The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in New Mexico versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the National Laboratory Biotechnology Research Act to create a National Laboratory Biotechnology Program within the Department of Energy (DOE) to fund research and development related to the COVID-19 pandemic and long-term biothreats.
The Program is modeled after the National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory (NVBL) that was created using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that passed in March 2020. The NVBL is a model for the future and its research can be used to strengthen Read More
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 202 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 525 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 2 new deaths today in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
This chart displays the percentage of fully vaccinated residents by county. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announces what may be the best assist to score a goal, ever.
New Mexico United, Western Sky Community Care and the NMDOH will be providing COVID-19 vaccinations every home game starting at this Saturday’s season opener at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.
Vaccinations will be available for up to 150 ticketholders to the May 15 match in the New Mexico United tailgate lot. Western Sky Community Care will be dispensing Pfizer vaccine and ticketholders receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination will get a voucher for Read More
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced Wednesday 196 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 525 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 3 new deaths Wednesday in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
Los Alamos Medical Center staff and caregivers gather around CEO John Whiteside as he prepares to get dunked Wednesday as part of the employee appreciation celebration held on the grounds of the medical center. LAMC personnel have worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 global pandemic and this event honored them for their selfless efforts. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
LAMC CEO John Whiteside flashes a brave smile ahead of his first dunking by staff as part of the employee appreciation celebration Wednesday on the grounds of LAMC. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
With his Read More
This chart displays the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by state source: covidactnow.org. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
U.S. SENATE News;
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have introduced legislation to increase racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
The Equity in Neuroscience and Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials (ENACT) Act aims to increase diversity in clinical trials and study staff, reduce the burden of study participants, and improve health outcomes for people of color through new treatments. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester introduced its companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read More
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 137 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reports zero new cases so the total remains 525 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 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases: