New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 103 New Cases, Total 203,919 With 3 New Deaths And 191,490 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 103 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 20 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 2 new cases
NMDOH Warns Of Risk Of Heat-related Illness
Tips: Drink water or other liquids frequently enough to never become thirsty (about 1 cup every 15–20 minutes). Hydration is the most important tool in preventing heat-related illness, and workers should try to be well-hydrated before arriving at work. Courtesy/NMDOH
NMDOH News:
- New Mexicans should get water, rest and shade when temperatures exceed 85 degrees
SANTA FE – With temperatures remaining high this week, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) encourages New Mexicans to drink lots of water, rest, and get under shade when they are outdoors to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Read More
DOH Investigates Two Suspected Wound Botulism Cases
DOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is investigating two suspected cases of wound botulism, one involving a 26-year-old Rio Arriba County woman; the other a 40-year-old man from Bernalillo County, both patients report injection drug use.
These are the third and fourth suspected cases of wound botulism in 2021, with two prior cases reported in January, both from Eddy County.
Wound botulism cases in New Mexico have been linked primarily to injecting black tar heroin and methamphetamines.
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin produced Read More
Chart 453 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 10
This chart displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
C’YA Seeks To Cement Nambe Pharmacy Team In History
Nambe Pharmacy owners Tom and Frances Lovett at a drive through vaccine event in January with Dr. Catherine Fry, who conspired with C’YA to nominate the Lovett’s to receive a special tribute. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
C’YA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) would like the community to help with a goal to “cement” the Nambe Pharmacy team in history.
The American Pharmacy Foundation and their COVID-19 Heroes Campaign will acknowledge contribution, with an inscribed paver. The beautiful location for the paver faces the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. Learn about the effort Read More
Environment Department Cabinet Secretary Urges Federal Action On PFAS During Senate Committee Testimony
NMED News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday morning, New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the public health and environmental threats of PFAS in New Mexico.
“States commonly tackle problems impacting their communities,” Secretary Kenney told committee members. “What’s not common is when such efforts are met with federal lawsuits.”
The State is currently in litigation with the U.S. Air Force over its efforts to compel the federal government to clean up groundwater contamination caused Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 94 New Cases, Total 203,823 With 5 New Deaths And 191,358 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 94 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 5 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
- The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 29 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 4 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 2 new cases in
Chart 452 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 9
This chart displays the percentage of fully-vaccinated residents by state. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNearly 400K New Mexicans Enter ‘Vax 2 Max’ Sweepstakes
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes, a $10 million vaccination incentive program funded by federal stimulus dollars, has already attracted almost 400,000 New Mexicans in a little more than a week.
As of the end of the day Tuesday, June 8, 372,774 vaccinated New Mexicans had opted in to the sweepstakes.
New Mexicans who have received their COVID-19 vaccination must opt in to the sweepstakes to participate; vax2themaxnm.org is where to opt in and read more about the rules and regulations.
New Mexicans can schedule their COVID-19 vaccinations at vaccinenm.org.
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 79 New Cases, Total 203,747 With 1 New Death And 191,257 Recovered
STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 79 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 532 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
- The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 27 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 11 new cases in Doña
Chart 451COVID-19 In New Mexico June 8
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCenter For Food Safety Endorses New Bill That Would Close FDA’s Food Safety Loophole
CFS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last Friday, Center for Food Safety (CFS) endorsed the Toxi
For years, FDA has allowed food manufacturers to designate various chemicals as ‘generally recognized as safe’ (GRAS), without FDA review or public notice. The Toxic Free Food Act would require FDA to close the so-called GRAS loophole and make the industry’s chemical food additives Read More
New Mexico Heart Walk Day Of Celebration Saturday June 12
AHA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The date June 12, 2021, has been designated “American Heart Association Day” with a proclamation issued recently by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham.
On that day, thousands of New Mexicans will come together for the New Mexico Heart Walk, the signature event of the American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all.
“We are moved that the governor chose to honor the New Mexico Heart Walk as a statewide day of celebration in the name of the American Heart Association,” said Sherri Wells, executive director Read More
New Mexico AG Files Suit Against Baby-Food Makers And Retailers Selling Products Containing Toxic Heavy Metals
Attorney General Hector Balderas
AG News:
SANTA FE — Attorney General Hector Balderas filed suit Monday against a number of baby-food makers and major retail chains, alleging that they market and sell products in the State that are tainted with dangerous levels of arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium.
Filed in First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, the Attorney General’s complaint asserts that defendants including Beech-Nut, Nurture, Hain Celestial, WalMart, and Kroger have violated consumer protection laws by promoting and selling certain contaminated products as safe and appropriate Read More
New Mexico DOH, Environment Dept. Issue Smoke Alert
DOH News:Chart 450 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 7
The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 262 New Cases, Total 203,686 With 6 New Deaths And 191,065 Recovered (June 5, 6, 7)
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 262 new COVID-19 cases during Saturday June 5, Sunday June 6 and Monday June 7.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases over the 3 day period so the total remains at 532 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
This update includes 6 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 51 new cases in Bernalillo County
Chart 449 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 6
This chart shows the percentage of residents who registered for a vaccine with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by county. Los Alamos and its three neighboring counties are highlighted. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCOVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For 2nd Dose Of Pfizer Sunday
COUNTY News:
Nambe Drugs and Los Alamos County remind the community that a COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 6 in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School, at 1300 Diamond Dr.
The clinic is to administer the second booster of Pfizer for individuals who received their first dose on May 16 and are primarily between ages of 12 and 15 years.
Parental consent is required for minors under the age of 18 for each vaccine appointment.
Minors who arrive at the clinic without parent or guardian signatures on consent forms (both the Nambe Drugs and NMDOH consent forms) Read More
Chart 448 COVID-19 In New Mexico June 5
This chart displays vaccination status of Los Alamos residents who registered with New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by priority group. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim