COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus Deaths
Summary Indicator Report Data View Options
Deaths from COVID-19 by County, 2020
Deaths from COVID-19 by Health Region, 2020
Deaths from COVID-19 by Urban and Rural Counties, 2020
Deaths from COVID-19 by U.S. States, 2020
Why Is This Important?
The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and was declared a global pandemic in March of 2020. It can cause severe and long-lasting effects to the lungs and other organs and early variants were 40 times more deadly for unvaccinated persons than seasonal influenza. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and may be spread even by people who feel perfectly healthy.
Definition
COVID-19 Deaths per 100,000 Population, age-adjusted
Data Sources
- New Mexico Death Data: Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (BVRHS), Epidemiology and Response Division, New Mexico Department of Health.
(https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/) - New Mexico Population Estimates: University of New Mexico, Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) Program.
(http://gps.unm.edu/)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Number of deaths from COVID-19 |
| Denominator: | Estimated population size |
Evidence-based Practices
Just like with many other illnesses, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. This requires taking steps to protect yourself and to protect others. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and may be spread even by people who feel perfectly healthy. EVERYONE SHOULD: [[br]] * Clean your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. * Cover your coughs and sneezes. * Stay home except for essential purposes and/or to seek healthcare. * Stay home if you are sick and avoid close contact with other people who are sick. * Practice social distancing by putting at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and other people. * Wear a mask or cloth face covering. In New Mexico, everyone is required to wear a face covering when in public except when drinking, eating, exercising or under medical instruction. Masks and cloth face coverings may prevent people who do not know they have the virus from transmitting it to others. * Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Available Services
For a full listing of testing sites in your area along with hours of operation, and contact information, please visit the directory by clicking the link below. [https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/directory.html]