EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – New Mexico state health officials announced 204 additional positive tests for COVID-19 and three additional deaths.
As of today there are 4, 493 COVID-19 cases in New Mexico, and 172 related deaths.
According to a release and per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
- 32 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 1 new case in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Curry County
- 17 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 65 new cases in McKinley County
- 2 new cases in Rio Arriba County
- 7 new cases in Sandoval County
- 77 new cases in San Juan County
The Department of Health also reported three additional deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19. Those cases are:
- A male in his 70s from Bernalillo County. The individual had underlying health conditions and was a resident of Uptown Genesis in Albuquerque.
- A male in his 50s from McKinley County. The individual was hospitalized and had underlying medical conditions.
- A male in his 80s from McKinley County. The individual was a resident of the Little Sisters of the Poor facility in Gallup.
There are currently 197 individuals hospitalized and 1,125 COVID-19 cases designated as having recovered by the New Mexico Department of Health.
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, and/or loss of taste or smell should call their health care provider or the NMDOH COVID-19 hotline immediately (1-855-600-3453).
