NMDOH: New Mexico seeing slight uptick in COVID cases

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Like much of the country, New Mexico is seeing a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases as a new variant spreads. Last week, New Mexico had 550 COVID cases which is an uptick from recent weeks but far lower than during the height of the pandemic. The New Mexico Department of Health attributes this to the newer EG.5 variant which they said isn't more dangerous but is more transmissible than other variants.Story continues below:New Mexico: Bernalillo County launches new eme