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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,791 New Cases, Total Now 114,731 With 23 New Deaths And 41,177 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,791 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 5 more cases today … the total is now 194 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 23 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 621 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 50 new cases in Chaves County
  • 13 new cases in Cibola County
  • 5 new cases in Colfax County
  • 24 new cases in Curry County
  • 109 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 75 new cases in Eddy County
  • 9 new
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New Mexico Health Department Issues Two Orders Temporarily Limiting Non-Essential Surgeries; Recognizing Activation Of Crisis Care

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) today announced two new public health emergency orders in response to the ongoing public health crisis in New Mexico and resulting unsustainable strain on health care providers and hospitals:

  • Temporarily limiting non-essential surgeries; and
  • Recognizing the activation of “crisis care” standards by outlining credentialing processes for COVID-19 health care providers.

The public health orders are attached here and here. 

The temporary limitation on non-essential surgeries is effective Dec. 11 through Jan. 4, 2021. Read More

Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter Shares Tips To help Ensure Safe; Enjoyable Holidays During COVID-19

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Alzheimer’s Association News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Like most New Mexicans, the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter recognizes that the holidays should be filled with sharing, laughter and memories.

But in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic adds a layer of stress, disappointment, sadness, and a heightened risk for spreading the virus, especially for older adults who tend to have underlying health conditions.

For the families of the 43,000 New Mexicans living with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to realize that a person living with Alzheimer’s may feel a special sense of loss during the Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 1,759 New Cases, Total Now 112,950 With 34 New Deaths And 40,058 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 1,759 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 1 more cases today … the total is now 189 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 34 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:

  • 601 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 49 new cases in Chaves County
  • 20 new cases in Cibola County
  • 10 new cases in Colfax County
  • 29 new cases in Curry County
  • 1 new case in De Baca County
  • 119 new
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EGIS Complete Care Offers Assistance And Care To Seniors

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EGIS staff from left: Care Mgr. Patrick Christopher, Owner and Care Mgr. Kevin Koval, Business Development Mgr. Jennifer Riek, Office Mgr. Lori Stevens, Care Mgr. Mario Angel. Not pictured Care Mgr. Mary Peck. Courtesy/EGIS

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

A common wish among senior citizens is that they be allowed to live in their homes. EGIS Complete Care (Elders Getting Information and Services), a Santa Fe-based business that provides caregiving services, can grant this wish.

“As people age … that is one of the criteria to keep them happy … and to feel independent Read More

New Mexico COVID Update: Network Outage Delays Report

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STATE News:

…Positive cases continue to be identified and investigated

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced that the Department of Health’s electronic laboratory reporting system was disrupted by an outage in the state government internet network, resulting in a delay of the daily COVID-19 case update.

While the New Mexico Department of Information Technology has since resolved the outage, which also briefly affected other state agency websites and email systems, it resulted in a disruption to various laboratory reports that are collected and subsequently Read More

Chart 269: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 8, 2020

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This area chart shows the number of COVID-19 cases in Rio Arriba County by zip code (zip codes with less than 10 cases are not displayed). About 1 in 25 people in Rio Arriba were diagnosed with COVID-19, whereas statewide, about 1 in 19 people were diagnosed. Source: New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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Martinez: Update On Enterprise Bank & Trust Operations

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By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
President, Los Alamos Region
Enterprise Bank & Trust, Member FDIC

To help keep our community safe, Enterprise Bank & Trust’s Los Alamos branches have made adjustments in how we serve our clients. Due to the recent state-wide shutdown, we have closed our lobbies and will be handling the majority of transactions through our drive-up.

Although our lobbies are closed, clients may schedule visits to access their safe deposit boxes, make wire transfers or receive assistance with complex notary needs. Scheduling appointments in advance is greatly appreciated, as we Read More

Betty Ehart Senior Center Closed Due To Positive COVID Test

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COMMUNITY News:

Effective today, Dec. 8, the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row in Los Alamos is closed due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.

Contact tracing has been initiated and is being conducted by director at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

Home delivery meals scheduled for today, Dec. 8 in Los Alamos are canceled, but will resume Wednesday, Dec. 9 from the White Rock Senior Center.

Also, the drive thru meal program at the Betty Ehart Senior Center is canceled until further notice.

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is committed to providing meals Read More