The Indian Health Service has updated its coronavirus testing data, showing results as of 11:59 pm Eastern on May 12, 2020.
According to the data, 62,518 tests have been administered within the IHS system. Of those 5,999 returned positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. That represents a 3.9 percent increase from the 5,773 cases previously reported.
Overall, testing grew by 5 percent between May 11 and May 12, the data shows. It grew by nearly 4 percent between May 10 and May 11.
Some regions of Indian Country are still lagging when it comes to testing. The Tucson Area, which serves nearly 27,000 Native Americans in southern Arizona, has barely registered significant growth in recent days.
Between May 11 and May 12, testing in the Tucson Area grew by about 2.3 percent. Between May 10 and May 12, it only grew by 2.4 percent.
The Tucson Area also has yet to see more than 1,000 tests. Every other region passed the milestone weeks ago.
The Navajo Area (15,875 tests) and the Alaska Area (11,909 tests) continue to dominate in terms of overall testing. The Oklahoma City (7,860 tests) comes in a distant third.
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 12, 2020.
| IHS Area | Tested | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 11,909 | 22 | 9,407 |
| Albuquerque | 4,130 | 378 | 2,903 |
| Bemidji | 2,132 | 92 | 1,606 |
| Billings | 5,531 | 143 | 5,288 |
| California | 2,252 | 82 | 1,713 |
| Great Plains | 2,501 | 121 | 2,070 |
| Nashville | 3,344 | 313 | 2,835 |
| Navajo | 15,875 | 3,668 | 11,275 |
| Oklahoma City | 7,860 | 230 | 6,892 |
| Phoenix | 3,701 | 687 | 2,692 |
| Portland | 2,467 | 241 | 2,171 |
| Tucson | 816 | 22 | 699 |
| TOTAL | 62,518 | 5,999 | 49,551 |
IHS: https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/
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