(ABC4) — The Navajo Nation skilled 417 new instances and two deaths associated to COVID-19 from Nov. 10 to Nov. 17.
That quantity is only a fraction of the whole variety of deaths at 1,952 and total optimistic COVID-19 instances at 77,912, regardless of the almost 650,000 COVID-19 checks already administered.
“We urge our Navajo residents to replace their COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and flu pictures. If you’re feeling in poor health, please get examined, and get the required remedy if wanted. Sporting a masks and washing your arms are nonetheless one of the best practices to stop contracting diseases. Collectively, we will stop the unfold of COVID-19 in our communities. Please keep secure all through the week,” stated Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
Primarily based on instances from Nov. 3 to Nov. 16, the Navajo Division of Well being issued a Well being Advisory Discover for the next 45 communities:
- Baca/Prewitt
- Rock Level
- Dennehotso
- Naschitti
- Many Farms
- Chichiltah
- Purple Valley
- Ganado
- Bread Springs
- Newcomb
- Gadiiahi
- Rock Springs
- Chinle
- Hogback
- Pinedale
- Tough Rock
- Churchrock
- Indian Wells
- Pinon
- Sanostee
- Counselor
- Inscription Home
- Pueblo Pintado
- Sheepsprings
- Cove
- Iyanbito
- Ramah
- Shiprock
- Coyote Canyon
- Kayenta
- Purple Lake
- Tachee/Blue Hole
- Crownpoint
- Lukachukai
- Purple Rock
- Teecnospos
- Teesto
- Thoreau
- Tohajiilee
- Tohatchi
- Tsaile/Wheatfields
- Tsayatoh
- Tselani/Cottonwood
- Twin Lakes
- Higher Fruitland
“Our ideas and prayers are with the households who’ve misplaced a liked one to COVID-19 and who’re additionally recovering from the sickness. Please proceed to be secure whereas attending giant gatherings. Be secure and say a prayer for a secure week,” stated Vice President Myron Lizer.
For extra data, together with useful prevention ideas and sources, go to the Navajo Division of Well being’s COVID-19 website. For COVID-19-related questions and data, name (928) 871-7014.
