The Navajo Nation 

Office of the President and Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2022

29 new cases, 49,593 recoveries, and no deaths related to COVID-19

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona – On Tuesday, 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 49,593 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. 487,804 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 51,845, including 44 delayed reported cases.

Navajo Nation COVID-19 positive cases by Service Unit:

• Chinle Service Unit: 9,841
• Crownpoint Service Unit: 5,034
• Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 5,318
• Gallup Service Unit: 8,686
• Kayenta Service Unit: 4,880
• Shiprock Service Unit: 9,595
• Tuba City Service Unit: 5,670
• 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 Tuesday, the state of Arizona reported 1,740 new cases, the state of Utah reported 771 new cases, and New Mexico reported 710 cases.

“We are seeing a flattening of the curve in terms of new COVID-19 infections here on the Navajo Nation, but we have to keep our guard up and keep pushing back on the virus. Continue to wear masks in public, practice social distancing, get fully vaccinated, and stay home as much as possible. We are in this together and we all have to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our homes and our communities. Stay strong and keep praying for our people,” 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.

“We are getting through this pandemic one day at a time through the strength and prayers of our elders and many others. We are very grateful for our frontline workers who are fighting hard for all of us each and every day. Please help them by taking precautions to protect yourselves and others. Be safe and keep praying for our people,” 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.