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New Mexico cases at 13,063 at start of holiday weekend

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials have reported an additional 291 COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total of confirmed infections to 13,063.

State officials also announced Saturday another two death were reported, both out of McKinley County. The state now has 513 deaths related to the novel coronavirus.

The state’s most populous county, Bernalillo, led all others with 79 additional cases reported for the day. In southern New Mexico, Doña Ana County reported an additional 56 cases.

There are 121 people hospitalized in New Mexico for COVID-19. This number may include people who tested positive for COVID-19 out of state but are currently hospitalized in New Mexico.