New Mexico COVID-19 Update Aug. 18: 878 New Cases, Totaling 221,960 With 4 New Deaths And 199,037 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced today 878 additional COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports 1 new case bringing the total to 591 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 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 271 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 62 new cases in Chaves County
- 5 new cases in Cibola County
- 12 new cases in Colfax County
Chart 490: COVID-19 Update New Mexico Aug. 18
This scatter plot shows the average daily number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations per 100,000 people versus the percentage of the eligible population who completed their vaccination series by county. Los Alamos and the statewide average are highlighted in red. Los Alamos is the only county in the state with a hospitalization rate equal to zero. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
Urgent Call For Nurses At New Mexico Hospitals And Volunteer Health Providers For State Medical Reserve Corps
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is working to strengthen the nurse workforce at hospitals statewide.
Due to the increase in hospitalizations across the state, nurses and anyone with a medical license – including recently retired health care personnel with an active license – are asked to volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps.
The New Mexico Medical Reserve Corps (NMMRC) maintains New Mexico’s statewide registry of volunteer healthcare providers and support personnel. It is part of the Emergency Systems for Advance Registration of Volunteer Read More
Nambe Drugs To Be Recognized With Paver In American Pharmacy Association Foundation Covid-19 Heroes Garden
COMMUNITY News:
In the words of Barry Manilow, ‘Looks Like We Made It’, said Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) upon reaching its goal of collecting $1,000 from the community to recognize Nambe Drugs.
The funds will be used to purchase a paver to be placed at the American Pharmacy Association Foundation COVID-19 Heroes Garden.
The paver will be installed in September to honor those who have made a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nambe Drugs has provider more than 14,000 COVID-19 vaccines throughout the Los Alamos community. Read More
New Health Orders Include Re-implementing Indoor Mask Mandate To Stem Rising Tide Of COVID In New Mexico
From the Office of the Governor:
…State Issues two new Public Heath Orders
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will announce this afternoon that the state of New Mexico will temporarily re-implement a statewide requirement that facemasks be worn in all public indoor spaces, with only limited exceptions, and regardless of vaccination status, to stem the state’s rising tide of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.
Given the slowing of vaccination rates since a peak several months ago, the governor also announced the state will issue a requirement for all workers in certain medical
LAPS/Chartwells Partnership Provides Healthy Meals
Director of Dining Services Oscar Valtierra discusses Chartwells and the LAPS lunch program with a family during last week’s New Family Orientation. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Chartwells Food Service welcomes students and staff back to school and is making lunch nutritious and tasty at all school sites.
“We look forward to serving many of your favorite entrees,” said Director Oscar Valtierra of Dining Services. “We are also planning to introduce some amazing new chef-inspired dishes for students and staff to try this year.”
Los Alamos Public Schools has partnered with Chartwells for the Read More
Military Order Of The World Wars: LAMC CEO John Whiteside Discusses COVID Pandemic Preparation And Response 7 P.M. Today Via Zoom
LAMC CEO John Whiteside
MOWW News:
John Whiteside, CEO of Los Alamos Medical Center will be the speaker at this month’s meeting of the MG Miles Chapter of MOWW.
Whiteside will be talking about how LAMC prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and how it responded to it.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 17 via Zoom beginning with a brief business meeting followed by Whiteside’s presentation.
The Military Order of the World Wars meetings are open to interested citizens with RSVP at no cost. Call LTC Gregg Giesler at 505.662.5574 to get Zoom meeting information.
Act of Congress chartered the Military Read More
Gruninger: The Peaceful Warrior – A Quiet Revolution
By Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT-500
In the book, A Warrior of the Light by Paul Coehlo, he writes a warrior is “…someone capable of understanding the miracle of life, of fighting to the last for something he believes in and of hearing the bells that the waves set ringing on the seabed … Everyone is capable of these things. And, though no one thinks of himself as a Warrior of Light, we all are.”
Then, not even knowing the journey I had started, one of my yoga teacher trainees lent me a book called, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. This book was made into a movie years ago starring Nick Nolte. Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Aug. 14-16: 1,776 New Cases, Totaling 220,340 With 5 New Deaths And 198,816 Recovered
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,776 additional COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Monday.
Los Alamos County reports 8 new cases bringing the total to 590 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.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 541 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 6 new cases in Catron County
- 137 new cases in Chaves County
Chart 489 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico Aug. 16
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 Health Dept. End Of $100 Vaccine Incentive
- New Mexicans vaccinated between Aug. 2-31 are eligible, but must register by Sept. 10
Gruninger: Take On The Warrior Poses
Warrior three pose. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER
MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
There are many variations of the warrior poses in yoga but the main three are: Pars*va Vir*a*bha*drasana – Side Warrior; Vir*a*bha*drasana – Warrior and Vir*a*bha*drasana 3 – Balancing Warrior. The nice thing about all these poses is that everyone can be modified to suit your experience and ability in practice. You can even do all three of them with or on a chair.
These poses are great for strengthening the legs (especially the muscles around the knees), arms and core, as well as the ability to stay focused. Before diving Read More
Skolnik: Childhood Vaccines – A Best Buy In Global Health
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
This is adapted with permission from Jones and Bartlett Learning from: Childhood Vaccines – A Best Buy in Global Health, available at this link.
The Evolution of Global Childhood Vaccine Programs
Stopping the COVID-19 pandemic will require widespread vaccination globally, including among children. It is important, therefore, to understand the evolution of global childhood vaccine programs.
The first major program for childhood vaccines globally was the Expanded Program on Immunization, (EPI), established in 1974. UNICEF played a major role in this program, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update Aug. 13: 798 New Cases, Totaling 218,569 With 5 New Deaths And 198,398 Recovered
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 798 additional COVID-19 cases Friday.
Los Alamos County reports 2 new cases bringing the total to 582 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 Friday in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 197 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 53 new cases in Chaves County
- 7 new cases in Cibola County
- 7 new cases in Colfax
New Mexico Vaccination Events For Week Ending Aug. 21
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — COVID-19 vaccines are available at 19 Mobile Vaccination School Events for the week ending Aug. 21.
Anyone can get a COVID-19 vaccine at these events, although the focus is on eligible students.
Those under age 18 need to provide a signed consent form, but parents do not have to be present for student vaccination.
Schools may request an on-site vaccination event through this Department of Health webform.
Schools should have at least 25 eligible people, who can include family and community members.
Mobile Vaccination School Event locations for the week ending Aug. 21: Read More
New Mexico Health Dept.: Plans Forthcoming For Third COVID Shots Among Immunocompromised Populations
DOH Deputy Secretary Dr. Laura Parajon
DOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) on Friday acknowledged the ongoing federal FDA and CDC review process surrounding potential third COVID-19 doses for some immunocompromised populations.
Thursday, the FDA voted to approve third shots for some immunocompromised populations, and Friday, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was meeting to review the issues.
“DOH is looking ahead to the likely possibility that the federal government will approve third shots for some groups of immunocompromised people. Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Reiterates Support For Science-Based Decisions For School Safety
AFT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — AFT New Mexico President Whitney Holland, AFT New Mexico Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez, and Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Dr. Ellen Bernstein released the following statement:
“We, like all New Mexicans, are deeply troubled by the drastic number of new COVID-19 infections throughout the communities we serve. With the Delta Variant firmly taking hold in certain parts of our state, New Mexico’s public school educators must reaffirm their commitment to advocating for science-based, safety-focused decision-making for the safety of our students Read More
State Reminds Public: Faking Vax Cards Is A Crime
DPS News:
SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico is reminding the public that it is a crime to falsify or fraudulently use a CDC vaccination card because it puts the health and safety of others at great risk, including children who are too young to be vaccinated.
As the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus surges nationally, a cottage industry has developed to provide fake vaccination cards, which some unscrupulous individuals who refuse to be vaccinated are using to avoid face mask requirements or other COVID safety protocols.
“This national trend of providing imitation vaccination cards is dangerous, Read More
Chart 488 COVID-19 Update: New Mexico Aug. 13
The bars in this semi-logarithmic plot show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimMorning Glory Closes For Approximately 10 Days To Make Sure All Staff Test Negative For COVID-19
Morning Glory News:
Morning Glory announced today that it will be closed for approximately 10 days starting today, Aug 13.
They are taking this precaution to make sure all staff test negative for COVID-19. Also to update staff training on maintaining a COVID-free environment to ensure customer safety.
“We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.” –Morning Glory Read More
