STATE Information:
…New Mexico adopts CDC masks steering for absolutely vaccinated people
People are thought of absolutely vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose sequence, such because the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such because the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. People who don’t meet these necessities should proceed to put on a masks in public settings.
New Mexicans are inspired to proceed adhering to COVID-safe practices. All people, together with those that are absolutely vaccinated, ought to proceed to put on well-fitted masks the place required by localities, tribal entities, and particular person companies. The state absolutely helps companies and workplaces which will proceed to require masks for workers and/or clients on the premises, no matter vaccination standing.
- Well being care settings, together with however not restricted to hospitals, long-term care services, and medical doctors’ places of work
- Correctional services
- Homeless shelters
- Public transportation, together with however not restricted to buses, trains, and planes and in transportation hubs resembling airports and stations
As nearly all of college students stay unvaccinated, the CDC’s steering for varsity settings at present stays unchanged. Pending further steering from the CDC, masks proceed to be required in faculties for all college students and faculty employees no matter vaccination standing.
“Because the CDC continues to judge obtainable information and develop further steering, it’s crucial that New Mexicans proceed to take all precautions till they’re absolutely vaccinated,” stated Human Providers Division Secretary David Scrase, M.D. “Whereas the science is evident that vaccinated people are protected, New Mexicans should proceed to get vaccinated to be able to assure that safety. Vaccines are secure, efficient, and broadly obtainable to New Mexicans – please get vaccinated.”
