Corona Virus Outbreak in Las Cruces, NM

Corona Virus Hotline:  1.855.600.3453

New Mexico Department of Health Website click here

Could I have COVID-19?
People may be sick with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms. The most common symptoms of corona virus disease (COVID-19) are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment.
 

More rarely, the disease can be serious and even fatal. Older people, and people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), may be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill.

People may experience:

cough
fever
tiredness
difficulty breathing (severe cases)

How it began:

Helpful links:

Timeline of the Las Cruces pandemic
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If you are in need of groceries in your zip code and are not sure of the availability in any store
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Best statistical corona virus app to follow is “Worldometers”
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Take a one minute survey about the Las Cruces pandemic
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Safe Grocery Shopping in Covid -19 Pandemic – Updated :
What can I do to protect myself?

Just like with many other respiratory illnesses, the best way to protect yourself is to wash your hands thoroughly and regularly, to cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue, and avoid contact with people who are coughing or sneezing. Also stay home from work or school when you are sick.

Covid-19 Statistics for Dona Ana County:

News:
COCID-19 Testing March 23 – 2020
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