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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 214 New Cases, Total 198,781 With 2 New Deaths And 183,949 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 214 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 519 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 2 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 65 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 1 new case
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Walmart And Sam’s Club Now Administering Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccines At All 53 Pharmacies Across New Mexico

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WALMART News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Walmart and Sam’s Club have announced a new COVID-19 vaccine milestone: Immunizations to customers and associates in all of the more than 5,100 pharmacy locations nationwide, across 49 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

This includes the 53 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in New Mexico.

Vaccines are being administered via both walk-up and scheduled appointments through the New Mexico Department of Health, providing convenient options for customers and members to get protected against COVID-19 where they already shop for groceries and health care Read More

NM State Health Plan Pays $353 Million To Providers

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GSD Secretary Ken Ortiz

STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico General Services Department, through its health care plan for state and local government workers and their dependents, paid nearly $353 million to medical providers in fiscal year 2020, GSD Secretary Ken Ortiz announced Tuesday.

GSD’s group health plan, managed by the department’s Risk Management Division, is the largest employer-based medical benefits pool in the state, covering nearly 58,000 New Mexicans in dozens of communities.

“GSD’s plan is a critical part of the state’s health care infrastructure,” Ortiz said. “The plan Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 219 New Cases, Total 198,576 With 10 New Deaths And 183,813 Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 219 new COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports zero new cases today so the total remains at 519 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 10 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 93 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Chaves County
  • 15 new cases in Curry County
  • 13 new cases
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New Mexico Seeks Nominations For Primary Care Council

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NMHSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (NMHSD) is accepting nominations for the Primary Care Council until Friday, May 14, 2021.

In House Bill 67, enacted during the 2021 legislative session, the Council is designed to:

  • “Increase access to primary care, improve the quality of primary care services, lower the cost of primary care delivery, address the shortage of primary care providers and reduce overall health care costs” statewide.

“Given that more than 48 percent of New Mexicans receive one or more services from the Human Services Department, and now over 930,000 Read More

Department Of Veterans Services Wraps Up Two-Week Curbside Property Tax Certificate Event In Albuquerque

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DVS Secretary Sonya L. Smith was there on the first day to greet veterans and unmarried widows of veterans arriving—and thanking them for their service. Courtesy/DVS

DVS Women Veterans Program Manager Robin Wilson assisting a veteran. Courtesy/DVS

DVS News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) wrapped up a two-week daily drive-up property tax certificate service Friday at its Albuquerque northeast heights office.

DVS staff assisted 520 veterans and unmarried widows of veterans who took advantage of this unique “carhop-style” curbside event with filing for Read More

Chart 413 COVID-19 In New Mexico May 1, 2021

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This chart displays the percentage of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose by metropolitan area. Shown are the 14 metro areas where more than 55 percent of the population are vaccinated. The Santa Fe metro area leads the nation with a vaccination rate of 67 percent. Cities in New Mexico are highlighted. Source: covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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