Healthcare

EPA To Donate Some 225,000 Pieces Of PPE To State And Local Responders Fighting COVID-19 Across United States

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler

EPA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday that it has identified approximately 225,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to support the COVID-19 response.

“EPA is working hard to support our nation’s first responders as they risk their own safety to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said. “After searching our inventory of personal protective equipment, we identified excess supplies and sent them to those on the frontlines of this fight. Read More

Stay Healthy & Informed With Facts On Pets & Coronavirus

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ACLA News:

As a pet owner, you may have questions about how COVID-19 affects not only humans, but also our pets.

To provide some clarity and peace of mind, here are answers to some of the most common questions and concerns we hear from pet owners.

COVID-19 and animals

Because experts believe COVID-19 originated in animals before being transmitted to humans, pet owners may wonder if the disease could be passed from pet to owner. Rest assured, there is no evidence that any pets, livestock or other animals in the U.S. could be a source of COVID-19.

Similarly, there are no reported instances of human-to-animal Read More

Heinrich Launches ‘Hometown Heroes’ Initiative To Highlight New Mexicans Stepping Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced Monday the launch of the “Hometown Heroes” initiative to shine a spotlight on some of the local heroes stepping up to serve their fellow New Mexicans during the coronavirus pandemic.

“The coronavirus pandemic has brought upon some of the most challenging times many of us will ever face. But it has also shown us how dependent we are on one another for support. So many New Mexicans are showing up in moving ways to demonstrate our state’s trademark creative tenacity and incredible ingenuity Read More

Cumulative Number Of COVID-19 Positive Tests In NM, And Bernalillo, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties Of April 6

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The cumulative number of COVID-19 positive tests in New Mexico and Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties as of April 6. The Albuquerque Area has been separated into the individual counties because the daily growth rates have been quite different during the past week. Note that the Sandoval Data is plotted against the right hand axis. Created by Marv Alme

Number of new COVID-19 positive tests reported each day in New Mexico and Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties as of April 6. In an attempt to improve the clarity of the figure, the Santa Fe County reported data has been removed as has
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New Mexico Governor Officially Extends Emergency Order To April 30 … Essential Businesses Further Restricted To Limit Gatherings; New Mexicans Must Stay Home…

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – With COVID-19 cases still rising in New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday extended her public health emergency order and announced the extension of related public health orders to encourage social distancing and preserve safety equipment for health care workers.

Per the order, all guidance and advisories issued by the governor and secretary of health are in effect through at least April 30. 

The amended public health order, which is attached to this news release, further restricts business operations as a means of combating continued congregating in spaces Read More

Chart 22: COVID-19 Daily Cases By County In New Mexico

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Statewide counts. Shown are the cumulative numbers of tests, diagnoses, and deaths in New Mexico. Also shown is the number of active hospitalizations. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim

Fraction of those recovered to date versus the complementary fraction of those who died from COVID-19. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim

The time evolution of the doubling time. The doubling time was estimated by comparing the number of diagnoses on a given day with the corresponding number one week before. Courtesy/Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 686

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 62 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remain at 2 confirmed case.

Per the New Mexico Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 16 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Doña Ana County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
  • 4 new cases in McKinley County
  • 25 new cases in San Juan County
  • 11 new cases in Sandoval County
  • 2 new cases in Santa Fe County

Today’s announced cases include additional positive tests from the La Vida Llena long-term care facility in Albuquerque, where Read More

Closures Of County Facilities Continue Because Of COVID-19

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced today the following facilities will remain closed until April 30 due to the recent order issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

  • Both public libraries;
  • Aquatic Center;
  • Fuller Lodge;
  • History Museum;
  • Teen Center;
  • Both Youth Activity Centers;
  • Nature Center;
  • Golf Course Pro Shop; and
  • Fuller Lodge Art Center.

All programs, classes and activities in those facilities are canceled. The two senior centers also will continue to be closed with all programs cancelled but home meal deliveries will continue. 

Additionally, the closure Read More

Scenes From Bethlehem Church Palm Sunday Procession

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Bethlehem Church Pastor Nicole Ferry and her husband Ray prepare for the Palm Sunday Procession through Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Bethlehem Church Pastor Scott Thalacker shows enthusiasm Sunday as the procession prepares to get underway. Courtesy/BELC

Separated by her window, resident Joyce Eyster raises her hand to touch Pastor Nicole Ferry’s hand during the procession event Sunday that passed by Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge. Eyster is the oldest member of Bethlehem Church. ‘Joyce turned 99 years old last month and just seeing her face brought me great joy,’ Pastor Read More

Happy Hearts Hunt Launches In Los Alamos

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Lynn Ovaska and her family join the Happy Hearts Hunt and decorate the front windows of their home with paper hearts Saturday to spread love to neighbors and people walking by their home on 44th Street. Courtesy photo
‘During the COVID-19 pandemic, let’s send our love to the world! It’s easy,’ Lynn Ovaska said. ‘1. Cut out a heart of any size from any material (craft paper, cardboard, wrapping paper, newspaper, fabric, etc)., 2. Decorate your heart with a positive message or leave it blank., 3. Tape your heart to a street-facing window to show your love to all. 4. As word spreads, go on a family walk
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