“The state Department of Health has been preparing for this day for weeks now,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “In the meantime, I will reiterate that New Mexicans can take preventive actions to protect themselves and mitigate the potential spread. We will address this public health challenge together.”

The Office of the Governor shared the following preventative steps:

Washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Clean "high-touch" surfaces daily with regular household cleaners

Avoid sharing personal household items – when sick, stay at home and don't go to work or school

Gov. Lujan Grisham is urging New Mexicans who believe they have coronavirus to call the New Mexico Department of Health hotline (855-600-3453) or their doctor. She advises to not physically go visit your doctor because that puts others at risk.

According to the NMDOH, 90 people have been tested for coronavirus. For more information, click here.

What does presumptive positive mean?

According to the Centers for Disease Control, a presumptive positive result is when a patient has tested positive by a public health laboratory, but results are pending confirmation at CDC.