Navajo Nation reports its first COVID-19 death in 11 days
The tribe reported one death and eight new confirmed coronavirus cases on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for 10th day in a row
The tribe reported nine new confirmed coronavirus cases, but no additional deaths on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
Navajo Nation reports no coronavirus-related deaths for 8th day
The tribe reported seven new virus cases but no additional deaths on the vast reservation.
First lady Jill Biden to visit Albuquerque, Navajo Nation capitol
Jill Biden will travel to Albuquerque on Wednesday and visit Window Rock, Arizona, on Thursday and Friday.
Navajo Nation has no COVID-related deaths for 7th day in row
The tribe on Saturday night reported no new deaths for the seventh consecutive day and just two new confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Navajo Nation reports no new virus deaths for nearly a week
The tribe on April 16 reported no new deaths for the sixth consecutive day, and 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Navajo Nation president balks at reopening tribal roads to visitors
Nez said that he vetoed the resolution approved by the Navajo Nation Council because COVID-19 variants are spreading in the region and because more people need to be vaccinated “to move closer to herd immunity and this will take time.”
First confirmed case of COVID-19 variant on Navajo Nation
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
Skateboarder on Navajo Nation goes viral with her video
So far, Naiomi Glasses' video on social media has reached 1.8 million views, and she is working to raise awareness of problems faced by the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation has no COVID-19 deaths for 6th time in 11 days
Tribal health officials said the latest figures bring the total number of cases since the pandemic started to 30,095 with the known death toll remaining at 1,247.
COVID-19 variant identified in Britain found on Navajo Nation
The United Kingdom strain was confirmed in a sample obtained in the western part of the Navajo Nation reservation.
Navajo Nation reports 9 new coronavirus cases and 8 more deaths
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s numbers to 30,031 cases and 1,243 known deaths since the pandemic began.
After 3 days with no coronavirus deaths, Navajo Nation reports 2
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s numbers to 30,021 cases and 1,235 known deaths since the pandemic began.
Navajo Nation reports no COVID-related deaths for 3rd day in a row
The death toll remains at 1,233 since the pandemic began with the number of confirmed cases at 30,010 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
Navajo Nation reports no new coronavirus cases, no deaths
"Once again, the Navajo Nation is exemplifying what can be accomplished when we listen to the public health experts and work together. Our hard work is paying off and our prayers are being answered," tribal President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.
'Thirst for Justice': Documentary follows Navajo mother and contaminated water in her son's school
"Thirst for Justice" starts in Sanders, Arizona, and follows Jeanne Yazzie as she searches for the source of contamination in her son's school's water.
Navajo Nation officials to allow ‘soft reopening’ of some businesses
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
Navajo police: 9-year-old girl who did not return home from school found
"Officers and search teams have verified and made contact with Franchescia," police said on March 10. "Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available."
Navajo Nation police: Suspect fatally shot during struggle, officer hospitalized
The shooting occurred Tuesday night in the small community of Indian Wells in northeastern Arizona after the officer encountered the suspect and was struck on the head with a blunt object, the department said in a statement.
Navajo Nation receiving truckloads of donated firewood for warmth
Firewood may not be a necessity in most homes, but in the Navajo Nation, it's much needed, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone is home during snow storms.