New Mexico COVID-19 update: 5 deaths, 67 hospitalizations, 353 cases

By KOB

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health reported five additional COVID-19-related deaths and 353 new COVID-19 cases Monday.

There are currently 67 individuals hospitalized in New Mexico with COVID-19.

Hospitalizations

  • 67 current hospitalizations The number of hospital beds currently occupied by individuals with COVID-19.
  • 5 ventilated The number of hospitalized individuals with COVID-19 who are using machines to help them breathe. This includes people in the ER who have been put on a breathing machine while waiting for a hospital bed.

Deaths

  • 5 new deaths The total number of people who have died of COVID-19 that the state learned about yesterday. Results reported following a weekend or holiday include all new cases since the last update.
  • 8,948 cumulative The total number of people who have died with COVID-19 in New Mexico since the beginning of the pandemic.

Cases

  • 353 new cases The total number of people with COVID-19 that the state learned about yesterday. Results reported following a weekend or holiday include all new cases since the last update.
  • 664,708 cumulative This case count includes all COVID-19 cases reported to the state from the start of the pandemic through the latest update.

Tests

  • 5,490 new tests The number of COVID-19 tests from a laboratory or medical facility that confirms current COVID-19 infection. All test results received by the state yesterday are counted. Home-based test results are not included.

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