COUNTY News:
With many local COVID resources changing hours and services to better accommodate the most common requests from the public, Los Alamos County felt it important to update the public with the latest options and locations for COVID testing and vaccines.
COVID-19 TESTING LOCATIONS
Anyone who needs to be tested for COVID-19, the following resources are available:
Curative Shallow Nasal Swab Testing in Los Alamos
Register first: Visit the Curative website at https://curative.com to schedule a date and time.
Testing Dates & Times: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Address & Phone: Parking lot of the Mari Mac Village Shopping Center at 759 Central Ave., phone: 505.662.8333
Test Results: Results will be sent via text or email (approx. 24-72 hours)
To find other Curative Shallow Nasal Swab Testing sites, visit the Curative website at https://curative.com to schedule a date and time.
Vault: At-Home Saliva COVID-19 Testing
NMDOH and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for any person who believes they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost.
1) Order the test from Vault;
2) Log on for a virtual visit with a Vault test supervisor learn how to collect a saliva sample;
3) Ship the sample to the lab using a prepaid UPS package; and
4) Results provided within 24 to 48 hours after the sample arrives at the lab.
Visit the NMDOH/Vault webpage to order a test: https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nm/
New Mexico Department of Health
To find testing sites outside of Los Alamos, visit the NMDOH website for COVID-19 Screening & Testing here: https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/directory.html
(NOTE: If individuals are taking a COVID-19 test to satisfy employer policies – check with the employer as to which test types are acceptable. For example, some employers may not accept “Rapid Tests”. On the NMDOH website, individuals can filter by “Testing Type”, in addition to location, site type, etc.)
COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC LOCATIONS
Anyone who needs to be vaccinated for COVID-19, or needs to get the 3rd dose, the following resources are available:
Visit the NMDOH website at https://goodtimes.vaccinenm.org/stay-ahead-nm/. From this site you can schedule an appointment, find a vaccine location, or access your profile. Individuals can determine if they are eligible for the 3rd dose and resister at https://vaccinenm.org/my-registration.html
Nambe Drugs in Los Alamos:
Offering 1st, 2nd or 3rd dose of Moderna – Schedule an Appointment: https://vaccinenm.org/my-registration.html
Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos:
Offering 1st, 2nd or 3rd dose (booster) of Pfizer – Schedule an appointment: https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/health/pharmacy/covid-care
Who is eligible to get the Pfizer 3rd Dose (Booster)?
The CDC recommends the following individuals should receive a booster shot:
- Individuals 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series
- Individuals aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series
In addition, the CDC identified groups that may receive a booster shot as well:
- Individuals 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks
- Individuals aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks
For more information and resources related to COVID-19, visit the county website at https://lacnm.com/COVID.
