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Emergency Preparedness Month Tips 2019
September is National Preparedness Month.
Mayor Activates Joint Information Center to Coordinate Local COVID-19 Public Information & Response Efforts
Centralizes Coordination with state and local government agencies to streamline communication and response
Updates on City Closures and Adjustments to Services
In continued response to the coronavirus outbreak in New Mexico, the City is continuing to adjust how services are delivered to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Health Care Providers Warn of COVID-19 Hotline Scams
Scammers asking for personal information like social security and date of birth, telling callers they must have that information in order to release COVID-19 testing results.
Mayor Keller Initiates Response and Recovery Teams
Teams will identify short- and long-term actions relating to various aspects of the coronavirus effect on the City
Albuquerque Hospitals Update Visitor Guidelines to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Lovelace Health System, Presbyterian Hospital, UNMH request assistance for safety of patients, staff, and public
Albuquerque Hospitals in Need of Blood Donations
Surge of patients, canceled blood drives have depleted blood supplies across New Mexico
City of Albuquerque Provides a Resource for Community Coordination During Coronavirus Response
New volunteer platform lists City and community-based opportunities
Road Closures and Directions for Coronavirus Testing Site at Balloon Fiesta Park
Updates on City Closures and Adjustments to Services: March 23, 2020
Child Development Centers to close effective March 24
Albuquerque Sunport Operations at Record Low, Continues to Provide Essential Services Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Albuquerque International Sunport is continuing its proactive steps and procedures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 both inside the terminal and into the community.
Updates on City Closures and Adjustments to Services: March 24, 2020
Spring break programs canceled, transit to operate on Saturday schedule, NM Supreme Courts Halts Evictions
TriCore Reference Laboratories Urges Patience for COVID-19 Test Results
Testing capacity doubled to 1,000 tests per day
Senior Affairs Provides More Than 10,000 Meals for Seniors Since COVID-19 Outbreak
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs continues to provide essential services to seniors throughout the COVID-19 outbreak in New Mexico, including transportation to doctor appointments, care coordination and meals.
Optum Testing Sites Focused Solely on Patients with Upper Respiratory Infections
Three testing locations dedicated to FURI patients, modifying hours
Mayor Tim Keller Urging Residents to Take Advantage of Extended Census Timelines and Remote Options for Participating
COVID-19 leading to emphasis on phone, online survey options—Census-connected funding for cities more critical than ever