New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 23

Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on March 17, 2020
- 11:08 am

STATE News:

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

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

A man in Taos County in his 50s; and

A man in Santa Fe County in his 40s.

Including the above newly reported cases, New Mexico now has 23 positive tests for COVID-19:

Bernalillo County: 14
Sandoval County: 2
Santa Fe County: 4
Socorro County: 2
Taos County: 1

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.

State officials have vigorously encouraged 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.