March 17, 2020 The Navajo Nation confirmed Tuesday that a resident of Chilchinbeto, Ariz., has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after being treated at the Kayenta Health Center and later transferred to a Phoenix area hospital. Read the full statement from the office of Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez:

Update on Friday, March 20, 2020: Libraries in Bluff and Montezuma Creek are now closed. Note: San Juan County Commission Chairman Kenneth Maryboy released the following update on Monday, March 15, 2020. San Juan County has taken a proactive measure by declaring a Public Health State of Emergency. This preventive move is intended to protect … Continue reading San Juan County Declares Public Health Emergency, Libraries to Close

On Friday, March 13, the San Juan School District announced it will be shutting down all schools through March 27. Remote teaching will continue as will the school breakfast and lunch program. Meals will be available for pick up at school locations during posted hours. There are currently no known cases of the novel coronavirus … Continue reading San Juan School District closes its schools through March 27

Editor's Note: The Canyon Echo will be publishing Covid-19 updates related to southeast Utah and republishing content like this story that gives context and tips for the coronavirus outbreak. Please get in touch if you have questions, suggestions or concerns: groatnotes@gmail.com By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News March 16, 2020 As the number of coronavirus … Continue reading To Stop Coronavirus In Its Tracks, Here’s Your Guide To 5 Degrees Of Separation