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Tribal officials report first case of COVID-19 on Qualla Boundary
Tribal officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Qualla Boundary during a press conference on Friday, March 27.
Senate passes coronavirus relief which includes funding for Indian Country
The Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) by a vote of 96-0 on Wednesday, March 25.
North Carolina reports first COVID-19 associated deaths
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19 associated deaths.
Cherokee Indian Hospital officials urge self-isolation while awaiting COVID-19 test results
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) officials are urging members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to self-isolate, especially while awaiting results from any coronavirus (COVID-19) testing.
Park closes to support regional COVID-19 prevention efforts
Despite Park efforts over the last week to comply with the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidance for social distancing, approximately 30,000 people entered the Park daily
Cherokee schools, state schools closed until May 15
North Carolina public school students will be out of school for at least two more months due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus prompts WCU to postpone May commencement ceremonies
In response to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, Western Carolina University is postponing all spring commencement ceremonies originally scheduled for May 8 and 9, and will announce by April 3 plans for rescheduling the events.
Taylor sentenced to 46 months for assault of tribal elder
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Jonathan David Taylor on Thursday, March 19 to 46 months in prison and three years of supervised release for the May 2019 assault of a tribal elder
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