The Navajo Nation 

Office of the President and Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2021

7 new cases, 16,066 recoveries, and three more deaths related to COVID-19

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On Saturday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 7 new COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation and three more deaths. The total number of deaths is now 1,168 as of Saturday. Reports indicate that 16,066 individuals have recovered from COVID-19, and 244,009 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 29,719, including three delayed reported cases. 

Navajo Nation COVID-19 positive cases by Service Unit:

• Chinle Service Unit: 5,463
• Crownpoint Service Unit: 2,851
• Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 3,532
• Gallup Service Unit: 4,695
• Kayenta Service Unit: 2,630
• Shiprock Service Unit: 5,005
• Tuba City Service Unit: 3,597
• Winslow Service Unit: 1,928

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

The Navajo Nation’s daily curfew remains in effect from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (MST) seven days a week.

“It’s uplifting to see that our Navajo people are making progress in fighting COVID-19, but we have to remember that there are several variants that continue to spread, the most recent being in the state of New York. We have to remain diligent and keep taking all precautions and informing our elders. Be safe and continue praying for the families that are grieving the loss of loved ones and those who are fighting the virus. We have to continue to stay home as much as possible, wear a mask or two, avoid large gatherings, practice social distancing, and wash your hands with soap and warm water often,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

Health care facilities across the Navajo Nation continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines during drive-thru events or by appointment. If you would like to receive the vaccine, please contact your health care provider for more information for your Service Unit.

“We are very thankful to all of our Navajo people for helping to bring down the numbers of daily new cases of COVID-19, but there is still much to be done. So please stay focused and take all precautions to protect yourselves and your family members. We are in this fight against COVID-19 together and we all have to do our part to help,” 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.