New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 167 New Cases, Total 189,893 With 3 Deaths And 172,520 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 67 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 24 new cases
First Born Program Of Los Alamos: Free Zoom Event April 8
Chart 373 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 22, 2021
This chart shows the percentage of residents who registered for a vaccine with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) by county. Los Alamos County and its three neighbors are highlighted. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-NaimLos Alamos Public Safety Association Honors Two Local Doctors For Their Exemplary Dedication To Public Service
LAPSA President Lennie Upshaw presents the 2020 Public Safety Dedication Award to Dr. Sara Pasqualoni during the annual LAPSA Awards Ceremony Thursday at the LAFD Training Center. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris presents the 2020 Public Safety and First Responder Award to Dr. Beth Lindquist during Thursday’s ceremony at the LAFD Training Center. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Public Safety Association (LAPSA) honored two local doctors for exemplary public service during a small but special ceremony Thursday Read More
Chart 372 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 21, 2021
This chart shows the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose in New Mexico by county. Los Alamos and its three neighbors are highlighted. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 176 New Cases, Total 189,731 With Zero Deaths And 172,441 Patients Recovered
Today’s update also includes zero new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 56 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Catron County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1
Donate Blood To Support Patients With Bleeding Disorders
VITALANT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month—a great reminder for new and current blood donors to schedule an appointment to support the millions of patients across the U.S. who rely on regular donations for their treatment.
Bleeding disorders can cause chronic pain, joint damage and uncontrollable bleeding. Blood donors help provide the necessary blood components needed by patients who have hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease, along with other blood disorders like sickle cell disease.
Type O blood in short supply
While all blood types are needed right now, Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 191 New Cases, Total 189,560 With 7 New Deaths And 171,593 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 7 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 71 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 2 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Colfax County
- 4 new cases
Chart 371 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 20, 2021
The bars in this chart show the number of active COVID-19 hospitalizations in New Mexico versus date. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico Department Of Health Announces One Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In State
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is pleased to announce that New Mexico has administered more than one million doses of COVID vaccine.
According to the CDC, New Mexico remains first in the nation in two important categories: vaccine administration by population and efficiency in distribution (percentage of doses used). As of today, 37.4% of New Mexicans 16+ have received at least a first shot, and 22.4% are fully vaccinated.
“We’ve made extraordinary progress in a very short time – and we intend to keep going,” NMDOH Cabinet Secretary Tracie Collins Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Responds To New CDC Distancing Guidelines Issued Today
Citing new research, the CDC announced today that 3-feet of distance among students is sufficient in the classroom so long as masks and other safety steps are taken to prevent COVID-19 spread. Courtesy/freepik.com
AFT-NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“We, like all New Mexicans, want to see students and educators return to classrooms as soon as possible, but today’s physical distancing guideline revisions by the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) should give all students, parents and educators Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 226 New Cases, Total 189,374 With 5 New Death And 170,799 Patients Recovered
Los Alamos County reports no new cases today so the total remains at 493 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.)
Today’s update includes 5 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 84 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Cibola County
- 41 new
Chart 370 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 19, 2021
This chart shows the number of vaccine doses administered per 100 people by country. Excluding countries with populations under one million people, the top 24 countries are displayed. The United States and New Mexico are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Eli Ben-Naim Read More
New Mexico Wildlife Center: First Baby Of 2021 Season!
The first baby born in 2021, a Eurasian Collared-Dove nestling. Courtesy/NMWC
NMWC News:
ESPAÑOLA — New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) just admitted its first baby wildlife of 2021. Saturday, March 6 a Eurasian Collared-Dove was found orphaned and brought to NMWC’s wildlife hospital. It will be cared for by the wildlife rehabilitators until it is deemed releasable (likely in about one month).
This baby is just the start, with hundreds more expected to come through NMWC’s wildlife hospital in the next few months. Peak “baby season” in New Mexico usually occurs between April-August with some Read More
New Mexico Health Dept. Transitions To New COVID-19 Vaccination Phases … 1B And 1C Now Eligible For Vaccine
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced today that all New Mexicans in phases 1B and 1C of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan are now eligible for vaccine.
Until today, four groups were eligible for vaccine:
- Phase 1A (primarily health care workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities)
- New Mexicans age 75 and older
- Educators, early childhood professionals, and school staff
- New Mexicans with a chronic health condition
These groups remain eligible.
In addition, the following groups are now eligible:
- Frontline essential workers
New Mexico Pharmacy Board Issues Notice For Electronic Prescribing Of Controlled Substance Prescriptions
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The Board of Pharmacy of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department is reminding practitioners and pharmacists that there are changes to state rules regarding electronic prescribing of controlled substance (EPCS) prescriptions in New Mexico.
The first change affects prescriptions to be reimbursed under Medicare Part D pursuant to the ‘Support Act’, otherwise known as the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act.
Federal requirement:
Effective January 1, 2021 the Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 263 New Cases, Total 189,158 With 5 New Death And 169,889 Patients Recovered
Today’s update includes 5 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
- 92 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 10 new cases in Cibola County
- 2 new cases
Chart 369 COVID-19 In New Mexico March 18, 2021
The bars in this chart 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 Eli Ben-NaimCounty Requests Los Alamos Residents 75 & Up (Phase 1b1) Contact Social Services For COVID Vaccine Appointment
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson is requesting Los Alamos individuals who are 75 years of age and older to contact the County’s Social Services office if they have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Simpson is working with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to identify those in this category (Phase 1b1) who still need a vaccine appointment.
The Social Services staff is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 505.662.8068. Simpson indicates that staff will request the individual’s name, date of birth and his/her NMDOH confirmation Read More
LAPS Returns To Full-time In Person Learning April 5
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
New Mexico Education Secretary Ryan Stewart announced March 8 that New Mexico schools must return to full-time in person learning by April 5.
The staff of Los Alamos Public Schools was surprised, but immediately sprang into action.
The Los Alamos School Board met in a special session March 12 to discuss reopening in person instruction on a full-time basis.
The School Board passed a resolution to return to full-time in person learning April 5 unanimously, although several members noted that LAPS does not have a choice about Read More
