COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Dec. 6 impacting Los Alamos County:
This chart displays the 14-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County since April 2020. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby
DOE/NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) issued a cooperative agreement worth $13 million to a Michigan company to support the commercial production of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), a critical isotope used in more than 40,000 medical procedures in the United States each day, including the diagnosis of heart disease and cancer.
The agreement with Niowave Inc. of Lansing, Michigan, will help establish a reliable supply of Mo-99 without the need to use highly enriched uranium (HEU), which Read More
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials Monday announced 2,388 additional COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports 9 new cases today, bringing the total to 935 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 14 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19 and a 7-Day positivity rate of 14.1 percent.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – An amended emergency public health order issued today (link) by the state of New Mexico will effectively require many workers to receive a booster shot when eligible to protect against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
This state was one of the first to expand booster eligibility and for weeks has been recommending all vaccinated adults receive one.
The change comes as the World Health Organization and governments across the globe express serious concern about a newly identified variant, omicron, that may spread a more transmissible version of the disease Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside with Interim CEO Tracie Stratton today during a farewell event for Whiteside who is transferring to a hospital in Wyoming and a welcome back event for Stratton who will serve in his place until a new CEO is hired. Courtesy/LAMC Read More
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials Monday announced 1,887 additional COVID-19 cases today.
Los Alamos County reports 5 new cases today, bringing the total to 917 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 12 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
Alzheimer’s Association News:
ALBUQUERQUE — It isn’t surprising that the time when family members are most likely to recognize the first signs of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in a loved one comes during the holiday season.
This year, family members and friends may not have seen one another for months or longer due to pandemic-related distancing. When they do gather, the signs of memory loss or behavioral change may become obvious.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s free and confidential 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) sees its highest volume of calls at the end of the year. Changes Read More
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Health Council will meet at noon Thursday, Dec. 2 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 2, 2021 Health Council Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 840 9353 2180. Read More
The bars in this chart display the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the seven-day period ending Dec. 4, 2021.