The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing results as of 11:59 pm Eastern on May 6, 2020.
According to the data, 48,809 tests have been administered within the IHS system. Of those, 4,806 have returned positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. That represents an increase of about 4.2 percent from the 4,614 cases previously reported.
Overall, testing increased by 6.5 percent between May 5 and May 6, the data shows. It grew by nearly 6.4 percent between May 4 and May 5.
Every region of the IHS surpassed the 1,000-test milestone weeks ago except for the Tucson Area in southern Arizona. Testing grew by less than 1 percent in the region, which serves nearly 27,000 Native Americans.
The Navajo Area and the Alaska Area continue to report the largest number of tests administered.
COVID-19 Cases by IHS Area
Data is reported from IHS, tribal, and urban Indian organization facilities, though reporting by tribal and urban programs is voluntary. Data updated May 8, 2020, and reflect cases reported to the IHS through 11:59 pm on May 6, 2020.
| IHS Area | Tested | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 9,695 | 20 | 7,284 |
| Albuquerque | 3,565 | 342 | 2,448 |
| Bemidji | 1,584 | 79 | 1,236 |
| Billings | 4,381 | 112 | 4,246 |
| California | 1,839 | 71 | 1,344 |
| Great Plains | 1,720 | 79 | 1,540 |
| Nashville | 2,664 | 223 | 2,149 |
| Navajo | 12,113 | 2,992 | 8,491 |
| Oklahoma City | 6,049 | 196 | 5,464 |
| Phoenix | 2,522 | 455 | 1,742 |
| Portland | 1,925 | 216 | 1,699 |
| Tucson | 752 | 21 | 642 |
| TOTAL | 48,809 | 4,806 | 38,285 |
IHS: https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/
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