Navajo coronavirus cases increase to 1,197, one survivor shares his story

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,197 for the Navajo Nation as of Saturday – an increase of 70 positive cases since Friday, according to the Navajo Department of Health and Navajo Area Indian Health Service, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center. The report also includes 4,075 total negative test results as of Saturday. There remains a total of 44 confirmed deaths, with an average age of 66-years-old, related to COVID-19 as reported on Friday.

MESSAGES OF HOPE SERIES - COVID-19

Over the next several weeks, the Nez-Lizer Administration will feature short videos from members of the Navajo Nation, who have recovered and overcome COVID-19 in inspire hope in our Navajo People. President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer understand that there are many people who may be afraid and perhaps losing hope. Our leaders want everyone to know that there are many people recovering and beating COVID-19 and they want those stories to heard as well.

If you or someone you know has tested positive for COVID-19 and have recovered, and would be willing to share a short video to be featured on our social media outlets, please send an email to [e-mail] and provide your name, contact info, and a brief description of your experience. We would greatly appreciate you sharing your story to inspire hope in others!


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[Wellstone ruled]

1. This is a real crisis happening in real time.

For those of us how know just how trying things are for those living on the Reservation is,every ingredient for a massive death toll is right in plan site. Poverty,Poverty,Poverty and top that off with Governmental Inaction and Exploitation,and one really lousy Medical System in place.