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Chart 263: COVID-19 In New Mexico Dec. 2, 2020

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The state of New Mexico announced today the COVID-19 map with county risk designations applicable for the two-week period Dec 2-15 (link). New Mexico’s ‘Red to Green’ system consists of two gating criteria: (1) Average daily cases below 8 per 100,000 residents, and (2) test positivity rate below 5 percent. The ‘Red to Green’ has three risk designations: (a) RED, none of the gating criteria are met, (b) YELLOW, one gating criteria met, (c) GREEN, both gating criteria are met. Los Alamos County, with average daily cases of 21 per 100,000 people and test positivity of 6 percent moved from YELLOW to
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Los Alamos County Facilities Re-Open Within Guidelines

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Services Department announced this afternoon a number of County facilities will re-open.

With the new public health order issued Nov. 30, 2020, starting today, Dec. 2, the following facilities will re-open within New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s guidelines and criteria of “Red Level”.

 

County Facilities Re-opening:

  • Larry Walkup Aquatic Center: Patrons can call to reserve a lane one day in advance. Lap Swim reservations will be taken for the 50-meter pool, and warm water exercises for the therapy pool. Walk-in reservations will
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New Mexico Department Of Health Map Update: Rising Positivity Rate Pushes Los Alamos County To Red Level

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NMDOH News:
  • Department of Health County map ipdate: 32 counties operating at Red Level today
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday today the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning Dec. 2, with 32 counties at the Red Level at one county at the Yellow Level.
No counties meet the criteria to operate at the Green Level at present.
The color-coding of the map, in accordance with the state’s amended emergency public health order, will be updated biweekly on Wednesdays.
The next update is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16. It and other associated demographic
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NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Dec. 1, 2020

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NMED News:

New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist as of Tuesday, includes New Mexico places of employment with two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.

There are now 206 establishments on the Watchlist.

The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are required to be closed, are posted here.

The state initiates a rapid response when it learns of a positive COVID-19 case in a workplace. NMED or the state agency initiating the rapid response will offer direction to establishments regarding testing, Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,330 New Cases, Total Now 99,419 With 21 New Deaths And 33,458 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced this afternoon 2,330 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 9 more cases today … the total is now 155 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 21 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 895 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 78 new cases in Chaves County
  • 37 new cases in Cibola County
  • 15 new cases in Colfax County
  • 50 new cases in Curry County
  • 198 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 38
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AMA, AHA, ANA Issue Open Letter Backing Science-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Urging Public To Remain Vigilant Until Widespread Vaccination

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By American Hospital Association
American Medical Association
American Nurses Association

An open letter to the American people:

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come together as physicians, nurses, and hospital and health system leaders to urge the American people to protect themselves, their neighbors and their loved ones amidst the worst global health crisis in generations.

As we approach the point when a vaccine may be available, more than 260,000 Americans and more than 1.4 million people worldwide have lost their lives to COVID-19, we know that vaccines will Read More

State Announces Tiered ‘Red To Green’ System For New Mexico Counties In Next Phase Of COVID-19 Response

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham discussing Coronavirus updates and the Red to Green Framework this afternoon during an online press conference. Screenshot/LADP 

Red to Green Framework discussed this afternoon during the online press conference. Screenshot/LADP 

From the Office of the Governor:

  • Framework enables counties to reopen further when meeting key health metrics
  • Los Alamos Only County In NM To Move From Red To Yellow On COVID Monitor

SANTA FE – In an effort designed to provide local communities the flexibility to operate more day-to-day activities, the state of New Mexico will transition Read More