The Navajo Nation 

Office of the President and Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2022

212 new cases, 44,941 recoveries, and two deaths related to COVID-19

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona – On Friday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 212 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and two deaths. The total number of deaths is now 1,614. The report indicates that 44,941 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. 470,464 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 49,284, including 95 delayed reported cases.

Navajo Nation COVID-19 positive cases by Service Unit:

• Chinle Service Unit: 9,316
• Crownpoint Service Unit: 4,741
• Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 5,179
• Gallup Service Unit: 8,233
• Kayenta Service Unit: 4,572
• Shiprock Service Unit: 8,959
• Tuba City Service Unit: 5,543
• Winslow Service Unit: 2,719

* 22 residences with COVID-19 positive cases are not specific enough to place them accurately in a Service Unit.

On Friday, the state of Arizona reported 15,610 new cases, Utah reported 6,166 cases, and New Mexico reported 5,291 new cases. 

“We are in this together. We have to continue supporting each other and encouraging our loved ones to get vaccinated and get a booster shot. If you look at the data, those who are fully vaccinated have a significantly lesser chance of getting severely sick or hospitalized than those who are not vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective and they are saving lives. Please continue to wear two masks in public, stay home as much as possible, limit travel, and keep praying,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

Health care facilities on the Navajo Nation continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines. If you would like to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines, please contact your health care provider and schedule an appointment.

“If you are experiencing symptoms such as a sore throat, fever, body aches, congestion, or other COVID-19 related symptoms, please remain at home and make a plan to get tested. It takes all of us working together and doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Please be safe, take precautions, and pray for our people,” said Vice President Myron Lizer. 

For more information, including helpful prevention tips, and resources to help stop the spread of COVID-19, visit the NavajoDepartment of Health’s COVID-19 website: http://www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19. For COVID-19 related questions and information, call (928) 871-7014.