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Fears of the evolving coronavirus pandemic have already shut down sports events, conferences, school functions and major powwows. It also has people wary of public places and fearful of anyone nearby who so much as sneezes. The threat of the virus poses a serious threat to both people’s health and the economy. We’ll get some updates on what the effect of Covid-19 might ultimately be, how long it might last and what experts recommend to avoid it.

Guests:

Kerri Colfer (Tlingit) – congressional advocate on Native American policy for Friends Committee on National Legislation

Dean Seneca (Seneca) – CEO of Seneca Scientific Solutions+

Dr. Tracie Collins – dean of the University of New Mexico College of Population Health

 

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Information about the coronavirus is changing fast. State by state, tribe by tribe, elected leaders and policymakers are responding to new details about Covid-19 on an hourly basis. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, you are no doubt dealing with the fallout from the response and the actions of public health directives. We will get the perspectives of a variety of tribal officials, health policy experts and others.

Guests:

Dr. Aaron Payment (Tribe of Chippewa Indians) – chairperson of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and first vice-president of the National Congress of American Indians

Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) – director of the Urban Indian Health Institute and chief research officer at the Seattle Indian Health Board

Jonathan Nez (Navajo Nation) – President of the Navajo Nation

Todd Enlow (Cherokee Nation) – chief of staff to Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskins

 

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Break 2 music: Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)

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Despite capturing headlines around the world, the Wuhan novel coronavirus poses little threat so far to people living in the U.S. But a top public health official warns it’s likely the infection will eventually take hold in this country. The Navajo Nation advised its citizens to take precautions and be on the lookout for people showing symptoms. The Seattle Indian Health Board says it’s monitoring for patients who might be at risk. We’ll put some perspective on the coronavirus scare and get reminders on how to avoid infectious diseases like influenza.

 

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