Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation
1 year, 11 months ago

Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Navajo Nation has rescinded a mask mandate that's been in effect since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Friday, fulfilling a pledge that new tribal President Buu Nygren made while campaigning for the office. Nygren and Navajo Nation Council Delegate Otto Tso, who is temporarily overseeing the tribe's legislative branch, announced the change in the evening. “It's time for them to be able to open their chapter houses to conduct local business and to receive services they are asking for and deserve.” Masks will still be required in schools, nursing homes and health care facilities, according to the latest public health order.

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Why has Navajo Nation been hit so hard by the coronavirus?
4 years, 7 months ago

Why has Navajo Nation been hit so hard by the coronavirus?

Al Jazeera  

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