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Stay-at-home order lifted as Navajo Nation starts reopening

Stay-at-home order lifted as Navajo Nation starts reopening

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has lifted its stay-at-home order, but is still encouraging its residents to leave their homes for only emergencies or performing essential activities and errands. The stay-at-home order was rescinded Sunday, when 24 additional coronavirus cases and zero deaths were reported. The numbers […]

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Navajo woman sues tribal government over canceled primary

Navajo woman sues tribal government over canceled primary

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A member of the Navajo Nation is suing the tribal government to try to force a primary election that was canceled because of the coronavirus. Eloise Brown alleged in the complaint filed in Window Rock District Court that tribal lawmakers don’t have the authority to change […]

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Popular tourist sites on the Navajo Nation can reopen soon

Popular tourist sites on the Navajo Nation can reopen soon

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Popular tourist destinations on the Navajo Nation, including Canyon de Chelly, can welcome back tourists Monday under the tribe’s reopening plan. Much of the Navajo Nation has been closed since March as the coronavirus swept through the reservation that extends into New Mexico, Utah and Arizona. […]

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Navajo president: Schools should use online learning in fall

Navajo president: Schools should use online learning in fall

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is urging all schools on the tribe’s reservation to use online learning during the fall semester to help reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus. Nez’s statement released Thursday night mentioned all public and private schools, including charter schools, schools […]

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Navajo Nation reports 15 more COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

Navajo Nation reports 15 more COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, ARIZ. (AP) — Navajo Nation health officials have reported 15 more cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths. That brings the total number of people infected to 9,308 and the known death toll to 472 as of Sunday night. Navajo Department of Health officials said 85,206 people have been […]

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Navajo Nation Reports 36 More COVID-19 Cases, 2 More Deaths

Navajo Nation Reports 36 More COVID-19 Cases, 2 More Deaths

WINDOW ROCK, ARIZ. (AP) — Navajo Nation health officials have reported 36 more cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths. That brings the total number of people infected to 9,293 and the known death toll to 470 as of Saturday night. Navajo Department of Health officials said 84,537 people have been […]

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Navajo Nation Reports 28 More COVID-19 Cases, 1 More Death

Navajo Nation Reports 28 More COVID-19 Cases, 1 More Death

WINDOW ROCK, ARIZ. (AP) — Navajo Nation health officials have reported 28 more cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. That brings the total number of people infected to 9,223 and the known death toll to 468 as of Thursday night. Navajo Department of Health officials said 83,769 people have been […]

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Navajo Nation reports 39 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

Navajo Nation reports 39 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation health officials have reported 39 more cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths. That brings the total number of people infected to 9,195 and the known death toll to 467 as of Wednesday night. Navajo Department of Health officials said 83,527 people have […]

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Navajo Nation reports 13 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

Navajo Nation reports 13 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation health officials have reported 13 more cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths. That brings the total number of people infected to 9,068 and the known death toll to 450 as of Saturday night. Tribal health officials said 81,460 people have been tested […]

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Navajo Nation reports 35 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Navajo Nation reports 35 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation health officials have reported 35 more cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. That brings the total number of people infected to 9,103 and the known death toll to 461 as of Sunday night. Tribal health officials said 81,665 people have been tested […]

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