Jonathan Nez, 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 17, 2022
Over three-day period, 32 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 32 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and two recent deaths over a three-day period from October 15 – 17. The total number of deaths is now 1,927. 605,445 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 75,231.
Based on cases from September 30 – October 13, 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
Black Mesa Chichiltah Chinle Churchrock Coyote Canyon
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Ganado
Houck Indian Wells Kaibeto Lukachukai Manuelito
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Many Farms
Nageezi Naschitti Newcomb Pinon Red Lake
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Rock Point
Shiprock St Michaels Tachee/Blue Gap Teecnospos Teesto
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Thoreau
Tonalea Tuba City Twin Lakes Upper Fruitland
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“Thank you for remaining cautious of COVID-19 and Monkeypox. Continue to follow and advise the three w’s to your relatives and friends, such as wearing a fitted mask, washing your hands, and watching your distance from others. Most importantly, get up to date on your vaccines. 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 be safe while traveling and attending large gatherings. Be safe and please say a prayer each day for healing and recovery,” 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.
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