None located in McKinley County
SANTA FE - New Mexico state health officials announced additional positive tests for COVID-19 on March 19.
Per the state Department of Health, some of the most recent cases are:
A woman in Bernalillo County in her 80s;
A woman in Bernalillo County in her 40s; the state Department of Health is investigating community spread in this case as this individual had no known exposure;
A woman in Santa Fe County in her 30s;
A woman in Sandoval County in her teens;
A woman in Sandoval County in her 50s.
Including the above newly reported cases, New Mexico has now had a total of 35 positive tests for COVID-19. They are located in:
Bernalillo County: 20
Sandoval County: 4
San Miguel County: 1
Santa Fe County: 7
Socorro County: 2
Taos County: 1
The New Mexico Department of Health has active investigations into each of the positive patients, which includes contact-tracing and swabs of symptomatic individuals who have had contact with the positive cases.
State officials have vigorously encouraged all New Mexicans to practice social distancing procedures: stay home, particularly if you are sick.
Every New Mexican must work to stem the spread of COVID-19.
New Mexicans who report symptoms of COVID-19 infection, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, should call their health care provider or the NMDOH COVID-19 hotline immediately (855) 600-3453.
New Mexicans who have non-health-related questions or concerns can also call (833) 551-0518 or visit newmexico.gov, which is being updated and finalized as a one-stop source for information.
The state Department of Health will update its dedicated COVID-19 webpage with additional tests as the state lab provides results.
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