The bars in this chart show the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County versus date, and the line shows the seven-day average. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
Scene from a previous LAVNS ‘Daffodil for Hospice’ sale. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
LAVNS News:
The Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS) Hospice Program is holding its annual “Daffodils for Hospice” sale.
Proceeds from the sale support the LAVNS Hospice Program for terminally ill individuals.
Daffodil pre-orders are being taken through Feb. 26.
Individual bunches (10 stems) may be ordered for $8 each or buy three bunches for $24 and receive a free vase (while supplies last). With a $24 minimum purchase, LAVNS is offering free delivery March 11 and March 12 in Los Alamos County Read More
DOH News:
SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) issued public health guidance today for New Mexicans ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl.
“Gathering for the Super Bowl this year is an untenable risk to the health and safety of your loved ones and friends,” DOH Secretary-Designate Dr. Tracie Collins said. “The virus is still a very real danger. If you choose to watch the game, please do so only with members of your household.”
“This is not forever,” Dr. Collins said. “We will come together again safely – and soon. If people are worried about hurting anyone’s feelings by telling friends and family Read More
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 670 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County reports 3 new cases today bringing the total to 452 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 29 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:
Installation of outdoor learning shade structures began this week at school sites in the district. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The installation of outdoor learning shade structures at school sites in the district began this week with holes being drilled for poles at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock.
Piñon Elementary School in White Rock will be next, followed by Aspen, Barranca and Mountain elementary schools in Los Alamos and Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School.
“We want to thank Los Alamos County for funding this project,” Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus said. “The Read More
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
The good news is that New Mexico has done very well compared to most states in using the vaccine given to it. New Mexico also has a very well-organized approach to registering for and administering vaccines, compared to most states.
The bad news, however, is that there is exceptional variance in the administration of the vaccine by county within New Mexico. (https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html).
The number of doses administered per 100 people, for example, varies from 40 in Union County to 4 in Mora County. Santa Fe has administered 24 doses Read More
The line in this chart shows the cumulative number of vaccine doses administered in New Mexico, as percentage of the state’s population, versus date. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
NMED cites O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 525 West Ave. in Lovington for allowing employees with COVID-19 symptoms to continue working. Courtesy/representative photo/wikipedia
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued citations to O’Reilly Auto Parts (O’Reilly) for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that resulted in an unsafe workplace.
The citations were issued for violations by management to protect employees from exposure to COVID-19. NMED assessed penalties of $242,827.20 for the violations.
NMED cited the O’Reilly Auto Parts store Read More
