Jonathan Nez serves as President of the Navajo Nation. Photo: Navajo Nation Office of President and Vice President
The Navajo Nation
Office of the President and Vice President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2022
56 new cases and no deaths related to COVID-19 reported
WINDOW ROCK, Arizona – On Thursday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 56 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and no deaths. The total number of deaths remains 1,879. 584,307 COVID-19 tests have been administered.
The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 71,316, including four delayed reported cases. A new case is defined as a positive test within the last 72-hours. Some cases are due to delayed reporting from the states. Any positive tests from beyond the last 72-hours are considered delayed.
“As COVID-19 case numbers continue to fluctuate, we have to remain strong and focus on protecting ourselves by getting fully vaccinated and wearing our masks in crowded places. Everyone has to do their part to help push back on this virus, so please be very cautious especially if you travel off the Navajo Nation. We are in this together,” said NavajoNation 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.
“Continue to practice the safety measures put forth by the health care experts and please inform your elders and encourage them to be cautious in public places. We have many frontline workers who are fighting for us all each and every day. Please keep them in your prayers as well,” said Vice President Myron Lizer.
For more information, including helpful prevention tips, and resources to help stop the spread of COVID-19, visit the Navajo Department 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.