Navajo Nation: No COVID-19 deaths for 2nd consecutive day

The number of deaths remains at 1,246.

"According to public health officials, parts of the country are now seeing a rise in new COVID-19 infections due to increases in travel and some states lifting restrictions too soon," Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said in a release. "Here on the Navajo Nation, we have a 'Safer at Home' order in place, we continue to require masks to be worn in public, no indoor dining at restaurants, and no in-person gatherings of more than 10 people." 

Officials released the latest cases organized by service unit:

• Chinle Service Unit: 5,522
• Crownpoint Service Unit: 2,870
• Ft. Defiance Service Unit: 3,585
• Gallup Service Unit: 4,754
• Kayenta Service Unit: 2,656
• Shiprock Service Unit: 5,042
• Tuba City Service Unit: 3,648
• Winslow Service Unit: 1,969
• 18 residences are not specific enough to be placed in an accurate service unit  

The Navajo Nation's curfew remains in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily.