WINDOW ROCK, Arizona – The Navajo Nation has reported 85 more COVID-19 cases and four more deaths.
It was only the 15th time in the last 38 days that the tribe had recorded a coronavirus death.
The latest figures, released on Saturday, brought the total number of the strain to 37,345 confirmed COVID-19 cases of the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
The known death toll is now 1,498.
The tribe reported no COVID-related deaths 23 times in 35 days, before reporting five deaths on Thursday and one death on Friday, as well as 88 new cases.
Based on October 15-28 cases, the Navajo Department of Health issued a recommendation for 58 communities due to the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19.
Tribal officials still urge people to get vaccinated, wear masks in public, and minimize their travel.
All Navajo Nation executive staff were required to be fully vaccinated against the virus or undergo regular tests by the end of September.
The tribe’s reservation is the largest in the country at 27,000 square miles and includes parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
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