New Mexico health officials say state prepared to handle disease testing amid CDC ‘pause’

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 528

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Mexico health officials said a recent ‘pause’ by federal officials on dozens of diagnostic tests, including for rabies, poxviruses and various parasites, will not disrupt the state’s day-to-day operations, but could impact its resources for handling unusual cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on March 30 it was temporarily making such tests unavailable as part of a “routine review” for infectious diseases tests.

New Mexico State Laboratory Director Michael Edwards …

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