SANTA FE — New Mexico state health officials announced 1,549 additional COVID-19 cases on Dec. 2.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement:
“Every single day I pray that New Mexicans infected with this virus will recover. Every single day I pray for the families whose loved ones are battling illness with all the strength they have. My thoughts are always with the doctors, nurses and health care providers who give everything they have to their patients, who selflessly risk their own health to protect their communities and our state. My thoughts are with their families, too, and the families of the first responders and essential workers who, through their commitment and sacrifice, even in this dark time, inspire hope and reaffirm my confidence in the unbreakable spirit of our great state.
“Because we must be clear-eyed about the risks we face, I have aimed never to paint an overly rosy picture of the pandemic and the economic fallout ravaging our state. There can be no doubt: We are headed for a painful winter. More New Mexicans will contract this virus and fall seriously ill. Some will lose their lives. Today alone we lost 40 New Mexicans to this virus. We cannot become numb to this tragedy. Families all across our state are grappling with unfathomable grief. Each of these New Mexicans was loved. Each is mourned with our whole hearts.
“But I am reminded and hope to remind you, even as we reach this grim milestone, of two inescapable, essential facts. It is within our power to reverse the deadly trajectory of this pandemic. And we, as one united state, are more than up to the challenge. We can indeed save lives. We can, through our own day-to-day decisions and actions, prevent needless illness and death.
“Together, we will beat back this virus and rebuild our state. With compassion for others, with the patience and kindness and fortitude that define us as New Mexicans, we will overcome this moment of crisis.”
Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:
70 new cases in McKinley County
Including
A female in her 50s from McKinley County. The individual was hospitalized.
A male in his 60s from McKinley County. The individual was hospitalized and had underlying conditions.
A female in her 70s from McKinley County. The individual was hospitalized.
A male in his 70s from McKinley County. The individual was hospitalized.
A female in her 80s from McKinley County.
1,479 cases throughout the state
48 new cases in Bernalillo County
130 new cases in Chaves County
18 new cases in Cibola County
4 new cases in Colfax County
32 new cases in Curry County
4 new cases in De Baca County
113 new cases in Doña Ana County
70 new cases in Eddy County
10 new cases in Grant County
1 new case in Guadalupe County
2 new cases in Hidalgo County
98 new cases in Lea County
4 new cases in Lincoln County
4 new cases in Los Alamos County
4 new cases in Luna County
2 new cases in Mora County
19 new cases in Otero County
3 new cases in Quay County
23 new cases in Rio Arriba County
26 new cases in Roosevelt County
85 new cases in Sandoval County
141 new cases in San Juan County
5 new cases in San Miguel County
76 new cases in Santa Fe County
14 new cases in Sierra County
5 new cases in Socorro County
2 new cases in Taos County
5 new cases in Torrance County
17 new cases in Union County
80 new cases in Valencia County
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