WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation reported 38 new confirmed cases of coronavirus on Friday and no new deaths.
Tribal President Jonathan Nez said the daily increase in cases is in line with other places around the country. He urged residents of the vast reservation that extends into New Mexico, Utah and Arizona to limit travel, wear a mask and social distance.
“We have to be diligent and continue to follow the guidelines and protocols provided by the CDC and our public health experts,” he said in a statement.
The new cases bring the total on the reservation to 32,469 since the pandemic began, according to tribal health officials. The death toll remains at 1,400.
