Lapwai, Idaho- On May 2, 2020 the Nimiipuu Health clinic in Lapwai conducted additional testing as a result of the two positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) that were confirmed on Friday, May 1, 2020. While performing 28 tests, the clinic confirmed ten additional positive tests. There are now a total of 12 positive cases […]
Lapwai, Idaho- On May 1, 2020, two patients at Nimiipuu Health, the tribal clinic on the Nez Perce Reservation, tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). To date, Nimiipuu Health has tested 12 individuals. These are the first two confirmed positive cases. The individuals are Nez Perce tribal members and of the same family. […]
Lapwai, Idaho- The Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) continues to work hard on adapting and being responsive to the needs of the public due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Several policies, programs and services have been enacted to meet the needs of employees and tribal members during this time. During the early […]
Lapwai, Idaho- Following the Nez Perce Tribe’s (Tribe) declaration of a Public Health Emergency on March 18, 2020, it continues to run its Emergency Operations Command (EOC) center under the direction of Incident Commander Marty Antone, Nez Perce Tribal Police Department (NPTPD) Captain. The EOC is currently operating at a response level higher than currently […]
With The Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) recently having issued a resolution declaring a state of public health emergency on the Nez Perce Reservation, consistent with efforts around the globe to take preventative measures to avert the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), The Nez Perce Tribal Enterprises remains committed to making efforts to protect the health and […]
Lapwai, Idaho- Based on several confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our region, the Nez Perce Tribe has elected to enact a Stay-At-Home Order for the Nez Perce Reservation effective immediately until further notice. “At this time, we find it in the best interest of our people to further emphasize social distancing. There is […]
Orofino, Idaho- In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic, the Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) has decided to cancel the previously scheduled Saturday, March 28, 2020 Tunnel Pond Opening Day, Free Fishing Event. This decision was made to meet the recommendations of avoiding large crowds. Tunnel Pond will open for regular fishing season on Wednesday, […]
Lapwai, Idaho- The Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) has issued a resolution declaring a state of public health emergency on the Nez Perce Reservation due to the occurrence and imminent threat of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). An incident command team has been mobilized to keep abreast of the latest information and data related to COVID-19. Incident Command along […]