SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico health officials say the state has 352 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bring the state’s total to 20,136.
The state Department of Health said Wednesday that six more people died from the virus and New Mexico’s death total is now 632.
There are 158 individuals hospitalized in New Mexico for the novel coronavirus. This number may include individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 out of state but are currently hospitalized in the state.
In addition, there are 7,817 COVID-19 cases designated as having recovered by the New Mexico Department of Health.
The latest numbers come as Republicans and restaurants battle Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over new health restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the virus.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.