While vaccines are the most effective method to prevent the spread of COVID-19, masks, social distancing, and self-isolation measures continue to be necessary to protect New Mexicans.
Download and view the pdf below for more information and guidance.
CDC is working with state and local public health officials to monitor the spread of Omicron. As of December 20, 2021, Omicron has been detected in most states and territories and is rapidly increasing the proportion of COVID-19 cases it is causing.
CDC has been collaborating with global public health and industry partners to learn about Omicron, as we continue to monitor its course. We don’t yet know how easily it spreads, the severity of illness it causes, or how well available vaccines and medications work against it.
For more guidance on the Omicron variant and how to defend against it, check the CDC website.
Watch this message from Silver City and Grant County officials and medical professionals about protecting your children and your family from COVID-19 given the significant increase in cases.
Hidalgo Medical Services has opened COVID-19 Community Clinics in Grant County and Hidalgo County. These are walk-in clinics with no appointment necessary for COVID-19 testing.
Address: 1304 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061
HOURS FOR WALK-IN TESTING: 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Address: 109 Poplar Street Lordsburg, NM 88045
HOURS FOR WALK-IN TESTING: 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For more information, visit Hidalgo Medical Services website at hms-nm.org
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This testing facility is open to the public, with no registration needed. Walk-ups are welcome. Appointments can be scheduled at https://book.curative.com/sites/33836
Address: 500 E. 18th St., Silver City, NM 88061
HOURS FOR WALK-IN TESTING: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday – Saturday.
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610 Silver Heights Blvd, Silver City
Schedule an appointment for a test at www.cvs.com
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The State of New Mexico is proud to offer fast and accurate COVID-19 saliva testing, at no cost, to any person who feels they need a test.
To sign up for a test, and for more information, visit https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nm/
Watch this message from Silver City and Grant County officials and medical professionals about protecting yourself and our community from COVID-19 given the significant increase in cases.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created unique challenges for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To address them, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a COVID-19 toolkit with communication resources explaining in plain language how people with IDD and caregivers can protect themselves from the virus.
To develop the toolkit, CDC hosted multiple discussions with adults with IDD and their caregivers, who were most often family members, and asked them to share their individual experiences and what they found helpful in talking about COVID-19 with their loved ones.
Tools to start the conversation
The toolkit contains social stories, videos, posters, and interactive activities that focus on five topics:
There is also a tip sheetpdf icon for caregivers that offers suggestions for things they can do to ease their loved one’s worries about the virus.
“Parents and caregivers work hard to help the person they support stay healthy and safe. These materials can help parents or other caregivers of people with IDD navigate important conversations about COVID-19,” said Remley.
Resources for individuals with deafness or hearing loss
In addition to the toolkit, CDC developed videos and web resources in American Sign Language (ASL). To date, more than 40 ASL videos and 25 easy-to-read documents have been produced and viewed by more than 1 million people.
Visit CDC’s full suite of COVID-19 materials for people with IDD and their caregivers at COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers | CDC
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0831-cdc-launches-covid-19-resources.html
Updated August 10, 2021
The State of New Mexico is proud to offer fast and accurate COVID-19 saliva testing, at no cost, to any person who feels they need a test.
To sign up for a test, and for more information, visit https://learn.vaulthealth.com/nm/
