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Today on the news, we hear from a Utah-based infectious disease specialist on face masks, and why they are so important in curbing the spread of COVID-19. Plus, our radio partners report on Colorado’s recent statewide mask mandate. It’s still not clear if Utah will also mandate face coverings statewide, but the Governor has implemented a mask requirement for staff and students returning to school.

And (19:00), our media roundup featuring Times-Independent editor Doug McMurdo. We discuss some of their top stories, including updates in the June death at Arches National Park, COVID-19 taking a toll at a Blanding care center, and parent survey results on school reopening. Plus, a modified Moab Music Festival will return in the fall.

Show Notes:

CDC calls on Americans to wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/p0714-americans-to-wear-masks.html

The Times-Independent mentions –

Investigators: Arches might be at fault for June death of passenger hit by gate during wind gust

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/17/investigators-arches-might-be-at-fault-for-june-death-of-passenger-hit-by-gate-during-wind-gust/

COVID-19 ravages Blanding care center; 3 die

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/17/covid-19-ravages-blanding-care-center-3-die/

Survey: Local parents want daily in-person teaching

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/17/survey-local-parents-want-daily-in-person-teaching/

Moab Music Festival unveils modified 28th season

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/17/moab-music-festival-unveils-modified-28th-season/

Today on the news, we hear from a Utah-based infectious disease specialist on face masks, and why they are so important in curbing the spread of COVID-19. Plus, our radio partners report on Colorado’s recent statewide mask mandate. It’s still not clear if Utah will also mandate face coverings statewide, but the Governor has implemented a mask requirement for staff and students returning to school.

And (19:00), our media roundup featuring Times-Independent editor Doug McMurdo. We discuss some of their top stories, including updates in the June death at Arches National Park, COVID-19 taking a toll at a Blanding care center, and parent survey results on school reopening. Plus, a modified Moab Music Festival will return in the fall.

Show Notes:

CDC calls on Americans to wear masks to prevent COVID-19 spread

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/p0714-americans-to-wear-masks.html

The Times-Independent mentions –

Investigators: Arches might be at fault for June death of passenger hit by gate during wind gust

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/17/investigators-arches-might-be-at-fault-for-june-death-of-passenger-hit-by-gate-during-wind-gust/

COVID-19 ravages Blanding care center; 3 die

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/17/covid-19-ravages-blanding-care-center-3-die/

Survey: Local parents want daily in-person teaching

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/17/survey-local-parents-want-daily-in-person-teaching/

Moab Music Festival unveils modified 28th season

https://moabtimes.com/2020/07/17/moab-music-festival-unveils-modified-28th-season/

When local students return to school this fall, they will need to learn social distancing rules, practice regular hand washing, and wear masks. Grand County’s school board approved a re-opening plan on Wednesday that outlines protocol from classrooms, sports teams, to potential coronavirus outbreaks. District administrators say they remain open to input from community members, and note the plan may still be shaped by future COVID-19 developments. Plus, our radio partners have a report on data-gathering in the Colorado River.

Show Notes:

GCSD COVID-19 School Reopening Plan (7/16)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AcywaefF7QmQidzfo44o5lQBjVaOn796utQgSXkoAmE/edit#slide=id.gcb9a0b074_1_0

Summer 2020 COVID-19 Parent Survey Results

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10UDPdfcl391woRfnxZbb1RdudSk4Sy38qxZOzSUJ5tc/edit

Inside Climate News: Humpback Chub ‘Alien Abductions’ Help Frame the Future of the Colorado River

https://www.kunc.org/post/humpback-chub-alien-abductions-help-frame-future-colorado-river

When local students return to school this fall, they will need to learn social distancing rules, practice regular hand washing, and wear masks. Grand County’s school board approved a re-opening plan on Wednesday that outlines protocol from classrooms, sports teams, to potential coronavirus outbreaks. District administrators say they remain open to input from community members, and note the plan may still be shaped by future COVID-19 developments. Plus, our radio partners have a report on data-gathering in the Colorado River.

Show Notes:

GCSD COVID-19 School Reopening Plan (7/16)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AcywaefF7QmQidzfo44o5lQBjVaOn796utQgSXkoAmE/edit#slide=id.gcb9a0b074_1_0

Summer 2020 COVID-19 Parent Survey Results

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10UDPdfcl391woRfnxZbb1RdudSk4Sy38qxZOzSUJ5tc/edit

Inside Climate News: Humpback Chub ‘Alien Abductions’ Help Frame the Future of the Colorado River

https://www.kunc.org/post/humpback-chub-alien-abductions-help-frame-future-colorado-river

The local discussion around police reform often focuses on Moab’s Police Department or the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. But there’s another agency playing a big role in the local law enforcement landscape – Utah Highway Patrol. The state police are present in Grand County through patrols, investigations, and officer training. Today on the news, we talk with a UHP representative about the agency’s updated use of force policy and more.

Show Notes:

Utah Highway Patrol Info

https://highwaypatrol.utah.gov

Utah Highway Patrol Use of Force Policy

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/UHP-Use-of-Force-Policy.pdf

Lt. Nicholas Street Interview Transcript

https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-wednesday-july-15-2020/

The local discussion around police reform often focuses on Moab’s Police Department or the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. But there’s another agency playing a big role in the local law enforcement landscape – Utah Highway Patrol. The state police are present in Grand County through patrols, investigations, and officer training. Today on the news, we talk with a UHP representative about the agency’s updated use of force policy and more.

Show Notes:

Utah Highway Patrol Info

https://highwaypatrol.utah.gov

Utah Highway Patrol Use of Force Policy

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/UHP-Use-of-Force-Policy.pdf

Lt. Nicholas Street Interview Transcript

https://www.kzmu.org/kzmu-news-wednesday-july-15-2020/

One Grand County individual with COVID-19 is currently hospitalized, according to the Southeast Utah Health Department. Along with this new development, Grand County recently reported another two positive cases, bringing the local total to 28. And later on the news, a look at “COVID long haulers,” people who contracted coronavirus and have experienced autoimmune complications for months. Plus, Green River Medical Center sends care packages to community members.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Department COVID-19 Case Counts

https://www.seuhealth.com/covid-19

Carbon, Emery, Grand County Case Breakdowns

https://www.seuhealth.com/case-breakdowns

UPR: Some COVID Patients Just Aren’t Getting Better – A Look At Their Stories

https://www.upr.org/post/some-covid-patients-just-aren-t-getting-better-look-their-stories

Green River Medical Center

http://grmedicalcenter.org/covid-19

One Grand County individual with COVID-19 is currently hospitalized, according to the Southeast Utah Health Department. Along with this new development, Grand County recently reported another two positive cases, bringing the local total to 28. And later on the news, a look at “COVID long haulers,” people who contracted coronavirus and have experienced autoimmune complications for months. Plus, Green River Medical Center sends care packages to community members.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Department COVID-19 Case Counts

https://www.seuhealth.com/covid-19

Carbon, Emery, Grand County Case Breakdowns

https://www.seuhealth.com/case-breakdowns

UPR: Some COVID Patients Just Aren’t Getting Better – A Look At Their Stories

https://www.upr.org/post/some-covid-patients-just-aren-t-getting-better-look-their-stories

Green River Medical Center

http://grmedicalcenter.org/covid-19

Two-thirds of Utah’s long-term care facilities have been impacted by positive COVID-19 cases, including Four Corners Regional Care Center in Blanding. The facility’s recent coronavirus outbreak is currently linked to three deaths and 50 positive cases. Today on the news, we check in with Canyonlands Care Center administrator Colette Lyman, to learn about safety precautions her staff and residents are taking to avoid a similar situation in Moab. Plus, our radio partners report on the Bureau of Land Management’s attempt to fill staff positions at their new Grand Junction headquarters. And, an update on one of the last standing towns started by Black homesteaders in the Great Plains.

Show Notes:

Long-term Care Facilities with Positive COVID-19 Patients and/or Health Care Workers

https://coronavirus-dashboard.utah.gov/#outbreaks

The Salt Lake Tribune: Three deaths and 50 positive coronavirus cases linked to outbreak at long-term care facility in Blanding

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/07/12/three-deaths-positive/

The Salt Lake Tribune: 31 test positive for the coronavirus at long-term care center in Blanding

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/07/10/test-positive/

Send a Letter to Moab’s long-term care center residents:

CANYONLANDS CARE CENTER

390 West Williams Way

Moab, UT 84532

Two-thirds of Utah’s long-term care facilities have been impacted by positive COVID-19 cases, including Four Corners Regional Care Center in Blanding. The facility’s recent coronavirus outbreak is currently linked to three deaths and 50 positive cases. Today on the news, we check in with Canyonlands Care Center administrator Colette Lyman, to learn about safety precautions her staff and residents are taking to avoid a similar situation in Moab. Plus, our radio partners report on the Bureau of Land Management’s attempt to fill staff positions at their new Grand Junction headquarters. And, an update on one of the last standing towns started by Black homesteaders in the Great Plains.

Show Notes:

Long-term Care Facilities with Positive COVID-19 Patients and/or Health Care Workers

https://coronavirus-dashboard.utah.gov/#outbreaks

The Salt Lake Tribune: Three deaths and 50 positive coronavirus cases linked to outbreak at long-term care facility in Blanding

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/07/12/three-deaths-positive/

The Salt Lake Tribune: 31 test positive for the coronavirus at long-term care center in Blanding

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/07/10/test-positive/

Send a Letter to Moab’s long-term care center residents:

CANYONLANDS CARE CENTER

390 West Williams Way

Moab, UT 84532