WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 55 new COVID-19 cases and one more death.
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 32,430 coronavirus cases and 1,400 known deaths since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
The vast Navajo Nation spans parts of New Mexico, Utah and Arizona.
“Health care facilities on the Navajo Nation are currently administering booster shots to individuals with compromised immune systems,” tribal President Jonathan Nez said. “In order to see a consistent reduction in new COVID-19 cases, we need more of our Navajo Nation residents to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.”
Nez has said all Navajo Nation executive branch employees will need to be fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 by the end of September or be required to submit to regular testing.
The new rules apply to full, part-time and temporary employees, including those working for tribal enterprises like utilities, shopping centers and casinos.
Any worker who does not show proof of vaccination by Sept. 29 must be tested every two weeks or face discipline.
