Navajo Nation Reports 10 More COVID-19 Deaths, 105 New Cases
May 31, 2020, 3:41 PM | Updated: Jul 13, 2023, 12:12 pm
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation has reported an additional 10 deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the death total on the reservation to 241.
According to numbers released early Sunday morning, a total of 5,250 people have tested positive for the virus, an increase of 105 cases from Saturday.
At least 1,814 individuals have recovered from COVID-19, according to reports from nine health care facilities.
Information about current hospitalizations was not released.
The Navajo Nation entered its eighth straight weekend lockdown beginning at 8:00 p.m. Friday.
“During this weekend’s lockdown, let’s remain diligent and stay home and avoid large gatherings to minimize the spread of the coronavirus in our Nation,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
President Nez also encouraged families to teach one another the importance of practicing safe and healthy habits to limit the exposure to COVID-19.
“Take the time to keep your family safe at home during the lockdown, such as washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and regularly cleaning and disinfecting high touched surfaces in the home,” he said.
Vice President Myron Lizer urged Navajo residents to take care of their mental and physical health during this uncertain time.
“Please stay connected with relatives and neighbors by phone or video chat and remind them that they have support,” said Lizer. “If you are feeling stress or anxious, take the time to take a deep breath, stretch, or pray. Exercise by working out or by doing household chores and avoid unhealthy foods and drinks. We must protect ourselves and others.”
The lockdown, which requires businesses to remain closed, will remain in effect until 5:00 a.m. Monday.
The reservation covers 25,000 square miles in the Four Corners area, which includes a portion of Utah’s San Juan County. Here is a case breakdown across service units:
- Kayenta Service Unit: 798
- Shiprock Service Unit: 849
- Chinle Service Unit: 1,357
- Crownpoint Service Unit: 513
- Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 277
- Gallup Service Unit: 875
- Tuba City Service Unit: 448
- Winslow Service Unit: 102
