100 new cases in Bernalillo County27 new cases in Chaves County6 new cases in Cibola County1 new case in Colfax County12 new cases in Curry County40 new cases in Doña Ana County1 new case in Eddy County3 new cases in Grant County2 new cases in Hidalgo County6 new cases in Lea County10 new cases in Lincoln County2 new cases in Luna County4 new cases in McKinley County3 new cases in Otero County3 new cases in Rio Arriba County2 new cases in Roosevelt County8 new cases in Sandoval County2 new cases in San Juan County8 new cases in Santa Fe County2 new cases in Socorro County1 new case in Union County4 new cases in Valencia County22 new cases among New Mexico Corrections Department inmates at the Lea County Correctional FacilityThe Department of Health reported 4 additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19:A male in his 70s from Doña Ana County. The individual was hospitalized and had underlying conditions.A male in his 80s from Luna County. The individual was hospitalized and had underlying conditions.A male in his 60s from McKinley County. The individual was hospitalized and had underlying conditions.A male in his 80s from Roosevelt County. The individual had underlying conditions. The number of deaths of New Mexico residents related to COVID-19 is now at 911.Previously reported numbers included five cases that have been identified as duplicates (two in Bernalillo County, one in Chaves County, two in Doña Ana County) and three cases that have been identified as out-of-state residents (one in Doña Ana County, one in Lea County, one in Union County) – these have now been corrected. Including the cases reported today, New Mexico has now had a total of 32,983 COVID-19 cases:Bernalillo County: 7,682Catron County: 9Chaves County: 1,533Cibola County: 466Colfax County: 41Curry County: 1,080De Baca County: 1Doña Ana County: 4,027Eddy County: 1,019Grant County: 146Guadalupe County: 36Harding County: 1Hidalgo County: 108Lea County: 1,636Lincoln County: 260Los Alamos County: 37Luna County: 492McKinley County: 4,409Mora County: 9Otero County: 300Quay County: 79Rio Arriba County: 419Roosevelt County: 345Sandoval County: 1,519San Juan County: 3,462San Miguel County: 115Santa Fe County: 1,181Sierra County: 64Socorro County: 141Taos County: 154Torrance County: 89Union County: 37Valencia County: 651Previously reported numbers included one case reported as an individual being held by federal agencies at the Cibola County Correctional Center that has been identified as a Cibola County resident – this has now been corrected. County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.The Department of Health currently reports the following numbers of COVID-19 cases among individuals held by federal agencies at the following facilities:Cibola County Correctional Center: 329Otero County Prison Facility: 288Otero County Processing Center: 181Torrance County Detention Facility: 44The Department of Health currently reports the following numbers of COVID-19 cases among individuals held by the New Mexico Corrections Department at the following facilities:Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Valencia County: 35Lea County Correctional Facility: 74Northeast New Mexico Correctional Facility in Union County: 5Northwest New Mexico Correctional Center in Cibola County: 1Otero County Prison Facility: 472Penitentiary of New Mexico in Santa Fe County: 1Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Doña Ana County: 1Western New Mexico Correctional Facility in Cibola County: 4As of today, there are 120 individuals hospitalized in New Mexico for COVID-19. This number may include individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 out of state but are currently hospitalized in New Mexico. This number does not include New Mexicans who tested positive for COVID-19 and may have been transferred to a hospital out of state.As of today, there are 18,680 COVID-19 cases designated as having recovered by the New Mexico Department of Health.The Department of Health has identified at least one positive COVID-19 case in residents and/or staff in the past 28 days at the following long-term care facilities:Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterAtria Vista Del Rio in AlbuquerqueBear Canyon Rehabilitation Center in AlbuquerqueBelen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in BelenBloomfield Nursing and RehabilitationBrookdale Santa FeCasa Arena Blanca Nursing Center in AlamogordoCasa del Sol Center in Las CrucesCasa de Oro Center in Las CrucesCasa Maria Health Care Center in RoswellClovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in ClovisColfax Long Term Care Center in SpringerDesert Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation in HobbsGood Life Senior Living in LovingtonGood Samaritan Society Las CrucesLaguna Rainbow Care in Casa BlancaLakeview Christian Home in CarlsbadLas Palomas Center in AlbuquerqueLifeSpire Assisted Living in Rio RanchoLotus Care Homes in AlbuquerqueMission Arch Center in RoswellMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care in Rio RanchoThe Neighborhood in Rio RanchoNew Mexico State Veterans Home in Truth or ConsequencesPrinceton Place in AlbuquerqueRamah Adult Care in RamahRaton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in RatonThe Rehab Center of Albuquerque in AlbuquerqueRetirement Ranches in ClovisRetreat Healthcare in Rio RanchoSandia Ridge Center in AlbuquerqueSandia Senior Suites in AlbuquerqueSan Juan Center in AlbuquerqueSilver City Care Center in Silver CityTercer Cielo in AlbuquerqueVillage at Northrise in Las CrucesVillage Retirement Community in RoswellThe Watermark at Cherry Hills in AlbuquerqueWelbrook Senior Living Las CrucesThe Department of Health has detected community spread in the state of New Mexico and is investigating cases with no known exposure. The agency reports that given the infectious nature of the virus it is likely other residents are infected but yet to be tested or confirmed positive. To that end, all New Mexicans have been instructed to stay home except for outings absolutely necessary for health, safety and welfare. These additional restrictions have been enacted to aggressively minimize person-to-person contact and ensure spread is mitigated. New Mexicans are strongly urged to limit travel to only what is necessary for health, safety and welfare.The New Mexico Department of Health has active investigations into the positive patients, which includes contact-tracing and swabs of symptomatic individuals who have had contact with the positive cases.Every New Mexican must work together to stem the spread of COVID-19. Stay home, especially if you are sick. Wear a mask or face covering when in public and around others.New Mexicans who report symptoms of COVID-19 infection, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and/or loss of taste or smell should call their health care provider or the NMDOH COVID-19 hotline immediately (1-855-600-3453).The Department of Health strongly encourages the following groups to get tested:Symptomatic people displaying the COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and/or loss of taste or smell;Asymptomatic people who are close contacts or household members of people in their infectious period who have already tested positive for the coronavirus;Asymptomatic people who live or work in congregate settings such as long-term care facilities and group homes; andPatients who are scheduled for surgery and whose provider has advised them to get tested before the procedure.New Mexicans who have non-health-related questions or concerns can call 833-551-0518 or visit newmexico.gov, which is being updated regularly as a one-stop source for information for families, workers and others affected by and seeking more information about COVID-19. STATE News:SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 269 additional positive tests for COVID-19.Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.Today’s update includes 4 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
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