Press Release

Holbrook, AZ – As of December 18, there have been 10,116 COVID-19 cases in Navajo County.  Alongside IHS providers, Little Colorado Medical Center and Summit Healthcare have provided care to residents in need.  Below is an update from these hospital systems regarding their current capacity and capabilities, as well as an update from the Navajo County Public Health District.

Application and Guidelines for Special/Temporary Events of 50 or More Persons During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Navajo County Public Health officials have confirmed a case of human plague (Yersinia pestis) in the County. The public health investigation is ongoing and there are no known additional exposures.

As of July 17, there have been 4,669 COVID-19 cases in Navajo County. Alongside IHS providers, Little Colorado Medical Center and Summit Healthcare have provided care to residents in need.  Below is an update from these hospital systems regarding their current capacity and capabilities, as well as an update from the Navajo County Public Health District.

The Navajo-Gila Information Technology Education Consortium has been awarded $715,760 from the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC), the non-profit designated by the FCC to administer funds to help deliver broadband and connectivity to areas of need.  The State has also contributed $51,000 to meet required local matching funds for the project which will benefit 6 school districts and 10 libraries.