New Mexico state officials to provide COVID-19 update

SANTA FE – David R. Scrase, M.D., Acting Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health; Laura Parajon, M.D., Deputy Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health; and Christine Ross, M.D., NMDOH State Epidemiologist, will host a remote news conference tomorrow, January 5, 2022 to provide an update on the state’s efforts to address COVID-19.

WHAT: COVID-19 and vaccine update with Q & A
WHEN: Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 3:30 PM MST
WHERE: The news conference will be streamed live on the: NMDOH Facebook Page.
The news conference will also be streamed with a Spanish language interpreter on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s YouTube page.

Following the presentation, members of the media will be able to participate remotely. If you’re a member of the media and would like the opportunity to ask questions, please RSVP to Jodi McGinnis Porter at jodi.mcginnis-porter@state.nm.us with your name and media affiliation. After your RSVP is received, you will receive more information about how to participate. We will attempt to unmute the media individually for your questions. However, please be prepared to type your questions in the chat, in the event there are unexpected technical difficulties.

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NMDOH

Matt Bieber, Communications Director | Matt.Bieber@state.nm.us | (505) 470-2290

The Department of Health works to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and deliver services to all New Mexicans. As New Mexico’s largest state agency, DOH offers public health services in all 33 counties and collaborates with 23 Native American tribes, Pueblos and nations.

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