SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday announced the state’s first identified case of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Health officials said the case was identified Sunday and involves a Bernalillo County woman.
The unidentified woman reported recent domestic travel to a state with reported cases of omicron, according to authorities.
They said the woman was seen in a local emergency room and then discharged.
The state health department is currently conducting a thorough case investigation.
The omicron variant has been confirmed in at least 30 states and the District of Columbia as well as more than 60 countries.
Arizona reported its first confirmed case of the omicron variant on Dec. 8 in Yavapai County.
New Mexico residents are being told by health officials to get vaccinated and use proven public safety practices including wear masks, avoiding crowds and washing hands frequently.
