Navajo County Announces First Presumptive Positive Case Of COVID-19 In The County

Navajo County health officials say they have a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in the county. Officials say they are working it the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Navajo Nation on the case. Tribal officials say the person is a 46-year-old member of the tribe with a recent travel history. Health officials are investigating the case, as well as any close contacts that may have been exposed while the person was infectious. The person lives in Chilchinbeto near Kayenta and has been taken to a hospital in Phoenix. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, which is fever, coughing, runny nose or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor or your health services hotline.