The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing results as of 11:59 pm Eastern on May 9, 2020.
According to the data, 55,969 tests have been administered within the IHS system. Of those, 5,255 have returned positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. That represents a 1.6 percent increase from the 5,171 cases previously reported.
The slight increase is indicative of a lull that has been seen in the data during weekends. Along the same lines, testing grew by just 1.4 percent between May 8 and May 9. In the weekdays prior, the growth rate hovered around 6.4 percent.
COVID-19 Cases by IHS Area
Data are reported from IHS, tribal, and urban Indian organization facilities, though reporting by tribal and urban programs is voluntary. Data reflect cases reported to the IHS through 11:59 pm on May 9, 2020.
| IHS Area | Tested | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 10,849 | 22 | 8,252 |
| Albuquerque | 3,854 | 353 | 2,661 |
| Bemidji | 1,863 | 80 | 1,344 |
| Billings | 5,051 | 127 | 4,663 |
| California | 2,046 | 75 | 1,524 |
| Great Plains | 2,208 | 87 | 1,766 |
| Nashville | 2,983 | 260 | 2,460 |
| Navajo | 14,067 | 3,239 | 9,873 |
| Oklahoma City | 7,056 | 218 | 6,382 |
| Phoenix | 2,951 | 554 | 2,105 |
| Portland | 2,262 | 219 | 2,004 |
| Tucson | 779 | 21 | 669 |
| TOTAL | 55,969 | 5,255 | 43,703 |
IHS: https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/
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