Jonathan Nez, President of the Navajo Nation (Navajo Nation)
WINDOW ROCKS, Ariz. – – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has vetoed a resolution to reopen tribal roads on the Navajo reservation to tourists and other visitors amid the ongoing pandemic.
Nez said in a statement on April 9 that he vetoed the resolution approved by the Navajo National Council on March 31 because COVID-19 variants are spreading in the area and because more people need to be vaccinated “to get closer to herd immunity and this will take time”.
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“I understand that here in the Navajo Nation people want to travel and visit our websites, but we must prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees,” added Nez.
The closure will not affect state roads running through the reserve, including parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
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- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with a normal household cleaning spray or cloth.
- Cover your mouth and nose near others with a cloth face covering
- Wash your hands with soap and water frequently for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom. before the meal; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- Monitor your health daily
Symptoms for the COVID-19 coronavirus include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. These are of course similar to the common cold and flu.
Expect a cold to start with a sore throat or scratches, coughing, runny nose, and / or nasal congestion. Flu symptoms are more intense and usually come on suddenly and can include a high fever.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can occur more slowly. According to the World Health Organization, these usually include a fever, dry cough, and noticeable shortness of breath. A minority of cases develop pneumonia and the disease is of particular concern for the elderly and people with other medical problems such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, or heart disease.
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To protect yourself, wash your hands well and often, keep them away from your face, and avoid crowds and standing around people.
And if you experience any of these flu or coronavirus symptoms, don’t contact your doctor’s office directly. That could only lead to more people getting sick, the officials say. Call ahead and ask if and where you need to be seen.
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