New Mexico state health officials report that COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers in the state have spiked as intensive care units remain full and nurses and first responders call for more protective equipment.
The data shows 492 workers were diagnosed in May, marking a 219% increase from the 154 workers who had tested positive for the coronavirus the month before.
New Mexico Human Services Secretary David Scrase told the Albuquerque Journal that the increase was expected.
The largest increase came in Bernalillo County—home to three of the state's COVID-19 hub hospitals. San Juan and McKinley counties also had surges.
