{"id":18852,"date":"2022-08-18T10:29:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T14:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/covid19\/?p=18852"},"modified":"2022-08-18T10:36:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T14:36:02","slug":"navajo-nation-arizona-new-mexico-utah-933","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/covid19\/2022\/08\/18\/navajo-nation-arizona-new-mexico-utah-933\/","title":{"rendered":"Navajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jonathan Nez, right, serves as President of the Navajo Nation. Photo: Navajo Nation Office of President and Vice President<\/p><\/div>\n

The Navajo Nation <\/p>\n

Office of the President and Vice President<\/p>\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong>
\nAugust 17, 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

41 new cases and four deaths related to COVID-19 reported<\/strong><\/h2>\n

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona <\/strong>\u2013 On Wednesday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 41 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and four recent deaths. The total number of deaths is now 1,883. 577,715 COVID-19 tests have been administered.<\/p>\n

The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 63,404, including 21 delayed reported cases. A new case is defined as a positive test within the last 72-hours. Some cases are due to delayed reporting from the states. Any positive tests from beyond the last 72-hours are considered delayed.<\/p>\n

The Navajo Nation remains in \u201cyellow status,\u201d in accordance with Public Health Emergency Order No. 2022-004 available online at: https:\/\/www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov\/COVID-19<\/a>. <\/p>\n

“To help stop the spread of COVID-19, we must follow the three w’s, wear a fitted mask, wash our hands, and watch our distance from others. If you were exposed to COVID-19, watch for symptoms, wear a mask, take a test, and take extra precautions to avoid exposing others. If you test positive, follow isolation guidelines to protect yourself and others. We can beat this virus by following all recommended COVID-19 guidelines,” said President Jonathan Nez. <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about mental health have grown throughout the country. As relatives, friends, and neighbors, check and pray for each other. Together, we can restore and heal as a nation,” said Vice President Myron Lizer. <\/p>\n

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<\/a>. For COVID-19 related questions and information, call (928) 871-7014. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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