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Updated public health order in effect: New Mexico adopts CDC mask guidance for fully vaccinated individuals
The New Mexico Department of Health on Friday announced the state’s adoption of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance on facemasks for those who are fully vaccinated. An updated Department of Health public health order, effective Friday, May 14, is attached to this news release. Per the CDC, in most circumstances, fully […]
Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
People are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or 2 weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen ). The following recommendations apply to non-healthcare settings. Fully vaccinated people can: Resume activities without wearing masks or […]
State Announces On-Site COVID-19 Vaccination Events for Organizations
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) on Tuesday announced that businesses, nonprofits, religious congregations, community centers, and other organizations can now request on-site vaccination events through a new DOH webform at getvaxnm.com. Organizations that can bring a minimum of 25 people to a vaccination event – through a combination of employees/members, family, or members […]
State Recruits Primary Care Providers to Join COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Effort
The New Mexico Departments of Health, Aging and Long-Term Services, and Human Services today announced a new initiative to recruit primary care providers into the COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort. “At this point in our COVID-19 vaccine distribution, no group is more important than primary health care providers,” said DOH Cabinet Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins. “Primary […]
Grant County Is In Turquoise COVID Risk Category
Grant County has reached the turquoise “low risk” category under New Mexico’s tiered county-by-county COVID-19 “Red to Green” risk system, lifting many of the public health restrictions in place since December. Grant County currently has a 1.66% positivity rate in COVID-19 test results over the last 2 weeks. Updated every 2 weeks, the next county […]
Help with Internet Expenses — the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households […]
State announces COVID-19 vaccine self-scheduling for New Mexicans ages 16 and up
Santa Fe–The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday announced that all vaccineNM.org registrants ages 16 and up can now schedule their own COVID-19 vaccine appointments. To do so, users simply log in to vaccineNM.org using their confirmation code and date of birth, choose their location, and then select from available appointments in their area. […]
Department of Health, Public Education Department announce Student COVID-19 Vaccination Week
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and Public Education Department (PED) on Thursday announced Student COVID-19 Vaccination Week. During the week of May 3-8, students aged 16 and older will be given priority for making appointments on the NMDOH COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System, vaccineNM.org. Beginning next Monday, April 26, all New Mexicans 16 years […]
FDA and CDC Lift Recommended Pause on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Use Following Thorough Safety Review
Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and […]
Self-Harm – An Elevated Risk For Students During COVID-19
Resources for Youth and Families: Youthline is a 24-hour peer-to-peer helpline for teens to talk through any issues they may be facing, including navigating eating disorders, relationship or family concerns, bullying, sexual identity, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and/or thoughts of suicide. Text teen2teen to 839863 or call 1-877-968-8491. The Trevor Project: LGBTQIA+ kids, teens, and young […]
