Truely I don’t understand this.
Why are the tribes so susceptible to this virus.
Oglala lakota county ( pine ridge )closed their borders and refused to allow any traffic in or out
Oglala lakota county ( pine ridge )closed their borders and refused to allow any traffic in or out.
Not exactly correct.
If you live on the Rez, I believe you can come and go as needed.
The fast way from Rapid City to Gordon NE, Rushville NE, or Martin SD is through the Rez. That movement has been blocked by the closure.
We actually have a temporary highway sign that attempts to explain the closure east on highway 44. I unfortunately did not take a picture of it when I passed by Sunday.
Lot of old folks in Indian Country, lot of diabetes, bad diet habits-too many carbs, families living together, lack of clean water, remote areas.
Another group hard hit is Hispanics, esp those of Mexican heritage (most Mexicans are part Indian)