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Several native nations traded their land for the promise of acceptable healthcare as part of treaties, which has not been held up to standard.[0]

Additionally, native nations in fact have tried to set their own lockdown and travel policies. State governments have threatened them for doing so.[1]

[0]. "For Native Americans, Health Care Is A Long, Hard Road Away" - https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/04/13/4738483...

[1]. "'Iā€™m protecting my people': Tribal citizens defend coronavirus checkpoints amid threat from state" - https://www.indianz.com/News/2020/05/11/im-protecting-my-peo...




I could see that affecting death rate, but not the rate of infection/spreading.


You don't see how attempts to shut down travel within one's borders being challenged by governments with significant clout affect the rate of infection and spread?


Think a lot of people in the same house for a large group of it.




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