STATE News:
SANTA FE – Officials from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOW) announced today that two women and two men have positive tests for COVID-19.
Per the NMDOH, the most recent cases include:
- A 20-year-old male in Bernalillo County;
- Two 30-year-old females in Bernalillo County; and
- An 80-year-old male in Bernalillo County
Including the above additional cases, New Mexico has now had a total of 21 positive tests for COVID-19:
- Bernalillo County: 14;
- Sandoval County: 2;
- Santa Fe County: 3; and
- Socorro County: 2.
The New Mexico Department of Health has active investigations into each of the positive patients, which includes contact-tracing and swabs of symptomatic individuals who have had contact with the positive cases.
The Department of Health and the governor encourage all New Mexicans to practice social distancing procedures: stay home, particularly if you are sick.
Every New Mexican must work together to stem the spread of COVID-19.
New Mexicans who report symptoms of COVID-19 infection, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, should call their health care provider or the NMDOH COVID-19 hotline immediately (1-855-600-3453).
People without those symptoms do not need to be tested for COVID-19. This is allergy season, and allergy symptoms such as sneezing or itchy eyes, nose or throat do not indicate a need for testing. While the state is gratified that COVID-19 testing is increasingly available, we need to prioritize testing for persons with symptoms of COVID-19 infection – fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
New Mexicans who have non-health-related questions or concerns can also call 833-551-0518 or visit newmexico.gov, which is being updated and finalized as a one-stop source for information.
The state Department of Health is updating its dedicated COVID-19 webpage, viewable here: cv.nmhealth.org