Quote:Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that three New Mexico residents tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus, the first confirmed cases in the state.

What does "presumptive positive" mean?

A "presumptive positive" test result means local/state health workers have tested and received a positive result, but the CDC has not confirmed a positive diagnosis.

Where are these cases?

So far, the patients are from Socorro and Bernalillo County.

Who are the patients?

A married couple in their 60s from Socorro County who had recently traveled to Egypt and a woman in her 70s from Bernalillo County who had recently traveled to New York City.

Where were they exposed?

At this time, officials believe these patients were exposed while traveling. They add this is important because at this time the state is not seeing the community spread of coronavirus.

How are the patients being treated?

All patients are in isolation at their own home.

What does this mean for the state of New Mexico?

As of Wednesday morning, the Governor declared a state of emergency and has announced that all out of state travel has been halted for state employees. Furthermore, all non-essential state employees have been asked to work from home.

The state will also be canceling all large public events that they have control over and are urging the private sector to do the same. As an example, Governor Lujan Grisham announced that the Gathering of Nations would be postponed until further notice.