MAT Resources
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
This document outlines a series of responses to COVID-19 frequently asked questions, including information about finding New Mexico COVID-19 cases by county, risk of transmission in certain settings (e.g. dining, gyms), and COVID-19 deaths. Download this resource
Chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine not recommended for treatment of COVID-19
The Medical Advisory Team no longer recommends chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 infection, with or without azithromycin. Download this resource
Recommendations for Long-Term Care Facilities related to Facility Transfers and Care Coordination for COVID-19 Positive (and Negative) Residents
The MAT outlines recommendations for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities related to managing patients/residents who are moving betweenfacilities, including for ancillary and emergency care. Detailed guidance also is...
Review of Current SARS-CoV-2 Test Methods and Recommendations for Increasing Testing Capacity in New Mexico
New data has emerged for existing and expanding test methods for detection of SARS-CoV-2. This document provides a summary and recommendation for some of these methods. Rapid molecular point of care tests have emerged and offer significant improvement for near patient...
Use of ivermectin in the treatment of COVID-19
The NM Medical Advisory Team does not recommend ivermectin therapy in patients with COVID-19 infection outside of clinical trials until more data is available. Current evidence for using ivermectin in the treatment of COVID-19 is still largely speculative. There is...
Prioritization of Remdesivir Distribution & Treatment for COVID-19 (Revised)
New Mexico will not receive enough remdesivir for hospitals to allow every eligible patient to be treated with remdesivir under the Emergency Use Authorization.1 We recommend allocating remdesivir to hospital facilities and patients based on the guidelines provided by...
Mask Guidelines for Children and Youth (Revised)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks will be required of everyone in NM except infants and children under the age of 3 in public places, with exceptions for eating and drinking, and medical requirements.• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) does not...
COVID-19 Children & Youth Frequently Asked Questions (Revised)
The MAT has develop a series FAQs for parents and caregivers about COVID-19 in pediatric patients, covering topics such as symptoms, prevalence of COVID-19 cases among New Mexican children, testing, treatment, and wearing of masks. Download this resource
Long-term Facility Resident Cohorting Recommendations
The Medical Advisory Team outlines several recommendations related to cohorting of long-term care facility residents. Specific topics include: 1.Establishing a Admission Quarantine Unit or Cluster of Quarantine Rooms; 2.Bed Management on Admission Quarantine Unit...
Phase 1 Reopening Guidelines for Dental Care Settings (Revised)
A revision to guidelines published on 5/8/20, the NMDOH details reopening guidelines developed jointly by the NM Medical Advisory Team (MAT) and the NM Dental Association. The NMDOH requires dental facilities to submit an attestation affirming they will comply with...