LAKE VALLEY CHAPTER

PHEO 2022-001/002/003

NN PHEO

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER 2022-001/002/003

PHEO No. 2022-001

January 11, 2022

REEMPHASIZING “SAFE AT HOME” ORDER AND ADDRESSING TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

These measures are intended to further ensure an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic by restricting movement of individuals on the Nation to limit contact to prevent the spread of the virus and minimize the strain on medical response capabilities. All provisions of this Order are to be interpreted to effectuate this intent. Failure to comply with any provision of this Order constitutes an imminent threat and menace to public health.
  • Individuals are required to exercise personal responsibility to remain safe but are not ordered to stay home.
  • Delay travel until fully vaccinated
  • Getting vaccinated is still the best way to protect yourself from severe disease, slow the spread of COVID-19, and reduce the number of new variants.
  • Gathering limits of 15 or fewer persons: social gatherings, traditional ceremonies, outdoor recreational events, churches, and youth programs.
  • Gathering limits of 25 or fewer persons: in-person meeting and training.
  • “Drive-in” gatherings up to 50 vehicles. People from the same vehicle remain in their vehicles. Park 6 feet from other vehicles 360 degrees around the vehicle. Mask.
All businesses are required:
  • 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
No daily curfew in effect

PHEO No. 2022-002

January 11, 2022

DECLARING “RED STATUS” FOR SCHOOLS

The Navajo Nation is experiencing a upward trajectory of cases and has developed the “Navajo Nation COVID-19 Safe Schools Frameowork” to declare the Nation’s “status” according thereto and
to guide the reopening of all schools, including Head Start, across the Navajo Nation in proper compliance with the Framework. All provisions of this Order are to be interpreted to effectuate this intent. Failure to comply with any provision of this Order constitutes an imminent threat and menace to public health.

PREVENTION STRATEGIES TAKEN:

  • Implement more aggressive physical distancing measures.
  • Hybrid (in-person and virtual) or virtual learning shall be offered to the
    maximum extent possible.
  • Limit gathering to 15 or fewer persons for non-classroom instruction events
    such as back-to-school, orientations and other community gatherings.
  • Limit sport event attendance to 25% of maximum occupancy for indoor and outdoor seating areas, and consistent with HCOC guideline for school sporting events.
  • Require students, staff and visitors to stay home if they are sick.
  • Promptly report exposures using the HCOC portal available at (https://www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19) and notify the nearest local health facility (Indian Health Service or Tribal Health Organization). Exposures will be reported on the HCOC webpage of school exposures to notify the public.

All schools are required to update a School Reopening Plan and complete Reopening Readiness Assessment Attestation form.

 

PHEO No. 2022-003

March 11, 2022

DECLARING “ORANGE STATUS” FOR SCHOOLS

The Navajo Nation is experiencing a downward trajectory of cases and remains vigilant as neighboring states are lifiting mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All preventative precautions should continue to be adhered to after reciving the vaccine.

Mask wearing is required in schools. All individuals on the Nation two years of age and older shall wear masks while in public or any area outside your home where you could come within 6 feet of someone who is not from your household (PHEO#2021-15, 08/04/2021).

PREVENTION STRATEGIES TAKEN:

  • Implement more aggressive physical distancing measures.
  • Hybrid (in-person and virtual) or virtual learning shall be offered to the
    maximum extent possible.
  • Limit gathering to 15 or fewer persons for non-classroom instruction events
    such as back-to-school, orientations and other community gatherings.
  • Limit sport event attendance to 25% of maximum occupancy for indoor and outdoor seating areas, and consistent with HCOC guideline for school sporting events.
  • Require students, staff and visitors to stay home if they are sick.
  • Promptly report exposures using the HCOC portal available at (https://www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19) and notify the nearest local health facility (Indian Health Service or Tribal Health Organization). Exposures will be reported on the HCOC webpage of school exposures to notify the public.

All schools are required to update a School Reopening Plan and complete Reopening Readiness Assessment Attestation form.

 

Source:  https://www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19