The Navajo Nation 

Office of the President and Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2022

29 new cases, 49,441 recoveries, and no deaths related to COVID-19, 64 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 29 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and no deaths. The total number of deaths remains 1,636. The report indicates that 49,441 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. 486,474 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 51,772, including four delayed reported cases.

Navajo Nation COVID-19 positive cases by Service Unit:

• Chinle Service Unit: 9,826
• Crownpoint Service Unit: 5,028
• Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 5,308
• Gallup Service Unit: 8,680
• Kayenta Service Unit: 4,872
• Shiprock Service Unit: 9,573
• Tuba City Service Unit: 5,664
• Winslow Service Unit: 2,799

* 22 residences with COVID-19 positive cases are not specific enough to place them accurately in a Service Unit.

On Monday, the state of Arizona reported 2,685 new cases. The state of Utah reported 3,128 new cases and New Mexico reported 3,245 cases, which also include weekend case numbers. Based on cases from Jan. 28, 2022 to Feb. 10, 2022, the Navajo Department of Health issued a Health Advisory Notice for the following 64 communities due to uncontrolled spread of COVID-19:

“Through the Omicron surge, the COVID-19 vaccines proved to be effective in pushing back on the symptoms and preventing a surge in hospitalizations. As we continue to recover from the surge, we still need more of our people to get fully vaccinated to help prepare us for any other potential variants. We have to continue to prepare and that includes eating healthy foods and exercising to help build our immune system. Being proactive and planning ahead will help you, your families, and all of our communities. Please continue to take precautions and push back on COVID-19,” 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.

“The teachings of our elders continue to provide us with the strength and guidance to push forward through this pandemic. We have to continue to support each other and encourage our loved ones. Please be safe, keep praying, and keep taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our homes and in our 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. 

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