Wednesday Navajo Nation Covid-19 Update: 70 New Cases and Six More Deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Wednesday, the Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 70 new Covid-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation and six more deaths.

The total number of deaths is now 1,038 as of Wednesday. Reports indicate that 14,714 individuals have recovered from Covid-19, and 234,183 Covid-19 tests have been administered. The total number of positive Covid-19 cases is now 28,544, including three delayed reported cases.

Navajo Nation Covid-19 positive cases by Service Unit:

Chinle Service Unit: 5,255

Crownpoint Service Unit: 2,784

Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 3,302

Gallup Service Unit: 4,515

Kayenta Service Unit: 2,571

Shiprock Service Unit: 4,895

Tuba City Service Unit: 3,393

Winslow Service Unit: 1,811

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