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The Indian Health Service updated its coronavirus testing data, showing results as of 11:59 pm Eastern on June 14, 2020.

The data, however, contains a number of anomalies. The number of tests, positive results and negative results are all lower than figures reported on June 13, making it impossible to adequately compare the outcomes.

The number of tests in the Phoenix Area, for example, dropped dramatically from 27,118 to 16,510. The Billings Area also saw a decline in the number in reported tests.

The IHS said it is looking into the discrepancies.

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 June 14, 2020.

IHS Area Tested Positive Negative
Alaska 29,348 68 22,970
Albuquerque 15,256 876 10,424
Bemidji 10,108 295 9,262
Billings 17,141 263 14,030
California 3,437 143 2,782
Great Plains 14,264 702 12,421
Nashville 7,126 948 5,935
Navajo 35,339 7,442 25,422
Oklahoma City 34,952 703 33,262
Phoenix 16,510 3,102 12,329
Portland 7,891 581 7,304
Tucson 1,976 95 1,770
TOTAL 193,348 15,218 157,911

IHS: https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/

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