WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) - The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 13 additional COVID-19 cases and one more death from the virus as a downward trend in infections and hospitalizations continues.
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 29,900 confirmed cases and 1,205 known deaths since the pandemic began a year ago.
The Navajo Department of Health identified eight communities with uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 on Tuesday.
That compares with 75 communities having an uncontrolled spread of the virus in January.
Health facilities on the reservation and in border towns are conducting drive-thru vaccine events or administering doses by appointment.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said home is still the safest place for people be despite the relaxing of some restrictions in neighboring states, including Arizona.
A daily curfew from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. and a mask mandate remain in effect for residents of the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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