/tags/cdc CDC en-US Copyright Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:47:42 GMT /local-news/2024-12-13/very-high-levels-of-covid-19-in-new-mexico-according-to-wastewater-data Recent wastewater analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ranks New Mexico as one of four states with a very high level of COVID-19. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:47:42 GMT /local-news/2024-12-13/very-high-levels-of-covid-19-in-new-mexico-according-to-wastewater-data Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-01-17/nm-has-one-of-the-highest-rates-of-flu-in-the-nation-despite-recent-drop Despite a decline in the number of flu cases in New Mexico at the start of the year, the state still has some of the highest levels in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:58:17 GMT /local-news/2024-01-17/nm-has-one-of-the-highest-rates-of-flu-in-the-nation-despite-recent-drop Nash Jones /local-news/2023-09-12/cdc-advisory-committee-recommends-new-covid-vaccine-amid-rising-cases As we head into the cooler months we’re already seeing COVID cases and hospitalizations on the rise, and the FDA just this week approved an updated COVID vaccine. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:23:25 GMT /local-news/2023-09-12/cdc-advisory-committee-recommends-new-covid-vaccine-amid-rising-cases Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2022-12-02/with-three-viruses-surging-in-new-mexico-covid-surveillance-is-stalled-and-contracting Three New Mexico counties – McKinley, Valencia and San Juan – have high community levels of COVID-19. That’s according to the latest CDC data accounting for hospitalization and case rates. But in terms of just the spread of the virus, all but one of New Mexico’s counties are bright red on the CDC map, showing the highest levels of transmission. 91°µÍø’s Jered Ebenreck has this report. And the state’s surveillance tools for tracking the virus appear to be contracting or stalled. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:49:13 GMT /local-news/2022-12-02/with-three-viruses-surging-in-new-mexico-covid-surveillance-is-stalled-and-contracting Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-11-21/health-officials-urge-caution-ahead-of-the-holidays-citing-rsv-flu-and-covid-surges According to the latest CDC data accounting for hospitalization and case rates, four New Mexico counties, including Bernalillo and Sandoval, have high community levels of COVID-19. But in terms of just the spread of the virus, 21 counties show the highest levels of transmission. As hospitals fill with sick children and adults from various respiratory viruses, state health officials cautioned people to use masks and get the latest Omicron booster. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:04:39 GMT /local-news/2022-11-21/health-officials-urge-caution-ahead-of-the-holidays-citing-rsv-flu-and-covid-surges Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-10-21/governor-says-there-will-be-no-return-to-covid-19-mandates-this-winter Seven New Mexico counties, including McKinley and San Miguel, have Medium community levels of COVID19 according to the latest CDC data. But when the metric is COVID transmission alone without considering hospitalizations, that green and yellow map turns an alarming red and orange. Nationally, health officials warn that colder months could bring a surge in cases as people gather indoors. But Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said mandatory measures are not going to happen. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:46:40 GMT /local-news/2022-10-21/governor-says-there-will-be-no-return-to-covid-19-mandates-this-winter Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-10-07/state-health-officials-promote-omicron-boosters-during-covid-briefing State health officials Thursday rolled out a new website for the COVID omicron booster shot and gave an update on other public health risks in the state. The CDC also announced a change from daily to weekly COVID case and death reports starting October 20. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:25:29 GMT /local-news/2022-10-07/state-health-officials-promote-omicron-boosters-during-covid-briefing Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-09-23/president-declares-pandemic-over-as-transmission-in-nm-remains-high Last week President Joe Biden said the pandemic had ended. Yet the federal public health emergency order is good until mid-October and will likely be extended into January. For two weeks in a row all 33 New Mexico counties are pastel green on the CDC COVID Community Levels map showing low hospitalization rates from the virus across the state. Yet, only two counties, Harding and Hidalgo actually have low COVID transmission rates. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:05:44 GMT /local-news/2022-09-23/president-declares-pandemic-over-as-transmission-in-nm-remains-high Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-09-16/cdc-maps-show-high-covid-transmission-but-low-hospitalizations-as-officials-provide-update-on-four-viruses On the latest CDC COVID maps, all 33 New Mexico counties show low COVID Community levels, indicating further declines in hospitalizations statewide. Yet, COVID is still widespread with 23 counties showing high transmission. The state reported 12 deaths Thursday as health officials gave an update on the state's response to four viruses: COVID-19, Monkeypox, West Nile, and Polio. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:26:28 GMT /local-news/2022-09-16/cdc-maps-show-high-covid-transmission-but-low-hospitalizations-as-officials-provide-update-on-four-viruses Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2022-09-03/federal-free-at-home-covid-19-testing-ends-as-holiday-weekend-starts Based on community levels of COVID-19, which measures the virus’s impact in hospitalizations and strain on the healthcare system, the latest CDC data shows that New Mexico’s map is pretty green – indicating low levels. But, when you look at transmission —the presence and spread of the virus — the map is very red. This latest data comes as we head into a holiday weekend, and as the federal government stops supplying free COVID tests. Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:58:23 GMT /local-news/2022-09-03/federal-free-at-home-covid-19-testing-ends-as-holiday-weekend-starts Jered Ebenreck