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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 366 New Cases, Total 201,868 With 1 New Death  And 187,937 Recovered May 22-24

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 366 new COVID-19 cases between Saturday and Monday, May 22-24.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases May 22-24 so the total remains  529 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 3-day update includes 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases: 

  • 91 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
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New Mexico DOH Processes Death Certificate Backlog

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DOH News:

…Additional COVID-19 related deaths added Monday to online dashboard

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announces it added approximately 100 additional deaths to its baseline of COVID-19 related deaths Monday, May 24, after completing an audit of public health records.

With the audit complete, the number of deaths reported for some New Mexico counties will rise or fall. The changes come after receiving and reconciling public health information delayed over the course of months.

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New Mexico Health Department Announces More Flexible Storage, Shipping Options For Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

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DOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) today announced that the federal government has modified the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Use Authorization.
Now, thawed, undiluted vials of Pfizer vaccine may be stored for up to one month in refrigerators. Previously, thawed, undiluted vaccine vials could be stored in refrigerators for a maximum of five days.
The federal Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) updated Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine is available here.
“DOH is pleased that the FDA’s decision will mean more flexible storage for
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New Mexico Higher Education Department Approves $400 Million UNM Hospital Project

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NMHED News:

The tower will include a seven-level, 570,000 square foot adult acute care hospital containing 96 intensive care beds, 18 operating rooms, multiple medical laboratories and suites, and a complete adult emergency department. 

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) has approved construction of a new hospital tower for the University of New Mexico Hospital.

The department has been working with UNM on the project since early 2019, which is the largest-scale capital outlay project undertaken by a public university in New Mexico in 10 years.

All major construction

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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 175 New Cases, Total 201,868 With 5 New Deaths And 187,238 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced 175 new COVID-19 cases today.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today bringing the total 529 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 today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases: 

  • 43 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 4 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Cibola County
  • 4 new cases in
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