LAKE VALLEY CHAPTER

PHEO 2022-004/005/006

NN PHEO

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER 2022-004/005/006

YELLOW STATUS

PHEO No. 2022-004

April 5, 2022

DECLARING “YELLOW STATUS” FOR BUSINESSES

The Navajo Nation is experiencing a downward trajectory (decreasing) of cases.; therefore, the Nation is continuing declaring “Yellow” status for businesses. The Navajo Nation remains vigilant as neighboring states are lifting mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
According to the CDC, the Omicron variant seem to spread more easily and quickly than the other previous variants, including Delta. As coronavirus vaccines continue to be made available on the Navajo Nation, all preventative precautions should continue to be adhered to after receiving the vaccine.
The Navajo Nation’s roads are reopened to Visitors and Tourists, all Navajo Nation enterprises and Navajo businesses are open to Navajo citizens and non-Navajo tourists and visitors, in compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols and applicable Public Health Orders.
All businesses are required:
  • 75% maximum occupancy
    • Restaurants (indoor & outdoor dining)
    • Navajo casinos
    • Lodging and hotels (campgrounds & RV parks)
    • Museums and zoos
    • Marinas and parks
      • Tour businesses must follow the HCOC Reopening Guidelines for Tour Businesses.
    • Movie theaters
    • Personal Care and Services
  • Flea markets and roadside markets are allowed in accordance with guidelines issued by the HCOC.
  • Gathering of 25 or fewer people are permitted for youth programs
  • 25% of maximum occupancy or less dependent on 6 feet phyiscal distancing
    • Gyms
    • Wellness Centers
    • Recreational Facilities

All businesses are required to submit  a COVID-19 Reopening Plan to the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development before reopening in Yellow Status. 

PHEO No. 2022-005

April 5, 2022

REEMPHASIZING “SAFER AT HOME” ORDER AND UPDATING GATHERING LIMITS

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. The Navajo Nation is experiencing a downward trajectory of cases, but remains vigilant with preventative strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and all precautions should continue to be adhered to after receiving the vaccine. 
  • Wearing a mask in public continues to be mandatory (PHEO#2021-015, 8/4/2021)
  • 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 25 or fewer persons: social gatherings, traditional ceremonies, churches & other houses of worship, bible study group, youth programs, and holiday gatherings.
  • Gathering limits of 25 or fewer persons: in-person meeting and training.
  • Gathering limit of 50 or fewer persons: outdoor recreational events (walks, runs, bike runs, motorcycle events and similar events). HCOC encourages COVID vaccine verification of participants by event administrators. 
  • “Drive-in” gatherings up to 100 vehicles: internet access, religious services, funeral services, graduations, and similar events.
    • People from the same vehicle remain in their vehicles.
    • Park 6 feet from other vehicles 360 degrees around the vehicle.
    • Organizers and participants wear masks.
    • No-contact manner and social distancing.

Graduation events risk categories:

  1. Lower risk (Preferred): Virtual, Live Streaming, Drive Through, or Car Parade. 
  2. Moderate risk: Outdoor in-person at 75% maximum occupancy for outdoor seating areas. 
  3. Higher risk: Indoor in-person events at 50% of maximum occupancy for indoor seating areas and conducted in two hours or less. 

Fair events are allowed:

  • 50% maximum occupancy for indoor seating areas
  • 75% maximum occupancy for outdoor seating areas
  • HCOC encourages vaccine verification
All businesses must continue to comply with the requirements of PHEO #200-004 or subsequent order and continue to address safety measures as follows:
  • Ensure physical distance of six-feet between everyone at the place of business all times if possible. 
  • Mandatory mask wearing in public.
  • Encourage COVID vaccine awareness.
  • Provide standards for how to respond to suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 among employees. Report all cases to the NHCOC. 

No daily curfew in effect. 

     

    PHEO No. 2022-006

    April 5, 2022

    DECLARING “YELLOW 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). Moderate transmission of COVID-19.

    PREVENTION STRATEGIES TAKEN:

    • Parent options, use of masks, physical distancing, hygiene, claening & ventilation, diagnostic testing, contact tracing, required reporting, and COVID-19 vaccinations. 
    • Limit gathering to 25 or fewer persons for non-classroom instruction events
      such as back-to-school, orientations and other community gatherings.
    • Limit sport event attendance to 50% of maximum occupancy for indoor and 75% of maximum occupancy for 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