Self Isolation Order

Effective March 22, 2020, the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council, with the concurrence of the Health Director, hereby issues an order directing that persons who live on tribal lands, as well as tribal employees who are on paid leave from work, self-isolate and shelter in place at their home to the extent possible to limit opportunities to transmit the COVID-19 virus to others.

In addition, the Tribal Council issues a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people within public places on tribal lands. This is not intended to limit gatherings of family members, but people are encouraged to be mindful that family occasions also provide opportunities for virus transmission. When people do gather in a location, social distancing of at least 6 feet should be used.

This order is granted under the Tribal Council’s inherent authority as a native sovereign nation, as well as the authority identified in its Public Health State of Emergency delegation on March 15, 2020, Resolution #044-20, and Chapter 26-A of StockbridgeMunsee Tribal Law, Communicable Disease, Vaccination, and Quarantine Ordinance.

As part of this order, people are permitted to travel to the extent necessary for medical treatment, for work, or to purchase needed supplies. If possible, people should not travel beyond a 30-mile radius. People must avoid travel to and from areas that are known to be a hot-spot for COVID-19 infection.

The Tribal Council understands there may be persons who provide critical services that need to travel beyond a 30-mile radius and authorizes them on a case-by-case basis.

This order shall expire as of April 4, 2020, but may be canceled, re-issued, or modified at any time by action of the Tribal President or Vice-President on behalf of the Tribal Council.