COVID-19 in New Mexico
COVID-19 is a virus that spreads easily. The disease can range from mild to severe. Use all the tools we have available to keep you, your family, and your community safe. Vaccination, testing and treatment can help us all stay safe. And don’t forget to mask up and social distance.
NMHealth Helpline
For questions about COVID, COVID treatments, and COVID vaccines, including help Scheduling a vaccine, call the NMHealth Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773).
Testing
Testing for COVID-19 helps you decide what to do next, like taking steps to prevent spread and getting treatment if you are high risk.
- Need help locating a test? Call the NMHealth Helpline at 1-833-796-8773.
Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. The risk of infection, hospitalization, and death are all much lower for people who are vaccinated, compared to unvaccinated people.
Treatments
Treatment for COVID-19 is recommended for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID.VID-19 | CDC
COVID-19 Toolkit
Updated 5-10-2023
We now have many tools to fight COVID: masking, vaccines, treatment, testing, and social distancing. We have reached a new place in New Mexico where we can lift nearly all public health requirements that prevented many COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. It is now possible for us to manage COVID-19 in our homes and in our communities.
This toolkit provides COVID-19 support and guidance for New Mexico communities and individuals.
Table of Contents & Intro
Mask Guidance
Vaccine Guidance
Testing Guidance
Treatment Guidance
Long COVID Guidance
Educational Material
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Guidance
Resources & Links
Insurance Info
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