Case 1:20-mc-00004 Document 8 Filed 03/13/20 Page 1 of 1
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
IN THE MATTER OF:
SAFETY MEASURES IN LIGHT OF
THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK 20-MC-00004-8
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
This Order is being issued in response to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19). The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico is closely monitoring
the evolving situation and the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Out of concern for the health and safety of the public and the Court’s employees, it is hereby
ORDERED that, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice:
1. The Court Security Officers will screen the public entering all United States Courthouses
in the District of New Mexico for COVID-19 by asking the following questions:
a. Over the past two weeks have you developed flu-like symptoms such as a cough,
a fever, or shortness of breath?
b. Have you traveled outside the United States within the last thirty days?
c. Have you been in contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19?
2. The Court Security Officers shall deny entry to those who answer any of the above
questions in the affirmative.
3. Large volume hearings shall be closed to the public. A separate room with a live video
stream of the hearing will be made available to the public.
DONE this 13th day of March 2020.
FOR THE COURT:
______________________________________
WILLIAM P. JOHNSON
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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