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Chart 177: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 7

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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. The risk designation differs from those used by the state of New Mexico in two respects: (i) New Mexico Department of Health factors in only daily diagnoses and test positivity rates, (ii) Covid Act Now low risk designation requires less than 1 average daily diagnoses per 100,000 people, whereas NMDOH has a threshold of 8 average daily diagnoses per
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September Is National Preparedness Month

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The Red Cross encourages everyone, especially older adults, to prepare for emergencies. Courtesy/ARC

American Red Cross News:

ALBUQUERQUE — According to new research from the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and the American Academy of Nursing, older adults are more vulnerable and experience more casualties after a natural disaster compared to other age groups.

That’s why this National Preparedness Month, the Red Cross, Central and Northern AZ Chapters encourage everyone, especially older adults, to get ready for emergencies.

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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,107 With 3 More Death And 13,530 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 66 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

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

  • 10 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 16 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new cases in Curry County
  • 9 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 4 new cases in Eddy County
  • 6 new cases in Lea County
  • 2 new cases in McKinley County
  • 2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 26,048 With 6 More Death And 13,460 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 152 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

Today’s update announces 6 additional deaths reported in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

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

​SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday announced 152 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:

  • 24 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 2 new cases in Catron County
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Morale Boosting Bags Donated To Assisted Living Homes

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From left, David Hampton, Lisa Duran, Tim Trujillo and James Kershner deliver 44 morale boosting bags from the senior centers to Aspen Ridge, as part of a goal to donate a bag to every senior in assisted living in the community. This delivery marks 100 bags thanks to the support of the community donating spare change in honor of local resident George Best’s 100th birthday. The bags contain treats, snacks, notes and artwork including hand painted rocks from children and adults in the community. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

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State Departments Collaborate To Launch Virtual Job Readiness Training Series

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NMHSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department’s Behavioral Health Services Division is spearheading a collaborative effort to increase the number of Certified Peer Support Workers (CPSWs) working in substance abuse and addiction recovery programs across the state.

The New Mexico Office of Peer Recovery and Engagement (OPRE) and the New Mexico Workforce Connection are key partners in the initiative. The second of two virtual sessions will take place Sept. 24-25, after a successful inaugural event that wrapped up last month.

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Chart 174: COVID-19 In New Mexico Sept. 4

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Effective today, the state of New Mexico eased restrictions for travelers incoming from out of state. Travelers from 11 low-risk states are now exempt from the mandatory self quarantine requirement. For a state to be classified as a low risk, it must meet two criteria: (i) test positivity rate below 5 percent and (ii) seven-day average of daily diagnoses below 8 per 100,000 residents. Source: NMDOH (https://cv.nmhealth.org/travel-recommendations/). Map credit:mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-Naim
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New Mexico COVID-19 Cases Now At 25,902 With 3 More Death And 13,412 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 96 additional positive tests for COVID-19.

Los Alamos County remains at 27 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.

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

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

  • 16 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 13 new cases in Chaves County
  • 1 new case in Colfax County
  • 9 new cases in Curry County
  • 13 new cases in Doña Ana County
  • 8 new cases in Eddy County
  • 8 new cases in Lea County
  • 1 new case in Luna County
  • 3 new cases
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