8 new deaths, 116 additional confirmed favorable COVID-19 cases reported in NM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reported 8 extra COVID-19- related deaths in the state on Thursday.

The latest deaths consist of:

• A female in her 80 s from Bernalillo County. The individual had underlying medical conditions. The individual was a citizen of the La Vida Llena facility in Albuquerque.
• A woman in her 80 s from Cibola County. The person had hidden medical conditions.
• A woman in her 30 s from McKinley County. The person was hospitalized and had underlying medical conditions.
• A male in his 50 s from McKinley County.
• A male in his 30 s from Sandoval County. The individual was hospitalized and had hidden medical conditions.
• A male in his 30 s from San Juan County. The individual was hospitalized and had underlying medical conditions.
• A female in her 70 s from San Juan County.
• A female in her 80 s from San Juan County.

The variety of deaths of New Mexico homeowners related to COVID-19 is now 44

In addition to the deaths, the state reported 116 positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the overall to 1,597

The most recent favorable cases consist of:

• 17 brand-new cases in Bernalillo County
• 1 new case in Cibola County
• 1 new case in Colfax County
• 4 brand-new cases in Doña Ana County
• 1 brand-new case in Grant County
• 1 new case in Luna County
• 23 new cases in McKinley County
• 31 new cases in Sandoval County
• 29 brand-new cases in San Juan County
• 1 brand-new case in Santa Fe
• 4 new cases in Socorro County
• 3 brand-new cases in Valencia County

To see the variety of positive cases in each county, click here.

The Health Department stated that 90 people are hospitalized, and 353 people have recuperated from COVID-19

New Mexicans who report symptoms of COVID-19 infection, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, must call their health care service provider or the NMDOH COVID-19 hotline right away (1-855-600-3453).