Governor starts by saying we now have 10 cases of presumptive positive cases of COVID19. Three more cases in Bernalillo County - one in Santa Fe County. One in the hospital. Three in isolation at home. 
They are talking about #flatteningthecurve evidence they say shows why the state is taking measures to limit the spread of #COVID19.
“We are not yet in the case of community transmission.”
All cases so far in N.M. are travel related.
“We are not yet in the case of community transmission.”
All cases so far in N.M. are travel related.
“This only works if families take this seriously.”
They’re asking families to embrace social isolation and not take their kids to the park, for example.
They’re asking families to embrace social isolation and not take their kids to the park, for example.
.@GovMLG says she empathizes with New Mexicans and knows how disruptive these decisions have been. She says we have tools in the toolbox to ease pain of disruptions.
Governor says we have two modes of communication. Any HEALTH questions go to the hotline 855-600-3453. She says we’ve
The other EVERYTHING ELSE NUMBER 1-833-551-0518.
Clearly an effort to clear up the hotline I previously reported had been getting swamped.
The other EVERYTHING ELSE NUMBER 1-833-551-0518.
Clearly an effort to clear up the hotline I previously reported had been getting swamped.
Gov says NewMexico.gov will also be updated regularly. With other useful information.
Secretary of @NMPED is up talking about the difficult decision to close schools.
We are working with all districts to continue meal service for kids. We are going to be keeping cafeterias open and working on grab and go meal programs.
We are working with all districts to continue meal service for kids. We are going to be keeping cafeterias open and working on grab and go meal programs.
.@NMPED school and districts will NOT need to make these days up and the end of the year.
This will also address the wages and funding issue. Keeping economic stability is important.
Schools will pay employees as if there was no closure.
This will also address the wages and funding issue. Keeping economic stability is important.
Schools will pay employees as if there was no closure.
.@NMPED they encourage schools that have online teaching to continue, but are not requiring it.
Pushing back assessment window for state testing for standardized tests.
They will be working with NMAA on shifting schedules for spring sports as well.
Pushing back assessment window for state testing for standardized tests.
They will be working with NMAA on shifting schedules for spring sports as well.
.@GovMLG says it is “absolutely our intent” to have lunches available for kids at their school on Monday.
They plan to have redundant systems in place to feed kids and families.
They’re clearly working out the details now. Asking for patience.
They plan to have redundant systems in place to feed kids and families.
They’re clearly working out the details now. Asking for patience.
.@GovMLG talking about economic impact.
She said they are working with the Federal Gov. and are working to waive rules for unemployment insurance.
Working to get these tools accessible online.
She says she’s aware of the national emergency to be announced by @realDonaldTrump
She said they are working with the Federal Gov. and are working to waive rules for unemployment insurance.
Working to get these tools accessible online.
She says she’s aware of the national emergency to be announced by @realDonaldTrump
The state is waiving workforce search criteria for unemployment.
461 dollars a week is max for unemployment.
If there is a reduction in hours for employees there is a Lay-off aversion plan for employees to make up difference in pay.
461 dollars a week is max for unemployment.
If there is a reduction in hours for employees there is a Lay-off aversion plan for employees to make up difference in pay.
.@GovMLG says she does NOT expect there to be a time when we need to close buildings because there is no community transmission now and they’re working to keep it that way.
Essential school workers will need to continue to come to work.
Essential school workers will need to continue to come to work.
.@GovMLG asking for patience for the ASK EVERYTHING hotline. She’s asking for a few hours to get that number working as they intend it to.
.@GovMLG asking families and neighbors to step up for each other to help with people who have limited options and/or family support.
.@GovMLG says we’re concerned about all new cases and expects New Mexico to get more new cases and the cases we’ve had our expected because of travel.
On the sick people now: all are in good and stable condition.
On the sick people now: all are in good and stable condition.
As for the people in self-quarantine all are fine and/or not showing symptoms.
Two patients are in the hospital. Both are stable.
All cases are travel related.
We are not to the point of community spread, yet.
Two patients are in the hospital. Both are stable.
All cases are travel related.
We are not to the point of community spread, yet.
One of the patients is in Intensive Care Unit.
The woman in her 60s in SF County is the other in the hospital.
They are aware of someone who tested positive to have contact with a school. Active and in-depth contact tracing is ongoing.
The woman in her 60s in SF County is the other in the hospital.
They are aware of someone who tested positive to have contact with a school. Active and in-depth contact tracing is ongoing.
.@GovMLG we are very protective of patient information and hospital info. We don’t want hateful behavior against a school, neighborhood or person.
Nobody did this to one another.
They state “tends not to name specific schools” or areas effected.
Nobody did this to one another.
They state “tends not to name specific schools” or areas effected.
.@GovMLG says they’re already trying to get medical gear, equipment and protective gear and space available.
Right now 344 ICU beds in the state 2 days ago just over over 50 beds available.
Right now 344 ICU beds in the state 2 days ago just over over 50 beds available.
If health care providers have to stay home because of school closures it may lower the bar for the healthcare system capacity - HOWEVER state officials say that would be marginal compared to having large scale outbreak that would overwhelm the health care system.
.@GovMLG says she wishes she could say when these restrictions would end. But, right now there is not timeline on when this will end.
.@GovMLG says she has been communicating with tribal leaders. Addressing large community gatherings at casinos.
.@GovMLG on the 19 New Mexicans stuck on the cruise ship. They are now in three different places. She’s been in communicating with them and plans to fly them home - and if they have no symptoms - they’ll self isolate.
Trying to get them home ASAP. They’ve secured 2 planes.
Trying to get them home ASAP. They’ve secured 2 planes.
.@GovMLG says I don’t think the CDC and federal government was as clear with how dangerous and contagious this virus was.
Feds delayed things.
She says we’re not too late in New Mexico. And she’s confident we’re in place where we can be proactive.
Feds delayed things.
She says we’re not too late in New Mexico. And she’s confident we’re in place where we can be proactive.
The @NMDOH says we can’t say specifically how many tests have been done. They say TriCore has 5000 tests and preparing to double that amount.
Testing is being done continually which is why they won’t say how many have been done......
Testing is being done continually which is why they won’t say how many have been done......
Press conference over. Phone battery dying and I’m getting green chile cheeseburger. See you at 5, 6 and 630 @KOB4.
