28
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
(Only updated once a day, Monday through Friday)
April 7, 2020, 9:15 pm EDT
Total cases: 374,326
Total deaths: 12,064
COVID-19 Tracker around the world
As of April 7, 2020, 9:15 pm EDT by the World Health Organization
Total cases confirmed: 1,282,931
Deaths: 72,774
211 countries
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Stories that have been posted by Indian Country Today
Federal rules: Tribal casinos are ineligible for payroll help
'Congress said 'any' small business can get paycheck protection for its people, the SBA has no right to say anything less to small tribal gaming businesses'
'It's hard when you love something'
COVID-19 pandemic threatens health in Alaska Native villages and the thousands of workers who usually arrive for the short, lucrative Bristol Bay fishery.
Adorable participants in regalia win the internet
Jayda saw her auntie Tanisha do a #DontRushChallenge video and wanted to do one with her cousins. The result was a well-deserved viral video
'This is a matter of life and death'
Navajo Nation is an Indian Country COVID-19 hotspot, as medical supplies are dwindling nationally. A summary of COVID-19-related news for Saturday April 4, 2020
Alaska villages 'scrambling' after losing essential air service
Ravn Air carried passengers, food, freight and mail to more than 120 communities announced it's ending service to all but 11 villages. Ravn Air sent the message at 6 a.m. telling employees to stop operations that day.
Governor tells president: 'Incredible spikes' could 'wipe out tribal nations'
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said there are "'incredible spikes" of coronavirus cases in the Navajo Nation and that the virus could "wipe out" some tribal nations, according to a recording of a call between Trump and the nation's governors obtained by ABC News.
"We're seeing incredible spikes in the Navajo Nation, and this is going to be an issue where we're going to have to figure that out and think about maybe testing and surveillance opportunities," Grisham said.
COVID-19 financial strain? Here are resources in 50 states
Federal and state services include monetary and food assistance, unemployment benefits, and more. The National Retail Federation also has over 70 corporations looking for workers
COVID-19 online resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Basic information.
Indian Health Service
National Congress of American Indians
National Indian Health Board
Events: What's open and closed in Indian Country *Last updated: Thursday, April 2 at 8 p.m. EDT: conferences, galas, award ceremonies, powwows, flea markets, athletic events and more.
61 Casinos are closed.
50 plus Falls Parks and Campgrounds including all Navajo Tribal Parks Closed
24 Pueblo communities and nearby recreational sites [Closed to non-members]
51 State of Emergency for Tribal Nations and Tribally issued travel advisories:
ALL 185 funded Bureau of Indian Education schools are closed.
Native American Music Awards [Submissions are temporarily suspended]
Resources for Native students:
Are you a Native student whose college or university has been closed or switched to online classes? Visit this spreadsheet for resources involving technology in Native communities. It is updated by San Juan College's Native American Center.
Check out more at: https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/indian-country-s-covid-19-syllabus
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