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NMDOH Reports Decrease In New Mexico Suicides In 2019

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Chart showing the number of suicides by mechanism during 2018 and 2019. Courtesy/NMDOH

NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) this week made its annual report on suicides in the state, with 515 New Mexico residents dying by suicide in 2019, down from 535 in 2018.

There was a slight decrease in suicide deaths by women and among non-Hispanic whites from 2018 to 2019.

The number of suicide deaths by poisoning also went down but suicide deaths by firearms, hanging and falls remained consistent to the findings in 2018.

More than 48,000 men, women and children died by suicide Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 2,107 New Cases, Total Now 86,247 With 28 New Deaths, 29,568 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 2,107 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 7 new cases today … the total is now 120 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 28 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 541 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 108 new cases in Chaves County
  • 64 new cases in Cibola County
  • 14 new cases in Colfax County
  • 41 new cases in Curry County
  • 6 new cases in De Baca County
  • 202 new cases in Doña Ana County
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More Testing, Less Closures: State Launches Testing, Contact Tracing Agreement For Essential Businesses

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NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED / NMDOH News:

…Businesses conducting 100 percent employee testing will not be considered for closure

In an effort to increase proactive COVID-19 testing of New Mexico’s workforce and avoid additional temporary restrictions on essential businesses, the New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment have implemented a voluntary surveillance testing and contact tracing agreement to enable businesses to prevent mandatory 14-day closures triggered by state rapid responses to COVID-19 cases.

The agreement requires essential businesses Read More

NMPED: 19 New Mexico Schools On COVID-19 Watchlist

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NMPED News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department reports today that 19 New Mexico public school buildings were placed on the COVID-19 Watchlist in the week ending Friday, Nov. 20, signifying they had at least two Rapid Responses within a 14-day period.

Those schools are:

  • ALBUQUERQUE
  • Bel-Air Elementary
  • La Cueva High
  • Sunset Mesa School

ANTHONY

  • Gadsden Independent Schools Physical Plant

BELEN

  • Belen Middle

CLOVIS

  • La Casita Elementary in Clovis

DEMING

  • Deming Intermediate

ESPAÑOLA

  • Española Valley High
  • Eutimio Salazar Elementary
  • Española Public School District administrative
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NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 23, 2020

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NMED News:

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has updated its daily Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist, which includes New Mexico places of employment that have had two or more rapid responses in the last 14 days.

There are 272 establishments on the Watchlist as of Monday.

The current Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that are currently 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 Read More

Vitalant Encourages New Mexicans To Continue Live-Saving Blood Donations Amidst COVID Surge; Stay-At-Home Order

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VITALANT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — As COVID-19 cases are on the rise and New Mexicans are sheltering in place through Nov. 30, Vitalant reminds individuals that blood donation is an essential activity and they are permitted to leave the house to donate at a Vitalant location or blood drive.

Healthy individuals are encouraged to donate live-saving blood, platelets or plasma. Donors can rest assured that Vitalant is taking every necessary safety precaution to keep New Mexicans healthy as they donate.

Additionally, Vitalant is asking anyone who has recovered from COVID-19 to help other patients Read More

New Mexico Health Dept. Now Sending Negative & Positive COVID Test Results By Text … Expediting Results To Public

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE – The dangerous spike in COVID-19 cases statewide has led to more testing, which can lead to delays in receiving results.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is taking action to close the gap in turn-around times. Both negative and positive test results will now be sent by email and text, expediting results to the public.

Everyone will be opted into this form of communication when they register for a test on the cv.nmhealth.org website. Therefore, it is imperative people provide a valid email and cell phone number when they register.

In the past, only those who tested Read More