COVID Info Center
Latest Information on COVID-19
2022-2023 LAPS COVID Mitigation Strategy
2022-2023 LAPS Safe Return Plan (Sept. 2022)
District Covid Cases 2022-23
COVID Vaccination Information
If you would like to find a vaccine for your student, please visit https://cv.nmhealth.org/covid-vaccine/ or call your health care provider.
Mask 101
Click here for guidance regarding masks, including types of masks, finding the right mask for young children and how to wear a mask properly.
COVID Response Toolkit
The Public Education Department released an updated Covid-19 Response Toolkit (updated August 24) to guide schools in the 2022-23 school year. Changes since the last version (dated July 22) include:
• Significant reduction in list of questions reported weekly through the NMDOH Provider Portal
• Quarantine definition updated
• Surveillance testing is no longer required but optional
• Close contacts should wear a well-fitting mask for 10 days and be tested at day five following exposure.
Back to School Guidance from NM PED
COVID Community Newsletters
Click here to link to the Los Alamos County COVID newsletters.
COVID Testing Options
PCR COVID-19 Testing in Los Alamos County:
CURATIVE PCR shallow nasal swab testing: Los Alamos townsite (no cost to individual)
Register first: Visit the Curative website at https://curative.com to schedule a date and time.
Testing Dates & Times: Every Tues. and Thur. from 8 AM - 3 PM
Address & Phone: Parking lot of the Mari Mac Village Shopping Center at 759 Central Avenue | phone: 505.662.8333
Test Results: Results will be sent via text or email (approx. 24 - 72 hours)
PATHOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF NEW MEXICO (PCNM)
PCR shallow nasal swab testing: White Rock (no cost to individual who have insurance)
No Registration (first-come, first-serve)
Testing Dates & Times: Mon. through Fri. from 10 AM - 3 PM (For the latest information on PCNM testing sites and times, text TODAY to 575.622.5600)
Address & Phone: Drive-through testing at Overlook Park in White Rock. First parking lot on the south side of Overlook Drive | phone: 575.622.5600
Test Results: Results will be sent via text or email (approx. 24 - 48 hours)
What to Bring: Insurance card. (For those who are uninsured, PCNM does charge $99 per test.)
PEPTINEO LLC, PCR at Home Concierge Services (cost to individual)
Schedule an appointment: Visit the Peptineo website: https://peptineotesting.as.me/AtHome to schedule a date and time.
Testing Dates & Times: Monday through Friday from 9 AM - 2:30 PM
Price: $159.99 (two day results); $269.99 (same day priority)
Phone: 855-385-5246 | website: https://www.peptineo.com/biofoundry
At-home Rapid COVID-19 Testing in Los Alamos County:
Available to be purchased at local pharmacies -
Tests can be conveniently administered at home with results in 15 minutes.
Positive home-based test results should be reported on the State’s Self-Reporting Webform.
US GOVERNMENT - Free At-Home Rapid COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. Government. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order tests now so you have them when you need them. Visit https://www.covidtests.gov/ or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Other COVID-19 Testing locations throughout New Mexico:
VAULT: AT HOME SALIVA COVID-19 TESTING
NMDOH and Vault Medical Services have teamed up to offer at-home COVID-19 saliva testing for any person who believes they need to be tested, with or without symptoms, at no cost. 1) Order the test from Vault, 2) Log on for a virtual visit with a Vault test supervisor who will show you how to collect your saliva sample, 3) Ship the sample to the lab using a prepaid UPS package, 4) Results provided within 24 to 48 hours after the sample arrives at the lab. Order here.
US GOVERNMENT - FREE AT-HOME RAPID COVID-19 TESTS
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. Government. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order tests now so you have them when you need them. Visit https://www.covidtests.gov/ or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Tests can be conveniently administered at home with results in 15 minutes. Positive home-based test results should be reported on the State’s Self-Reporting Webform.
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH:
Visit the NMDOH website for COVID-19 Screening &Testing
(Note that if individuals are taking a COVID test to satisfy employer policies - check with the employer as to which test types are acceptable. For example some employers may not accept "Rapid Tests." On the NMDOH website, individuals can filter by "Testing Type," in addition to location, site type, etc....)
CURATIVE SHALLOW NASAL SWAB TESTING LOCATIONS
Visit the Curative website at https://curative.com to schedule a date and time.
