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Chart: 564 COVID Update – Cases At LAPS Jan. 3-11, 2022

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This chart shows the percentage of the population (student + staff) who tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 9 days for all Los Alamos Public Schools. The orange and the red line respectively show the 3% and 5% thresholds set by the New Mexico Public Education Department. Schools are expected to move to remote instruction for 10 days if 5% of the school population test positive during a 14-day period. The table at the bottom shows the number of additional positive tests that would cause each school to exceed the 5% threshold. Mountain, Pinon, Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 11, 2022: 2,932 New Cases, Totaling 381,295 & 25 Deaths & 320,551 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 2,932 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reported 33 new cases today, bringing the total to 1,383 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 25 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 26.2 percent.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 871 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Catron County
  • 143
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Los Alamos County Manager Instructs Staff To Shift To Telework Status Where Possible Due To Rise In COVID Cases 

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos, New Mexico— County Manager Steven Lynne announced today that County staff will shift to telework status where possible for the near future, due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases and the impact on County operations.

“Our department directors have been working with our Human Resources division and the County COVID Committee to prioritize the safety of both County staff and the public, while also ensuring as minimal of an interruption to County operations and services as possible,” Lynne said. “I continue to be pleased at the responsiveness and customer Read More

Pfizer Vaccine Clinic For Primary & Booster Shots Jan. 16

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COUNTY News:

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is administering the Pfizer vaccine – primary (1st or 2nd) and booster (3rd) shots – Sunday, Jan. 16.

Pfizer Vaccine Clinic

  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Los Alamos High School Auxiliary Gym for ages 12 years and up.
  • Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome, as long as there is sufficient vaccine supply.

Interested individuals can determine eligibility for the booster and resister for the clinic on the NMDOH website https://vaccinenm.org/my-registration.html using special event code: TQVZVAQ.

 Appointment holders are reminded Read More

Heinrich, Luján, Stansbury Welcome Over $1 Million To Support Health, Well-Being Trainings For Health Care Professionals At UNM Health Sciences

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Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming over $1 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support the Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Training Program at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.

“For nearly two grueling years, New Mexico health care workers have shown up day after day to care for our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Heinrich said. “But this battle takes a toll. That’s Read More

LAPS Issues Update To COVID Testing For Students

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) was notified Monday night that Premier Medical Group (PMG) has a staffing shortage for today in Los Alamos.

PMG will only offer testing for students who have been identified as a close contact and are participating in “Test to Stay”.

The nurses have provided a list of students identified for “Test to Stay”. These students can report between 8-11:30 a.m. today to the district office at 2075 Trinity Dr. Suite S.

Students in “Test to Stay” may report back to school after getting their negative test results. Tardies will be excused for testing.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update Jan. 8-10, 2022: 9,284 New Cases, Totaling 378,363 & 37 Deaths & 319,797 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 9,284 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday Jan. 8 and today.

Los Alamos County reported 114 new cases over this 3-day period, bringing the total to 1,350 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 37 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 25.8 percent.

Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 3228 new cases in Bernalillo
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LAHS Suspends Spectators At Home Games

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LAPS News:

Today 3 percent of the school population at Los Alamos High School tested positive for COVID-19.

As outlined in its Enhanced COVID Protocols and in an effort to keep the schools open, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will not allow spectators at sporting events or activities for the next 10 days.

This is effective Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.

Players will continue to practice and compete.

“LAPS will review the data again on day 10 to see if we are eligible to allow spectators back into competitions,” Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “Our goal is to keep all of our schools open and Read More

Los Alamos County Responds To Increased COVID Cases

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County News:

  • Councilors will join Council meeting virtually; some County services impacted; more testing

Due to an increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the community, Los Alamos County Councilors will be attending the Tuesday, Jan. 11 meeting virtually.

While the special session is advertised as a hybrid meeting, County officials strongly encourage members to join virtually using the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86379958681 or by phone (720) 707-2699. Additional phone numbers and a copy of the complete agenda are available on the County’s Legistar website.

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