New Mexico cracks down on hoarding of medical supplies
The Associated Press | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 2 months AGO
Medical personnel check a person at a mobile site for coronavirus testing across the street from Lovelace Hospital on Friday afternoon, March 13, 2020, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
Fabiola Vieyra, of Magic Maid Possible cleans a home in Las Cruces, N.M., on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The cleaning service announced it will be offering free cleaning services to the elderly and the disabled who are the most vulnerable group of people to contract the novel coronavirus. (Nathan J, Fish/The Las Cruces Sun News via AP)
Lisa Loeffert, of Magic Maid Possible cleans a home in Las Cruces, N.M., on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The cleaning service announced it will be offering free cleaning services to the elderly and the disabled who are the most vulnerable group of people to contract the novel coronavirus. (Nathan J. Fish/The Las Cruces Sun News via AP)
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has confirmed a coronavirus infection that has no apparent link to travel as the governor takes new steps to limit the spread of the contagion by limiting restaurants to take-out service and closing down movie theaters, gyms and shopping centers.
Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced five new positive tests for coronavirus, bringing the state total to 28 infections. A woman in her 40s in the Albuquerque area is the first case of so-called community spread in which there is no clear connections to travel outside the state.
Purchase are being limited for over-the-counter medical and some sanitary supplies to prevent hoarding and shortages. New state orders take effect Thursday morning.
New Mexico previously closed schools, banned many large gatherings, ordered state personnel to work from home and shut down public access to state buildings.
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