SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) and the New Mexico Livestock Board report that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV-2) is the cause for recent rabbit deaths in both wild jackrabbit and cottontail populations as well as in domestic rabbit production facilities. RHDV-2 is highly contagious among rabbits; however, it is not known to be transmissible to humans or pets. RHDV-2 is from a different viral family from the corona virus and is not related to COVID-19.
New Mexico COVID-19 update: 797 new cases, totaling 40,168
Seven additional COVID-19 deaths SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 797 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health,
