Coronavirus Spike in New Mexico
October 9, 2020 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel debate the effectiveness of New Mexico’s battle against the coronavirus. While the numbers looked good for a while, cases have started climbing alarmingly. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is quarantining after being exposed to the virus, warned that the rise in cases could lead to a third round of restrictions. High school sports are already off the table for fall, the governor says, as she considers what her new public health order will look like when it’s announced next week.
Host: Gene Grant
Line Panelists:
Dan Foley, former state representative
Inez Russell Gomez, editorial page editor, Santa Fe New Mexican
Sophie Martin, attorney
For More Information:
Governor Urges New Mexicans to ‘Double Down’ As Virus Spread Worsens – Santa Fe New Mexican
Gov. Lujan Grisham Self-Quarantines After Possible COVID-19 Exposure – KRQE
New Mexico Sees Rise In COVID-19 Cases – KRQE
Santa Fe County Has Highest Daily Virus Cases Since July – Santa Fe New Mexican
Roswell Doctor Concerned About Surging COVID-19 Cases in SE New Mexico – KOB
Covid-19 Could Kill 2,900 Americans A Day in December, Researchers Say. Here’s Why, And How You Can Make Fall and Winter Better – CNN
High Demand for Flu Shots? Experts Hope to Avoid ‘Twindemic’ – Albuquerque Journal