Watch today's public address by @GovMLG on #covid19. It just began. https://www.facebook.com/GovMLG/videos/3038131416223237/

New Mexico reports 130 new cases today, including what @govmlg calls the "grim milestone" of 500 deaths related to #covid19

"Rapid responses" to positive cases in businesses remain a target for health department testing. The state has conducted 238 of those since May 11. But a surge in requests for those is occurred, with 44 new ones initiated today, says Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel.

News from New Mexico on #covid19 is not good. The seven-day average has a sharp upslope, says Human Services Sec. David Scrase. "This is really, really concerning to us," he says, noting cases are increasing in every region of the state.

There's been a significant increase in cases among kids. Here are some other stats on #covid and children in New Mexico from today's public address.

New Mexico still has red boxes on three of its six gating criteria, which is why nothing new is opening any time soon.

A gentle reminder: An unknown number on your phone right now could be a Department of Health contact tracer warning you of #covid19 exposure. #stayathome #answeryourphone

New Mexico's #covid19 spread rate is back up to 1.2. The target is >1. You can hear the exasperation in Dr. David Scrase's voice at today's public address: "This is a problem...very, very serious news."

Here's a handy chart on "The Three Cs" of #covid19 risk

Another gentle reminder: Outside doth not equal safe.

Oh, and, #WearAMask