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March 20, 2020

Navajo Nation reports 14 coronavirus cases and urge Dineh to stay home







Nez-Lizer and health care experts urge public to stay home as total number of positive COVID-19 test results reaches 14

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer
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Update on Sunday: Navajo Nation has 26 cases of coronavirus

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On Thursday evening, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were informed by the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area IHS that the total number of positive cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus for members of the Navajo Nation has reached 14.

The majority of the 14 cases involve individuals who initially reported their symptoms to the Kayenta IHS Service Unit, and others who either reported to or were transported to or were treated at Chinle Health Care Facility, and Northern Navajo Medical Center. Health and emergency officials are taking every precaution to screen and isolate their family members and others. The Navajo Health Command Operations Center and Navajo Area IHS are in the process of determining if and how the cases relate.