By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
New Mexico health officials have confirmed they re moving ahead with vaccination distribution.
On Friday, the latest group to become eligible included people 75 and older as well as residents with underlying medical conditions that place them at greater risk from COVID-19. The list also includes essential employees who can t work remotely.
State officials said earlier this week that New Mexico is among the leading states when it comes to vaccination rates. They estimated that between 62,000 to 68,500 vaccines had been administered in New Mexico, from a supply of more than 106,000 doses.
New Mexico on Friday reported an additional 1,645 confirmed COVID-19 infections, pushing the statewide total since the pandemic began to more than 153,450. Another 30 deaths were also reported Friday, bringing that tally to 2,710.
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