PHEO 2021-017

(PHEO) 2021-017: Business Reopening Update

• 50% maximum occupancy
• Restaurants-indoor and outdoor dining
  • Navajo casinos
  • Lodging and hotels
  • Marinas and parks
  • Museums and zoos
• All businesses must follow the reopening guidelines
  • Flea markets – no limit
  • No daily curfew in effect

The Navajo Nation is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases. There have been documented cases of COVID-19 Alpha, Gamma, Epsilon, and Delta; the Delta variant being the most contagious. 

The Navajo Nation is currently in Orange status. The increase in COVID-19 cases led to new public health emergency orders. Three Public Health Emergency Orders (PHEO) 2021-017, 2021-018, and 2021-019, were issued on August 12, 2021. These public health orders can help decrease the spread of COVID-19 and contagious multiple variants.