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    Coronavirus Cases Spike In Navajo Nation, Where Water Service Is Often Scarce

    Navajo Nation is under stay-at-home orders — but thousands of people are forced to leave their houses for necessities such as water.
    by Bill Chappell Mar 26, 2020 1 minute
    Many Navajo haul non-potable water from windmills like this one for their sheep and to do the washing. Other sources range from water stations to natural springs. Now they must balance an order to shelter in place with the need to bring water back for their homes.

    The Navajo Nation reported its first two coronavirus cases on March 17. Just over a week later, there are now 69 cases. The reservation is under stay-at-home orders — but thousands of people must regularly leave their

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