Jonathan Nez, far right, 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
October 10, 2022
Over three-day period, 38 new cases and two deaths related to COVID-19 reported, 29 communities identified with high COVID-19 transmission
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 38 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and two recent deaths over a three-day period from October 8 – 10. The total number of deaths is now 1,922. 603,286 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 74,683, including 10 delayed reported cases.
Based on cases from September 23 – October 6, 2022, the Navajo Department of Health issued a Health Advisory Notice for the following 29 communities due to high transmission of COVID-19:
| Baca/Prewitt
Birdsprings Chichiltah Chinle Coyote Canyon Ganado
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Houck
Kaibeto Low Mountain Lukachukai Manuelito Many Farms
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Mexican Water
Naschitti Newcomb Pinedale Pinon Red Lake
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Rock Point
Shiprock Shonto St Michaels Tachee/Blue Gap Teecnospos
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Thoreau
Tonalea Tuba City Twin Lakes Two Grey Hills
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“We must be 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, please get tested, and get necessary treatment if needed. Together, we can prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in our communities,” 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 speedy and full recovery. Please continue to take precautions while traveling and in public. 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.