WARNING: THIS SCREENING TOOL IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE REGARDING WHETHER A PERSON SHOULD BE TESTED FOR COVID-19. THIS TOOL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT DISSUADE YOU FROM SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911 AND NOTIFY THE OPERATOR THAT YOU HAVE OR THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE COVID-19.

Please confirm that you understand the above and that you are a New Mexico resident in order to continue:

I understand and I am a New Mexico resident.

In the last two weeks, have you traveled out of New Mexico?

Yes No

Are You Experiencing A Fever And Any Of The Following Symptoms?

Cough
Shortness of breath or trouble breathing

Yes No

Do Any Of The Following Statements Apply To You?

You have been in close contact or live with someone known to have COVID-19.
You have been told by a healthcare provider that you may have been exposed to COVID-19.

Yes No

Are You Following The Social Distancing And Stay Home Orders Issued By The New Mexico Department Of Health?

Yes No

Do any of these special populations apply to you?

Older adults (age ≥ 65 years)
Immunocompromised (e.g., cancer, solid organ transplant, other immunosuppressive drugs, chronic lung disease, hemodialysis, advanced HIV)
Pregnant
History of living homeless or in congregant facilities (such as dorms, fraternities, sororities, shelters, jail, prison, skilled nursing facilities, adult family homes)

Yes No

Do any of these special populations apply to you?

Older adults (age ≥ 65 years)
Immunocompromised (e.g., cancer, solid organ transplant, other immunosuppressive drugs, chronic lung disease, hemodialysis, advanced HIV)
Pregnant
History of living homeless or in congregant facilities (such as dorms, fraternities, sororities, shelters, jail, prison, skilled nursing facilities, adult family homes)

Yes No

Recommendation: GET TESTED

WARNING: THIS SCREENING TOOL IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE REGARDING WHETHER A PERSON SHOULD BE TESTED FOR COVID-19. THIS TOOL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT DISSUADE YOU FROM SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911 AND NOTIFY THE OPERATOR THAT YOU HAVE OR THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE COVID-19.

You should receive additional screening by a medical professional and be tested for COVID-19. Please click here for a list of test sites in New Mexico or call the New Mexico COVID-19 Hotline at 1-855-600-3453 for a referral.

In addition, take these steps IMMEDIATELY:

Isolate in your home. Seclude yourself to a room by yourself and use caution in common areas.
Travel for screening and testing purposes only, by private vehicle, and wear a mask.
Do NOT attend public, group, or family activities AT ALL.
If you must visit your local emergency department, CALL FIRST for instruction.
Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Regularly disinfect commonly touched areas.

Recommendation: Low Risk

WARNING: THIS SCREENING TOOL IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE REGARDING WHETHER A PERSON SHOULD BE TESTED FOR COVID-19. THIS TOOL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT DISSUADE YOU FROM SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911 AND NOTIFY THE OPERATOR THAT YOU HAVE OR THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE COVID-19.

Because you have limited exposure by adhering to the precautions ordered by the New Mexico Department of Health, you have low risk of being exposed to COVID-19.

Please continue to take these steps:

Practice self-isolation and social distancing. Stay home!
Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Regularly disinfect commonly touched areas.
If you have an emergency or life-threatening problem, call 911.

If something changes, please use this tool again or call the New Mexico COVID-19 Hotline at 1-855-600-3453.

If you have non-medical COVID-19 related questions, please call 1-800-432-2080.

Recommendation: Medium Risk - Continue to Limit Risk

WARNING: THIS SCREENING TOOL IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE REGARDING WHETHER A PERSON SHOULD BE TESTED FOR COVID-19. THIS TOOL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT DISSUADE YOU FROM SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911 AND NOTIFY THE OPERATOR THAT YOU HAVE OR THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE COVID-19.

It is not likely you need to be tested for COVID-19 at this time. Because you have limited your exposure by adhering to the precautions ordered by the New Mexico Department of Health, you also have lower risk of being exposed to COVID-19. However, since you are an older adult or a person who has a severe chronic medical condition, you may be at higher risk if you do not continue to limit exposure.

Please continue to take these steps:

Practice self-isolation and social distancing. Stay home!
Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Regularly disinfect commonly touched areas.
If you have an emergency or life-threatening problem, call 911.

If something changes, please use this tool again or call the New Mexico COVID-19 Hotline at 1-855-600-3453.

If you have non-medical COVID-19 related questions, please call 1-800-432-2080.

Recommendation: Medium Risk - Limit Risk

WARNING: THIS SCREENING TOOL IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE REGARDING WHETHER A PERSON SHOULD BE TESTED FOR COVID-19. THIS TOOL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT DISSUADE YOU FROM SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911 AND NOTIFY THE OPERATOR THAT YOU HAVE OR THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE COVID-19.

It is not likely you need to be tested for COVID-19 at this time, but it is extremely important that you begin to practice the precautions ordered by the New Mexico Department of Health.

Please take these steps IMMEDIATELY:

Practice self-isolation and social distancing. Stay home!
Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Regularly disinfect commonly touched areas.
If you have an emergency or life-threatening problem, call 911.

If something changes, please use this tool again or call the New Mexico COVID-19 Hotline at 1-855-600-3453.

If you have non-medical COVID-19 related questions, please call 1-800-432-2080.

Recommendation: High Risk - Limit Risk

WARNING: THIS SCREENING TOOL IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE REGARDING WHETHER A PERSON SHOULD BE TESTED FOR COVID-19. THIS TOOL IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT DISSUADE YOU FROM SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF MEDICAL TREATMENT. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911 AND NOTIFY THE OPERATOR THAT YOU HAVE OR THINK YOU MIGHT HAVE COVID-19.

It is not likely you need to be tested for COVID-19 at this time, but, since you are an older adult, pregnant, or a person who has an underlying medical chronic medical condition, you may be at higher risk if you do not begin to limit exposure. It is extremely important that you practice the precautions ordered by the New Mexico Department of Health.

Please take these steps IMMEDIATELY:

Practice self-isolation and social distancing. Stay home!
Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Regularly disinfect commonly touched areas.
If you have an emergency or life-threatening problem, call 911.

If something changes, please use this tool again or call the New Mexico COVID-19 Hotline at 1-855-600-3435.

If you have non-medical COVID-19 related questions, please call 1-800-432-2080.

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