/tags/covid-vaccine COVID vaccine en-US Copyright Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:44:39 GMT /local-news/2024-02-26/covid-19-vaccination-rates-in-nursing-facilities-are-on-the-decline-for-residents-and-staff-alike Very few nursing home residents are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination, and for residents, it’s even lower. New Mexico’s numbers are not much better than the country overall. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:44:39 GMT /local-news/2024-02-26/covid-19-vaccination-rates-in-nursing-facilities-are-on-the-decline-for-residents-and-staff-alike Megan Myscofski /local-news/2023-12-21/cdc-recommendations-on-protecting-yourself-this-holiday-season-from-respiratory-illness It’s that time of the year again and cases of winter respiratory illnesses are elevated across the country. In New Mexico, these diseases like RSV, COVID, and especially the flu are hitting hard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommendations on how best to protect yourself during the holiday season. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:25:35 GMT /local-news/2023-12-21/cdc-recommendations-on-protecting-yourself-this-holiday-season-from-respiratory-illness Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2023-09-21/as-nm-covid-cases-tick-up-feds-offer-a-fresh-round-of-free-at-home-tests COVID cases are expected to surge this upcoming winter as people spend more time indoors for the typically cooler holiday season. To combat it, the Biden administration is offering a new round of free at-home tests starting on Monday. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:32:34 GMT /local-news/2023-09-21/as-nm-covid-cases-tick-up-feds-offer-a-fresh-round-of-free-at-home-tests Bryce Dix /local-news/2023-09-13/nmdoh-urges-people-to-start-preparing-for-upcoming-winter-respiratory-diseases It’s that time of year again to prepare for several winter respiratory diseases that will be circulating in the next few months. The New Mexico Department of Health held a briefing Tuesday, about several new developments for vaccines in order to avoid the possibility a tripledemic. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:46:19 GMT /local-news/2023-09-13/nmdoh-urges-people-to-start-preparing-for-upcoming-winter-respiratory-diseases Taylor Velazquez /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/2023-08-03/nm-state-epidemiologist-recommends-a-new-covid-booster-in-the-fall-maybe-sooner-if-65 New Mexico is seeing a “small uptick” in COVID cases, according to Deputy Health Secretary and Acting State Epidemiologist Laura Parajón. She recommended those under 65 get another vaccine booster when updated versions that target the XBB.1.5 subvariant are approved. Older New Mexicans, she said, may want to get theirs sooner. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:46:13 GMT /local-news/2023-08-03/nm-state-epidemiologist-recommends-a-new-covid-booster-in-the-fall-maybe-sooner-if-65 Nash Jones /local-news/2023-08-03/measuring-covid-trends-rather-than-individual-cases-nm-sees-uptick The U.S. saw an uptick in COVID cases in July after several months of steady declines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deputy Health Secretary and Acting State Epidemiologist Dr. Laura Parajón spoke with 91���� about the status of the virus in New Mexico and how it's measured. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:30:58 GMT /local-news/2023-08-03/measuring-covid-trends-rather-than-individual-cases-nm-sees-uptick Nash Jones /public-health-new-mexico/2023-03-31/state-to-host-covid-vaccination-events-as-public-health-emergency-expires The state’s COVID-19 public health emergency order comes to an end today after over three years. However, the New Mexico Department of Health will be hosting a COVID vaccination event tomorrow and is urging people to get boosted. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:05:54 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2023-03-31/state-to-host-covid-vaccination-events-as-public-health-emergency-expires Taylor Velazquez /local-news/2023-03-03/governor-extends-nm-public-health-emergency-for-the-last-time New Mexico is one of just five states that has kept its COVID-19 public health emergency order in effect. It was set to expire Friday but the governor announced it will stay in place for the rest of the month — the last of 41 extensions since March, 2020. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 23:05:38 GMT /local-news/2023-03-03/governor-extends-nm-public-health-emergency-for-the-last-time Nash Jones /local-news/2022-09-30/emergency-management-official-warns-of-new-variants-as-three-new-mexico-counties-hit-high-covid-levels Three New Mexico counties - Catron, Grant and Hidalgo - have shifted into high community levels of COVID19 after two weeks when the entire state showed low COVID Community Levels. That’s according to the latest federal data. Two new COVID variants are also raising concerns just as the CDC repeals universal masking guidance for hospitals and health clinics. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:05:11 GMT /local-news/2022-09-30/emergency-management-official-warns-of-new-variants-as-three-new-mexico-counties-hit-high-covid-levels Jered Ebenreck