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NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 20

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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.

As of Nov. 19, there are 264 establishments on the Watchlist.

The 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 offer direction Read More

PED Secretary Statement On Reports Of Non-Compliance With School Reentry And COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

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Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart

PED News:

SANTA FE – issued the following statement today in response to numerous reports of non-compliance with school reentry and COVID-19 safety guidelines:

“We take all of these things very seriously, and we continue to follow up on reports received through the PED’s COVID-19 Safety Complaint Portal.

“Regarding recent inquiries about Gallup McKinley County Schools, we are aware of the concerns about reporting and transparency and have issued a directive to the district to ensure adherence to PED guidance and rapid response protocols.

“We also Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 3,675 New Cases, Total Now 74,116 With 12 New Deaths, 27,659 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 3,675 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County reports 6 new cases today … the total is now 103 people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update includes 12 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 1,122 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 3 new cases in Catron County
  • 110 new cases in Chaves County
  • 84 new cases in Cibola County
  • 9 new cases in Colfax County
  • 85 new cases in Curry County
  • 502 new cases in Doña Ana County
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Tracking COVID-19 In Los Alamos Community Wastewater

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Prisca Tiasse, PhD in her lab Tuesday at Biodidact on DP Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Biodidact, a local R&D and environmental testing laboratory recently took part in an effort, with the collaboration of Los Alamos County wastewater treatment facility staff, to track COVID-19 in local community wastewater.

“We are fortunate to have researchers working toward capabilities for wastewater testing of COVID-19 in collaboration with the County,” Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott said. “Continuing Read More

Deputy Director Kelly Beierschmitt Discusses LANL’s COVID-19 Response; How Lab Is Adapting To Pandemic

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LANL Deputy Director for Operations Kelly Beierschmitt

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

The effects COVID-19 is having on Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will not be short lived, Los Alamos County Council learned during its regular meeting Tuesday night.

In fact, COVID-19 is planned to change laboratory operations long into the future.

LANL Deputy Director for Operations Kelly Beierschmitt reported on how LANL is responding to COVID-19 and adapting to the world that the pandemic has created.

He reported a COVID task force was formed in February “to Read More

Scott: Update On COVID-19; Vaccine Distribution News

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By Chair Sara Scott
Los Alamos County Council

I hope this beautiful Fall finds you and your family well as we move toward the Thanksgiving holiday.

We’ll be approaching this season differently this year, in the context of the significant increase in COVID-19 infections and the current Public Health Order aimed at reducing the impacts of this surge on our well-being and the ability of our health care systems to care for our families, friends, and communities.

The current Public Health Order will expire Nov. 30 and the reopening of businesses and County facilities will be determined on a county Read More

NMED COVID-19 Business Watchlist For Nov. 19

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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.

As of Nov. 18, there are 244 establishments on the Watchlist.

The Rapid Response COVID-19 Watchlist and closure list, which includes all establishments that have been 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 Read More

State Tightens Public Health Restrictions Amid ‘Reset’ … New Mexicans Instructed To Shelter In Place Through Nov. 30

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials today announced several tightenings intended to clarify the intent of the emergency public health order effective through Monday, Nov. 30, and to further underscore the imperative that New Mexicans must absolutely remain at home except for only those trips that are most essential for health, safety and welfare.

The changes restrict “big box” stores and other large retailers from operating in-person services. Complete definitions are outlined below.

The changes are effective beginning Thursday, Nov. 19, through Read More