The Navajo Nation
Office of the President and Vice President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2022
27 new cases, 50,312 recoveries, and one recent death related to COVID-19
WINDOW ROCK, Arizona – On Friday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 27 new COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation and one recent death. The total number of deaths is 1,647. The report indicates that 50,312 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. 494,214 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The overall total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 52,297.
Navajo Nation COVID-19 positive cases by Service Unit:
- Chinle Service Unit: 9,984
- Crownpoint Service Unit: 5,093
- Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 5,332
- Gallup Service Unit: 8,760
- Kayenta Service Unit: 4,933
- Shiprock Service Unit: 9,690
- Tuba City Service Unit: 5,681
- Winslow Service Unit: 2,802
* 22 residences with COVID-19 positive cases are not specific enough to place them accurately in a Service Unit.
On Friday, the state of Arizona reported 1,773 new cases, the state of Utah reported 425 new cases, and New Mexico reported 453 cases.
“We are seeing a gradual decline in the numbers of new cases each week, but we have to remain diligent and keep taking precautions to lessen the spread of COVID-19 in our homes and communities. Wearing two masks in public places and getting fully vaccinated and boosted are the best defense against this virus. Please be very cautious, encourage your elders to take precautions, and continue to pray,” 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.
“Our faith in our prayers and the love of our family and friends continue to carry us through this pandemic. Our frontline workers continue to fight hard for all of us each day. So please, help them by taking extra precautions and taking care of our elders and those with underlying health conditions. We are in this together,” 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.
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