Category Archives: COVID News

Struggling with addiction? The 5-Action Program is your roadmap to recovery

NM 5-Actions Programâ„¢ Overview, Jan 31 @ 5pm MT

If you are a person who has experienced substance use and/or behavioral addictions in your life, NM 5-Actions Program invites you to join them at 5:00 p.m. MT on Sunday, January 31 to learn about this new free self-guided program that can support you in a path to recovery.

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Updates & What to Expect with vaccine vial

COVID-19 Vaccine – Updates & What to Expect

COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. If you have pain or discomfort, talk to your doctor about taking an over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Common side effects include pain and swelling in the arm where you receive the shot.

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Extension of CDC eviction moratorium

Eviction Moratorium Extended

On December 21, 2020 Congress passed an emergency COVID-19 relief bill that extends the federal eviction moratorium through January 31, 2021, keeping struggling renters housed and preventing further spread of and deaths from COVID-19. To qualify, renters must meet a set of criteria and submit a signed declaration to their landlord.

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COVID-19 Vaccine & People with Disabilities – FEMA

The most recent newsletter from FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination highlights a Question & Answer session between Linda Mastandrea (director of FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination) and Dr. Hardeep Sandhu, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In the Q&A, Dr. Sandhu covers basic information about the COVID vaccine around vaccine development, vaccine distribution, and vaccine safety.

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Vault COVID-19 Test Kit

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

New Mexicans may now order free, at-home, self-administered COVID-19 saliva tests, with accurate laboratory-confirmed results returned within 24-48 hours of receipt of the sample. To order a test, you must have your photo ID (any type of ID will work, whether it is government-issued or from your place of work or school), your insurance card (if you have one - you can still request a test without an insurance card), an email address, and a device (smartphone, tablet, or computer) with access to the internet and online-video conferencing via Zoom.

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Apply For Housing Vouchers

BERNALILLO COUNTY HOUSING DEPARTMENTS (BCHD) and San Miguel County Housing are opening housing voucher applications on Monday, January 4. The applications are first come, first serve, so we recommend filling out your application as soon as possible.

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