WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 49 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death.
It was the tribe’s first reported coronavirus-related fatality in the last four days. The latest numbers pushed the Navajo Nation’s total to 32,650 cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago and 1,404 known deaths.
Tribal President Jonathan 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.