The Navajo Nation 

Office of the President and Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2022

49 new cases, 49,307 recoveries, and no deaths related to COVID-19

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona – On Sunday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 49 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and no deaths. The total number of deaths remains 1,636. The report indicates that 49,307 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 51,739, including eight delayed reported cases.

Navajo Nation COVID-19 positive cases by Service Unit:

• Chinle Service Unit: 9,817
• Crownpoint Service Unit: 5,024
• Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 5,308
• Gallup Service Unit: 8,679
• Kayenta Service Unit: 4,865
• Shiprock Service Unit: 9,561
• 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 Sunday, the state of Arizona reported 4,397 new cases. The states of Utah and New Mexico will report weekend case numbers on Monday. 

“Through the commitment of our frontline warriors, there are plenty of opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots, even on weekends. We have many of our frontline workers who sacrifice time with their families, to administer vaccines seven days a week. So, please get vaccinated to protect yourself against this modern-day monster known as COVID-19. We are in this together and we have to remain committed to pushing back on this virus by taking the proper precautions such as wearing two masks in public, practicing social distancing, and staying home as much as possible,” 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.

“Through our faith in prayer and the support of our loved ones, we will get through this pandemic together. We have many health care workers and first responders fighting for us each and every day, so please do your part to remain safe and healthy. Please be safe and continue to pray for our people and 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.