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Ute Mountain Ute Tribe stays ahead of coronavirus pandemic

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As of Thursday, April 9, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribehad no reported cases of COVID-19. The number is in stark contrast to the neighboring Navajo Nation, now with more than 450 confirmed cases. KSUT's Mark Duggan spoke with the tribe's chairman about the steps they've taken to stay ahead of the pandemic.  

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