New Mexico state officials to provide COVID-19 update

 SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health Acting Secretary and Human Services Department Secretary David R. Scrase, M.D. and State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Ross will provide a COVID-19 webinar update. The secretary will take questions from the media Wednesday, August 11, at 1 p.m. 

WHAT: COVID-19 and vaccine update with Q & A 

WHEN: Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 1 p.m. MST 

WHERE: Please note – the news conference will now be streamed live on the

New Mexico Department of Health Facebook page. 

The news conference will also be streamed with Spanish language interpreter on Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s YouTube page.

Following the presentation, members of the media will be able to participate remotely. If you’re a member of the media and would like the opportunity to ask questions, please RSVP to Matt Bieber with your name and media affiliation. After your RSVP is received, you will receive more information about how to participate. We will attempt to unmute the media individually for your questions. However, please be prepared to type your questions in the chat, in the event there are unexpected technical difficulties. Additionally, please share your questions ahead of time with Matt Bieber.

Media Contact

We would be happy to provide additional information about this press release. Simply contact Matt Bieber at 505-470-2290 (Office) with your questions.