The Navajo Nation reported no COVID-19 cases and “no recent deaths” on March 22.
The news was posted to Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer’s Facebook page. They cited the figures from the Navajo Department of Health.
“Thanks to the dedication and commitment of the Navajo people, health care workers, frontline warriors, and many others, the Navajo Nation has no new cases of COVID-19 reported,” Nez said in a statement. “Once again, the Navajo Nation is exemplifying what can be accomplished when we listen to the public health experts and work together. Our hard work is paying off and our prayers are being answered.”
The developments are all the more significant, given that this is not the first time the Navajo Nation has seen no reported cases. The last time was back in September, the first for the Nation since the pandemic began.
As of March 22, the total number of deaths remained 1,233 as previously reported on Saturday, the press release stated. Reports indicate that 16,331 individuals have recovered from COVID-19, and 251,270 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 30,007.
The Navajo Nation reports that the Gallup Service Unit has 4,745 positive cases of coronavirus, the press release said.
In a prepared statement March 22, Nez offered some advice to his Navajo residents, who live in multiple states.
“While today’s numbers are to be commended, the fight against COVID-19 continues on. Variants continue to be of great concern across the country, especially as we see more and more people travel including students on spring break,” he said. “Please continue to stay home as much as possible, wear one or two masks in public and near others who do not reside under the same household as you, avoid large crowds and gatherings, practice social distancing, and wash your hands often.”
