Navajo Nation extends stay-at-home order through Jan. 25

Here are some of the key takeaways: 

• The stay-at-home order requires all residents to remain home 24/7 with the exception of essential workers, essential errands and emergency situations. 
• The Nation will reimplement full 57-hour weekend lockdowns through Jan. 25. They will begin at 8 p.m. on Fridays. 
• Essential businesses that provide drive-thru and curbside services — including gas stations, grocery stores, laundromats, and restaurants — can operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays only.
• Wear a mask in public, avoid public gatherings and maintain social distancing. 

The Navajo Department of Health reported 257 new COVID-19 cases and six additional deaths Thursday.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for the Navajo Nation has reached 10,141 with 7,240 recoveries. The total number of known deaths is now 844. 

On Thursday, New Mexico reported 1,841 new COVID-19 cases, Utah reported 4,597 cases, and Arizona reported 9,913 cases. 

Officials released the latest cases organized by service unit: 

• Chinle Service Unit: 4,562
• Crownpoint Service Unit: 2,497
• Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 2,582
• Gallup Service Unit: 3,934
• Kayenta Service Unit: 2,321
• Shiprock Service Unit: 4,300
• Tuba City Service Unit: 2,755
• Winslow Service Unit: 1,541
• 29 residences are not specific enough to be placed in an accurate service unit  

According to Nez, the Navajo Area IHS will begin a campaign next week to vaccinate elderly and high-risk citizens who are 65 years and older. 

To read the latest public health emergency order, click here.