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WINDOW ROCK — The Navajo Nation Department of Health (DOH), issued a COVID-19 health advisory notice July 28 that recommends the wearing of face masks in indoor spaces.
The notice comes as the result of an uptick in Covid cases on the Navajo Nation.
“We are seeing a slight uptick of Covid cases on the Navajo Nation and across the U.S.,” said Del Yazzie, director of the Navajo Epidemiology Center. “However, hospitalization and mortality rates remain low. We ask people to continue to practice protective measures.”
Yazzie said protective measures include staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, practicing good hygiene, wearing a mask when sick, staying home when sick, seeking care for testing and treatment.
Older people are considered at higher risk. Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose and headache.
The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation has resumed requiring masks and the Kayenta Service Unit is continuing its requirement to wear masks in its facilities.
The Tuba City Library began requiring face masks for all patrons and staff at the library July 21.
DOH said vaccines significantly lower the risk of getting very sick, being hospitalized or dying from COVID-19. The current COVID-19 vaccine offers some protection against the latest variants and an updated vaccine is expected in the late summer or fall.
Even when someone is no longer feeling sick, they could still spread the virus, the DOH said. The ability to spread the virus may decrease over time, depending on how long or severe the illness is.
For more information, including helpful prevention tips, call the Navajo Department of Health at (928) 871-6350.
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