COVID-19 Pandemic Precautions Prompt LANL Foundation Team To Telecommute Until At Least April 6
Courtesy/LANL Foundation
LANL FOUNDATION News:
ESPAÑOLA – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and governor’s stay-at-home order, the LANL Foundation offices will be open only for essential operations until at least April 6.
All outside meetings will be postponed or held telephonically or digitally. Reassessment will be made April 6 and a decision made about what to do going forward.
“First and foremost, we extend our condolences to those throughout the world who are dealing with hardship during this time, and our gratitude to our leaders, healthcare professionals, first responders, and others
State Of New Mexico Using Emergency Alert System For Important Communications During Public Health Crisis
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Given the current public health crisis and the need to communicate critical information directly to as many New Mexicans as possible, the state of New Mexico will use an emergency alert system, disseminated from the state’s Emergency Operations Center, when conditions warrant.
This system is similar to Amber Alerts, which are used to notify the public about missing children.
Alerts will be sent through text messages, television and radio.
The system is intended to disseminate important information widely and as quickly as possible and is not a cause for alarm.
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New Mexico Governor Announces Two New Health Orders With Goal To Preserve Personal Protection Equipment
From the Office of the Governor:
Preserving personal protection equipment is goal of two new health orders
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today two public health orders that will protect New Mexico’s supply of the personal protective equipment health care workers need to stay safe during the COVID-19 crisis.
One order prohibits non-essential health services, defined as services that can be delayed for three months without undue risk to the patient’s health. Eliminating non-essential medical procedures will slow the use of personal protective gear. Read it here.
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New Mexico Attorney General Warns Amazon, Facebook, Ebay, Craigslist, Walmart: Online Marketplaces Aren’t Exempt From Price Gouging Laws
Attorney General Hector Balderas. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Attorney General:
SANTA FE ― Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas led a coalition of 32 attorneys general, urging Amazon, Facebook, Ebay, Walmart, and Craigslist to more rigorously monitor price gouging practices by online sellers using their services.
“Increasing prices on necessities like medical supplies, hand sanitizer, masks, and other items because people are in fear of the coronavirus is simply unconscionable,” Balderas said. “Businesses must exercise more thorough oversight to stop anyone using their Read More
New Mexico Health Department: First Death From COVID-19
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health just announced the state’s first death related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, a male in his late 70s in Eddy County died Sunday, March 22, at Artesia General Hospital.
He went to the hospital March 22 where his condition deteriorated rapidly. He died the same day.
A COVID-19 test was performed locally and sent to the state laboratory, which received the test Tuesday, March 24. The lab confirmed the positive test late the same day.
The individual had multiple chronic underlying health issues.
“This is a tragic day,” Gov.
