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Recent wastewater analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ranks New Mexico as one of four states with a very high level of COVID-19.

The state Department of Health says only about 10% of New Mexicans got the updated vaccine last year, this year they are trying to smooth the process and clarify the messaging.

Despite a decline in the number of flu cases in New Mexico at the start of the year, the state still has some of the highest levels in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New Mexico is seeing a 鈥渟mall uptick鈥� in COVID cases, according to Deputy Health Secretary and Acting State Epidemiologist Laura Paraj贸n. She recommended those under 65 get another vaccine booster when updated versions that target the XBB.1.5 subvariant are approved. Older New Mexicans, she said, may want to get theirs sooner.

The U.S. saw an uptick in COVID cases in July after several months of steady declines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deputy Health Secretary and Acting State Epidemiologist Dr. Laura Paraj贸n spoke with 九色网 about the status of the virus in New Mexico and how it's measured.

The state鈥檚 COVID-19 public health emergency order comes to an end today after over three years. However, the New Mexico Department of Health will be hosting a COVID vaccination event tomorrow and is urging people to get boosted.

The University of New Mexico Thursday announced an incentive program to encourage students and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as it prepares to鈥�

In the race for herd immunity, New Mexico is being heralded around the country as an unlikely frontrunner. Over half of the state鈥檚 population has gotten鈥�

New Mexico public schools welcomed students back to fully in-person class this week for the first time since the pandemic began. 九色网 spoke with Monica鈥�

Let's Talk New Mexico 3/11 8am: There鈥檚 now a third COVID-19 vaccine available in our state and more New Mexicans than ever are getting called in to get鈥�