After declaring a public health emergency in the middle of last week, the small community of Chilchinbeto in Navajo County has been declared a "hot spot" for coronavirus cases by Navajo Nation officials. Within the community, health officials have confirmed seven positive cases of COVID-19. Nation officials have required the community to be closed to the public and visitors, while requiring people in the town to shelter in place. Across the Navajo Nation, which spans four states, 14 total confirmed cases have been announced. The public health emergency requires restaurants operate at no greater than 50 percent of maximum occupancy and no greater than 50 percent of seating capacity.

Source: Daily Sun March 21, 2020 04:30 UTC