by Mark Duggan | Aug 14, 2020
Frequent washing of hands helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. But that can be difficult for many Navajo and Hopi families that don’t have running plumbing. (Photo by Redfeather Development Group) Listen to the Interview...
by Mark Duggan | Aug 7, 2020
What’s the data behind coronavirus case counts in Colorado and the region? Here’s the latest numbers, as of August 1, 2020 and compared with our last measurement July 7. County numbers indicate total positive COVID cases. I’m reporting on local and...
by Mark Duggan | Jun 3, 2020
A GoFundMe campaign was recently launched to get food and other supplies to Navajo elders who may be quarantined or sheltering at home. The successful campaign has already paid for groceries and other supplies. Since being set up on May 5, the fundraiser has netted...
by Mark Duggan | May 29, 2020
On the Navajo Nation, the COVID-19 curve is flattening. Efforts to trace the spread of the disease are working. But challenges remain, and federal native health officials are responding with more funding. Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, the Director of Indian Health...
by Mark Duggan | May 22, 2020
Hunger is hard enough. It’s even more challenging to face during a global pandemic. As unemployment has skyrocketed, so has people’s reliance on food programs. From daily meals services to community food pantries, volunteers say they’ve seen a sharp increase in people...
