West Nile Virus

On the latest CDC COVID maps, all 33 New Mexico counties show low COVID Community levels, indicating further declines in hospitalizations statewide. Yet, COVID is still widespread with 23 counties showing high transmission. The state reported 12 deaths Thursday as health officials gave an update on the state's response to four viruses: COVID-19, Monkeypox, West Nile, and Polio.

There’s been a sharp uptick in confirmed West Nile virus cases this year, alongside recent heavy rains.The state Department of Health and Governor Susana…