Category Archives: COVID News

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Families with Vaccinated & Unvaccinated Members

Some family members may still need to take steps to protect themselves against COVID-19, such as children too young to get vaccinated or people with weakened immune systems. Any family member who is not fully vaccinated should keep taking steps to protect themselves and others.

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CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium to July 31, 2021

Eviction Moratorium Extended to July 31

The CDC extends the eviction moratorium to July 31, 2021 to further prevent the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments. This is intended to be the final extension of the moratorium. Qualifying individuals must give a signed declaration form to the individual or company they rent from.

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COVID-19 Variants

COVID-19 Variants

The CDC is monitoring multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, including four in the United States that seem to spread more easily than others. So far, studies suggest that current authorized vaccines work on these variants. CDC recommends Everyone ages 12 and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.

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FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

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COVID-19 Resources In Alternate Formats

Many local and national organizations have put together accessible COVID-19 resources so everyone has the information they need in the format best suited to them. Organizations include New Mexico Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Georgia Tech's Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, Administration for Community Living, Independent Living Research Utilization, Center for Disease Control, and New York Deaf Blind Collaborative, among others.

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New Mexico to Reopen on July 1

Press Release from the Office of the Governor - Beginning July 1, all pandemic-related occupancy restrictions on all forms of commercial activity will be lifted in New Mexico. All businesses across the state may once again operate at 100 percent of maximum capacity.

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