Jonathan Nez, left, 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
September 19, 2022
Over three-day period, 18 new cases and no deaths related to COVID-19 reported, 31 communities identified with uncontrolled spread
WINDOW ROCK, Arizona – On Monday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 18 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and no recent deaths over a three-day period from September 17 – 19. The total number of deaths is 1,898. 596,234 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 73,536, including 17 delayed reported cases.
Based on cases from September 2 – 15, 2022, the Navajo Department of Health issued a Health Advisory Notice for the following 31 communities due to uncontrolled spread of COVID-19:
| Bread Springs
Cameron Chichiltah Chinle Churchrock Coyote Canyon Fort Defiance
|
Ganado
Houck Indian Wells Iyanbito Kayenta Low Mountain
|
Lukachukai
Manuelito Nahatadziil Nazlini Oak Springs Pinon
|
Red Lake
Rock Springs Sheepsprings Shiprock Shonto St. Michaels
|
Sweetwater
Tachee/Blue Gap Teecnospos Tohatchi Tuba City Twin Lakes
|
“We must be very cautious with the spread of COVID-19 and Monkeypox. Continue to follow and advise the three w’s to your relatives and friends, such as wear a fitted mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance from others. If you are feeling ill like symptoms, please get tested, and if you are feeling ill, please stay home and get necessary treatment. Together, we can prevent community outbreaks of COVID-19 and Monkeypox,” 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.
“Our thoughts are with those who are currently fighting COVID-19 and we pray for a quick and full recovery. Please continue to take precautions and push back on the virus together. Be safe and please say a prayer each day for our people, frontline workers, and communities,” 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.