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Posted: November 4, 2022
Jonathan Nez

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
November 3, 2022

Over one-week period, 687 new cases and five deaths related to COVID-19 reported, 45 communities identified with high COVID-19 transmission

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona – On Thursday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the NavajoArea Indian Health Service, reported 687 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and five recent deaths over a one-week period from October 28 – November 3, 2022. The total number of deaths is now 1,939. 615,049 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 76,651.

Based on cases from October 20 – November 2, 2022, the Navajo Department of Health issued a Health Advisory Notice for the following 45 communities due to high transmission of COVID-19:

Aneth

Baca/Prewitt

Beclabito

Black Mesa

Bread Springs

Chinle

Churchrock

Counselor

Coyote Canyon

 

Crownpoint

Forest Lake

Ganado

Indian Wells

Iyanbito

Kayenta

Lukachukai

Manuelito

Many Farms

 

Mariano Lake

Naschitti

Nazlini

Newcomb

Oljato

Pinon

Pueblo Pintado

Ramah

Red Lake

 

Red Valley

Rock Point

Rock Springs

Rough Rock

Sanostee

Sheepsprings

Shiprock

Shonto

St Michaels

 

Tachee/Blue Gap

Teecnospos

Teesto

Thoreau

Tohajiilee

Tohatchi

Tsaile/Wheatfields

Tselani/Cottonwood

Upper Fruitland

 

“The number of communities with high transmission of COVID-19 and number of positive cases has slightly increased from last week. We urge our Navajo citizens 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 COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. If you are feeling ill, please get tested, and get necessary treatment if needed. Together, we can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Please stay safe throughout the week,” 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. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the families of people who have lost a loved one to COVID-19. Please continue to be safe while 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 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. 

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