TAHOLAH, Wash. (AP) — The Quinault Indian Nation is closed to visitors in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases among households on the reservation. The shutdown was announced by the tribal government Saturday.
Officials say the Nation reported its first positive COVID-19 case last week, which required some households to enter a 14-day quarantine period. The closure will be in effect through at least September 6 to ensure infections do not spread.
Access to the Quinault Indian Reservation, which is Washington’s coast between Grays Harbor and La Push, will be restricted to village residents, Quinault tribal members, and essential government employees.