Gov. Lujan Grisham issues stay-at-home instructions to stop spread of COVID-19

Source: KOB TV

SANTA FE, N.M.- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced new restrictions Monday to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The governor is instructing New Mexicans to remain in their home except for outings that are "absolutely necessary for health, safety and welfare." The order restricts gatherings of five or more people in outdoors spaces.

The order, which goes into effect at 8 a.m. Tuesday, closes all non-essential businesses and requires 100 percent of the state's non-essential workforce to work from home.

“Does this order mean you cannot walk your dog? No. Does it mean you can’t go for a jog? No. But you should not do those things in a group – and you should be home as soon as possible,” the governor said. “This social isolation strategy will only work if we all undertake it to the greatest extent we can. That boils down to one thing: Stay home.”

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Health care operations
Homeless shelters, food banks
Grocery stores, pharmacies
Gas stations
Child care services
Farms, ranches, and other food cultivation, processing or packaging operations
Law enforcement, first responders
Infrastructure operations including public works construction airport operations, public transportation, taxis, private transportation providers, water sewer, trash and recycling collection
Manufacturing operations involved in food processing
Services necessary to maintain the safety and sanitation of residences or essential businesses
Media
Hardware stores
Laundromats and dry clean services
Funeral services
Banks, credit unions, insurances providers, payroll services.
Real estate services
Businesses providing mailing and shipping
Laboratories and defense and national security-related operations
Restaurants breweries and distilleries, but only for delivery or carry out
Professional services, such as legal or accounting but only where necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities
Logistics and businesses that store, ship or deliver groceries, food goods, or services directly to residences or retailers