Self Isolation Order Extension

Extension of Order through November 1, 2020 To Limit Opportunities for COVID-19 Transmission

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.

This order extends the original order with an effective date of August 26, 2020. In recognition of the checkerboard jurisdiction on the Tribe’s reservation and for the convenience of tribal members and employees who live off of tribal lands, the Tribal Council is extending its order through November 1, 2020.

In addition to ordering people to isolate as much as possible, 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 Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Law, Communicable Disease, Vaccination, and Quarantine Ordinance.