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COVID-19 positive: Navajo Nation now has 115 cases

Sunday, 29 March 2020 00:33 gallupsun

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center, that the number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached a total of 115 for the Navajo Nation as of Saturday. As reported on Friday, there are two confirmed two deaths related to COVID-19.

The 115 cases include the following counties:Navajo County, AZ: 57Apache County, AZ: 18Coconino County, AZ: 19McKinley County, NM: 6San Juan County, NM: 12Cibola County, NM: 1San Juan County, UT: 2

Nez will host an online town hall meeting...

School’s out, but not over

Friday, 27 March 2020 14:05 gallupsun

SANTA FE – New Mexico public education will shift to a learn-at-home model as schools remain closed for the rest of the academic year, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state education and child care officials announced March 27.

The decision is part of a two-pronged plan to protect New Mexicans from COVID-19 and ensure that children are protected, fed and educated and that families are supported through this crisis.

The governor previously ordered all public schools closed for three weeks, March 16 - April 3, but warned that an extension could be needed. It came with a new executive order that extends the closing through the end of the school year.

New Mexico had...

City takes precautions to protect against COVID-19 during runoff election

Friday, 27 March 2020 10:04 gallupsun

GALLUP - The City of Gallup will be taking the following precautions to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 during voting for the runoff election;

Antibacterial wipes and spray, as well as hand sanitizer and gloves will be at every Voting Convenience Center. Poll officials will ask all voters to sanitize their hands before and after voting.

Poll officials will continuously wipe down and/or spray sanitize high traffic areas and surfaces, including pens, tabletops, voting booths, and signature pads.

Poll officials will also monitor the number of voters to ensure that no more than five individuals are allowed within the Voting Convenience Center at any given time. Poll...

Gallup Express stops regular routes

Friday, 27 March 2020 09:20 gallupsun

Rides by reservation only

GALLUP - Effective immediately Gallup Express will no longer operate its regular routes. Rides will continue by reservation only. Reservations can be made by calling (505) 722-0777 between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday. Reservations must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.

When calling to reserve a ride it is important to provide the name of each rider, a phone number, the date for the reservation, the location for pick-up, and the drop off location.

Reserved rides will be offered between 6 am to 6 pm until further notice.

The team at Gallup Express is taking precautions to ensure the safety of everyone they transport. No more than...

County commissioners declare health emergency

Friday, 27 March 2020 08:25 By Cody Begaye Sun Correspondent

More screenings, limiting staff, sending people home

After both the United States and the State of New Mexico declared health emergencies over the growing pandemic of COVID-19, McKinley County has followed suit.

During their March 17 meeting, the McKinley County Board of Commissioners moved to declare a health emergency for the county. County Manager Anthony Dimas Jr. said the county will be eligible for funding that may come from the federal government or state government after the declaration.

The declaration also gives the county manager’s office authority to delegate work schedules and hours to get through the emergency, Dimas said.

County Attorney Doug Decker said part of the...