TAOS COUNTY HAS NO NEW POSITIVE CASES
Update:
As of 4:00 PM today, April 21st, 2020, according to the NM DOH website, the total number of
positive cases in New Mexico is 2,072.
As of 4:00 PM today, April 21st, 2020 Taos County has no new confirmed cases. To date, Taos
County has had 16 positive cases.
NM DOH has reported that 529 individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 have now fully recovered.
As of today, the New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed 65 COVID-19 related deaths
within New Mexico. The most recent cases are:
A female in her 80s from Chaves County. The individual was hospitalized and had
underlying medical conditions.
A female in her 70s from Bernalillo County. The individual was hospitalized and had
underlying medical conditions. The individual was a resident of the La Vida Llena facility
in Albuquerque.
A female in her 80s from Bernalillo County. The individual had underlying medical
conditions and was a resident of the La Vida Llena facility in Albuquerque.
A male in his 80s from Bernalillo County. The individual was hospitalized and had
underlying medical conditions. The individual was a resident of the Central Desert
Behavioral Health facility in Albuquerque.
A male in his 90s from Bernalillo County. The individual was hospitalized and was a
resident of the La Vida Llena facility in Albuquerque.
A second male in his 90s from Bernalillo County. The individual had underlying health
conditions and was a resident of the La Vida Llena facility in Albuquerque.
A male in his 60s from McKinley County. The individual was hospitalized and had
underlying health conditions.
NM Department of Health is reporting that there are 119 individuals hospitalized in New
Mexico for COVID-19. This number may include individuals who tested positive for COVID-19
out of state but are currently hospitalized in New Mexico.
Please Stay at Home:
Taos County is asking that people continue to follow the stay at home order.
We understand the difficulties that our community is facing right now. With the pandemic that
has taken over so much of our lives we are asking that people continue to follow the direction
given to us by our State and Federal leaders.
The ongoing effort to slow the spread of the virus is having an effect but it will take continued
efforts to protect our friends and loved ones. The following are ways to help slow the spread:
Stay at home. Only leave for essential reasons, such as getting groceries or prescription
medications
If you must leave your home, maintain 6 feet between you and other individuals
If you are in an enclosed area where social distancing is hard, wear a cloth face covering
Avoid groups of 5 for more people
Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap
What if I Feel Sick?
If you feel like you have the symptoms of the Coronavirus please call the state Coronavirus
Hotline at 1-855-600-3453. They will ask you questions and will give guidance on what step you
should take next. This is a very busy hotline so you may not get though on the first attempt.
Please be patient and follow their guidance.
Signs and symptoms of the Coronavirus are:
Fever (100.4 F or higher)
Cough
Shortness of breath
Symptoms may also, but not necessarily, include:
Runny nose
Sore throat
Headache
General feeling of being unwell
For the most recent updates from the DOH please visit
https://cv.nmhealth.org/newsroom/
How to Help Protect Yourself and Others:
The NM Department of Health along with the CDC and Office of the President are
recommending a very proactive approach to help protect the public from the COVID-19 virus.
Below are the recommendations:
Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (sing
your ABC’s to help with the timing)
If washing your hands is not an option use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%
alcohol
Stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary
Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
IF YOU FEEL SICK, STAY HOME
If a family member is sick, try and isolate them from the rest of the family as best as
possible
Utilize social distancing to limit your exposure; maintain a 6-foot distance between you
and other individuals
Avoid social gatherings if possible
Avoid groups of more than 5 people
Avoid contact with sick individuals
If you suspect you have symptoms of the COVID-19 virus please call the NM
Coronavirus Hotline at 1-855-600-3453 to speak with a healthcare professional about
what you need to do next. This is a very busy hotline so be patient and follow their
guidance.
For non-emergency or non-healthcare related questions please contact the Department of
Health at 1-833-551-0518
Contact: James Hampton, PIO
Office: (575) 737-6457