WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,042 for the Navajo Nation as of Thursday – an increase of 121 positive cases since Wednesday, according to the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center. The report also includes 3,440 total negative test results as of Thursday. There is now a total of 41 confirmed deaths related to COVID-19. 

The 1,042 confirmed positive cases include the following counties:Navajo County, Ariz.: 306Apache County, Ariz.: 147Coconino County, Ariz.: 199McKinley County, N.M.: 203San Juan County, N.M.: 140Cibola County, N.M.: 13San Juan County...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer announced a new Public Health Emergency Order, extending the 57-hour weekend curfew for two additional weekends in the month of April and closing essential businesses during weekend curfews due to community spread of COVID-19. As of April 15, the total number of positive COVID-19 cases reached 921 with 38 deaths.

The first weekend curfew will begin at 8 pm on April 17 and ends on April 20 at 5 am. The second weekend curfew will begin at 8 pm on April 24 and ends on April 27 at 5 am.

“The previous 57-hour weekend curfew was effective in keeping people safe at home and we’re optimistic that the...

Per the Declaration of a Health Emergency for McKinley County, Resolution No. MAR-20-029, which was approved by the McKinley County Commission March 17, and most recent information and guidance from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's Office and the New Mexico Department of Health regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, April 6; McKinley County Government will continue limiting access to all county offices/departments.

For the safety and security of all employees and community members and to help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to practice safe social distancing, we will continue following the limited access schedule effective April 15 through at least May 1. Please understand...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The Navajo Police Department confirms two employees have tested positive to COVID-19.

The Navajo Police Department Office of Chief of Police was notified of the confirmation on April 13.  The employees have been placed on self-quarantine and are monitoring their symptoms.

“Our employee’s health and well being is a priority and as essential employees working in the field of public safety, we are not immune from the possibility of having one of our law enforcement family contract the virus. As the numbers of positive cases increase across the Navajo Nation, so does our risk of being exposed.” Chief Phillip Francisco said.  “The health and safety of our...