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Chart 205: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 5

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This chart shows the overall COVID-19 risk by state. The nonprofit organization Covid Act Now monitors daily diagnoses, infection rates, testing positivity, ICU headroom and contacts traced in each state. The overall COVID-19 risk is based on these five metrics. Map credit: mapchart.net. Source: covidactnow.org. Eli Ben-Naim
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Senior Center Offering 100 Free Flu Shots To Members

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UPDATE: The flu shot is free with insurance.

Betty Ehart Senior Center News:

The Betty Ehart Senior Center is giving away 100 free flu shots noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.

Reservations must be made in advance by calling 505.662.8920. Also, recipients must be a member of the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

It is free to join the senior center. The free membership offers many benefits, for those over 60, but the free shots Friday also are available for those 50-59 years of age.

The project is sponsored by the New Mexico Department on Aging and Long Term Service along with Albertson’s Pharmacy.

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SFCC: William C. Witter Fitness Education Center Offers Appointments To Public Beginning Oct. 12

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Beginning Oct. 12, the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center at SFCC is available to the public for limited individual appointments 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces that beginning Oct. 12 the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center is available to the public for limited individual appointments 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

There is a $7 fee for each appointment. People can now make reservations for lap swimming, singles tennis and half-court individual Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 189 New Cases, Total Now At 30,477 With 2 More Deaths And 17,270 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 189 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 35 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 2 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 47 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 22 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 7 new cases in Curry County
  • 46 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 5 new cases in Eddy County
  • 2 new cases in Grant County
  • 12 new
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New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 296 New Cases, Total Now At 30,296 With 3 More Deaths And 17,210 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 298 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County has 1 new case today bringing the total to 34 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 3 new deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

  • 75 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 32 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Cibola County
  • 20 new cases in Curry County
  • 67 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 16 new cases in Eddy County
  • 1 new case in Grant County
  • 1 new
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LAMC Auxiliary Making Masks For Community

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LAMC Auxiliary member Chriss Bernardin has sewn and donated more than 700 masks. Courtesy photo

LAMC Auxiliary News:

COVID-19 has changed many things in the country and the world. One thing it hasn’t changed is the commitment to the community by the Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) Auxilians.

With cancellation of the annual health fair, cancer and heart seminar dinners, the Auxilians are busy making and distributing free masks.

Auxiliary member Chriss Bernardin has sewn more than 700 double-sided masks to donate to the community. Her masks have been dropped off at the Los Alamos Police Department, Read More

Aging & Long-Term Services Reminds New Mexicans About Medicare Open Enrollment Deadlines

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ALTSD News:

The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) wants to make certain that Medicare beneficiaries including older adults and people living with a disability as well as their caregivers, are aware of the upcoming fall open enrollment deadlines.

From Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 of this year, people enrolled in the Medicare program can make changes to their existing coverage such as switch to a different Part D drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan, or drop their private plan and go back on Original Medicare with a standalone Part D plan.

Any changes made during Medicare Open Read More