Syphilis

Sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise throughout the country in recent years, and New Mexico has seen an alarming increase in syphilis cases. KUNM’s Daniel Montano reports that prompted both the state, and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich into action.

State health officials Thursday rolled out a new website for the COVID omicron booster shot and gave an update on other public health risks in the state. The CDC also announced a change from daily to weekly COVID case and death reports starting October 20.