As of Aug. 28, there have been 5,569 COVID-19 cases in Navajo County. At present the Little Colorado Medical Center (LCMC) in Winslow is providing inpatient care to no COVID patients. LCMC administered 132 tests for the week, with 12 positives. LCMC continues to work with all community organizations, particularly local schools as residents continue to live with the pandemic. LCMC is also now offering free COVID-19 testing by appointment at (928) 289-3396. Summit Healthcare in Show Low has completed over 4,000 COVID-19 tests. Staff expressed their gratitude to the communities for continuing to slow the spread by wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands. The hospital continues to see a decline in the positive cases, Summit Healthcare has not reduced the number of tests it is administering. For more information visit Summit Healthcare at https://summithealthcare.net for up-to-date information on COVID-19 at Summit Healthcare. As of Aug. 28, 2020, the total number of inpatients in medical/surgical and ICU beds at Summit Healthcare is 50 with 11 of them being COVID-19 positive or suspected patients. According to the Navajo County Public Health District the efforts by community residents have helped control the spread of COVID, and residents are asked to please keep up the good work to keep everyone safe. Stay home if you are sick. Maintain physical distancing and wear a face covering when that isn’t possible.
