New Mexico Department of Health

New Mexico Department of Health officials reformatted the delivery of their regular COVID-19 update on their Wednesday presser. This change raises some questions about government transparency at the height of New Mexico’s omicron surge. KUNM reporter Jered Ebenreck spoke with All Things Considered host Nash Jones about this new format.

State health officials on Wednesday reported 1,357 New confirmed COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths as numbers continue to rise around the state. KUNM’s Jered Ebenreck attended a press conference with New Mexico Department of Health officials to get an update on variants, vaccinations and safety guidelines ahead of the holidays.

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