New Mexico health department spokesman Robert Nott said Tuesday that the agency hadn’t “identified any direct contact” between cases in its state and cases in Texas.
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The West Texas cases are concentrated in Gaines County, which has 45 infections. Terry County to the north has nine confirmed cases, while Lubbock and Lynn counties have a case each and Yoakum County has two.
I propose a visit to the Republican convention? Its almost spring and the aroma of statehood is in the air. Might as well add some spice.
Seriously though, I heard that recently someone had it while at the local airport so everyone who might have been nearby were contacted, including thru radio announcement and news coverage. Having such a thing happening is just playing with fire.