ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. – New Mexico has noticed a decline in COVID-19 cases, even since August. Health officials said it appears the state is riding the wave through the BA. 5 variant.
Lately, most counties in the state have low transmission rates.
Unfortunately, New Mexicans are still dying from the virus. More than 8,500 New Mexicans have died from COVID-19.
There are COVID-19 patients hospitalized in New Mexico right now, the fewest since mid-May. Only six of those patients are on ventilators.
Health officials tried to remind the public to stay on top of COVID-19 vaccine injections. They explained what now counts as “updated”: you want to have the most recent reminder. Currently, it is that of the omicron variant.
Officials said getting a COVID booster and a flu shot at the same time may be convenient.
On Thursday, the state reported 12 more COVID-19-related deaths and 259 new COVID-19 cases.
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