NM Human Services Secretary on COVID-19 Testing and Preparedness

April 3, 2020 – Senior producer Matt Grubs speaks with Dr. David Scrase, who is part of the team coordinating New Mexico’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A geriatrician who now leads the Human Services Department, Dr. Scrase talks about the state’s testing capacity, how it impacts the spread of the novel coronavirus, and how the health care system is preparing for a spike in cases. 

Guest: 
Sec. David Scrase, MD, New Mexico Human Services Department 

For More Information: 
2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)  — New Mexico Department of Health Website
Getting Ready for Outbreak’s Peak in New Mexico — Santa Fe New Mexican