KZMU News

In what’s quickly becoming a regular weekly feature at KZMU News, we check in with Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital. She fills us in on the hospital’s outlook this week, after the first positive COVID-19 test in Grand County. She clarifies the testing process, explains virtual intensive care units, and in honor of 'Doctors' Day' on Monday – asks for virtual thank you notes from the community for her hard-working staff. Plus, our radio partners report on how the current pandemic is exacerbating concerns about the effectiveness of the 2020 Census, and interview a disability rights advocate. Tune in.

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff Interview (00:00 – 16:00 min)

https://www.facebook.com/MoabRegionalHospital/

Census Overview, Mountain West News Bureau (16:00 – 21:00 min)

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/programs/mountain-west-news-bureau#stream/0

Disability Activist Interview, Utah Public Radio (21:00 – 28:00 min)

https://www.upr.org/post/disability-rights-activist-shares-concerns-about-coronavirus-rhetoric-crisis-care-plans

http://disabilitylawcenter.org

In what’s quickly becoming a regular weekly feature at KZMU News, we check in with Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital. She fills us in on the hospital’s outlook this week, after the first positive COVID-19 test in Grand County. She clarifies the testing process, explains virtual intensive care units, and in honor of 'Doctors' Day' on Monday – asks for virtual thank you notes from the community for her hard-working staff. Plus, our radio partners report on how the current pandemic is exacerbating concerns about the effectiveness of the 2020 Census, and interview a disability rights advocate. Tune in.

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff Interview (00:00 – 16:00 min)

https://www.facebook.com/MoabRegionalHospital/

Census Overview, Mountain West News Bureau (16:00 – 21:00 min)

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/programs/mountain-west-news-bureau#stream/0

Disability Activist Interview, Utah Public Radio (21:00 – 28:00 min)

https://www.upr.org/post/disability-rights-activist-shares-concerns-about-coronavirus-rhetoric-crisis-care-plans

http://disabilitylawcenter.org

KZMU News heard the sound of silence at the entrance to Arches during the first weekend of its closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians are now prohibited from entering any park areas at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks – that means campgrounds, trails, backcountry, and roads. Plus later in the news, the Navajo Nation initiates a curfew aimed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect critical healthcare resources. And, an interview with Andy Smith, director of Grand County EMS Special Service District about how their essential workforce is keeping the community safe during this health crisis.

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

Arches, Canyonlands Close for Public Health (00:00 – 8:00 min)

https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032720.htm

https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032720.htm

Navajo Nation Implements Curfew (8:00 – 12:00 min)

https://www.navajo-nsn.gov

https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/News%20Releases/NNDOH/2020/March/NDOH%20Public%20Health%20Emergency%20Order%202020-004%20Dikos%20Ntsaaigii-19.pdf

https://fr.gofundme.com/f/NHFC19Relief

Grand County EMS Special Service District, Director Andy Smith Interview (12:00 – 21:00 min)

https://www.facebook.com/GCEMSUT/

KZMU News heard the sound of silence at the entrance to Arches during the first weekend of its closure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians are now prohibited from entering any park areas at Arches and Canyonlands National Parks – that means campgrounds, trails, backcountry, and roads. Plus later in the news, the Navajo Nation initiates a curfew aimed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect critical healthcare resources. And, an interview with Andy Smith, director of Grand County EMS Special Service District about how their essential workforce is keeping the community safe during this health crisis.

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

Arches, Canyonlands Close for Public Health (00:00 – 8:00 min)

https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032720.htm

https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news032720.htm

Navajo Nation Implements Curfew (8:00 – 12:00 min)

https://www.navajo-nsn.gov

https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/News%20Releases/NNDOH/2020/March/NDOH%20Public%20Health%20Emergency%20Order%202020-004%20Dikos%20Ntsaaigii-19.pdf

https://fr.gofundme.com/f/NHFC19Relief

Grand County EMS Special Service District, Director Andy Smith Interview (12:00 – 21:00 min)

https://www.facebook.com/GCEMSUT/

The Southeast Utah Health Department announced the first positive COVID-19 test in the area as a resident of Grand County. The announcement came Friday evening, and the health department says the details are still being investigated. However, initial information indicates that the spread of the disease was likely through contact with individuals from outside of Utah.

Show Notes:

SEUHD Announces First COVID-19 Case –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-Grand-County-First-Case.pdf

Utah's 'Stay Safe, Stay Home' Directive -

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Stay-Safe-Stay-Home-Directive.pdf

The Southeast Utah Health Department announced the first positive COVID-19 test in the area as a resident of Grand County. The announcement came Friday evening, and the health department says the details are still being investigated. However, initial information indicates that the spread of the disease was likely through contact with individuals from outside of Utah.

Show Notes:

SEUHD Announces First COVID-19 Case –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-Grand-County-First-Case.pdf

Utah's 'Stay Safe, Stay Home' Directive -

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Stay-Safe-Stay-Home-Directive.pdf

On Friday evening, Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued a directive across the state – “stay safe and stay home.” Although this is not a shelter in place order, Utahans are now expected to stay home whenever possible. The directive includes specific instructions for all individuals, including those determined to be high-risk. Read the directive here: https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Stay-Safe-Stay-Home-Directive.pdf

Also – effective March 28th – both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks will be closed to all visitors until further notice. All vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians are prohibited from entering any park areas, including campgrounds, trails, backcountry, and roads. Any recreational use of the parks is in violation of this closure. The National Park Service says they are working with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

On Friday evening, Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued a directive across the state – “stay safe and stay home.” Although this is not a shelter in place order, Utahans are now expected to stay home whenever possible. The directive includes specific instructions for all individuals, including those determined to be high-risk. Read the directive here: https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Stay-Safe-Stay-Home-Directive.pdf

Also – effective March 28th – both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks will be closed to all visitors until further notice. All vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians are prohibited from entering any park areas, including campgrounds, trails, backcountry, and roads. Any recreational use of the parks is in violation of this closure. The National Park Service says they are working with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic.

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

KZMU chats with Doug McMurdo, editor of The Times-Independent, about the paper's latest coverage. This week - updates on testing for COVID-19 at Moab Regional Hospital and how to deal with anxiety around the current health crisis. Plus, Moab City nixes the downtown parking structure, the US Census is underway, and the Lisbon Valley copper mine shuts down. Tune in.

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

The Times-Independent:

Hospital: We haven't done enough tests

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/hospital-we-havent-done-enough-tests/

How to deal with COVID-19 anxiety

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/how-to-deal-with-covid-19-anxiety/

City Nixes Parking Structure Seeks New UDOT Deal

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/city-nixes-parking-structure-seeks-new-udot-deal/

Lisbon Valley Mine Shuts Down, Can't Pay Employees

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/20/covid-19-lisbon-valley-mine-shuts-down-cant-pay-employees/

US Census Underway

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/u-s-census-underway/

Parcels, Many Near Arches, Canyonlands up for Oil and Gas Lease Sale

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/230-parcels-many-near-arches-canyonlands-up-for-oil-gas-lease-sale/

KZMU chats with Doug McMurdo, editor of The Times-Independent, about the paper's latest coverage. This week - updates on testing for COVID-19 at Moab Regional Hospital and how to deal with anxiety around the current health crisis. Plus, Moab City nixes the downtown parking structure, the US Census is underway, and the Lisbon Valley copper mine shuts down. Tune in.

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

The Times-Independent:

Hospital: We haven't done enough tests

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/hospital-we-havent-done-enough-tests/

How to deal with COVID-19 anxiety

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/how-to-deal-with-covid-19-anxiety/

City Nixes Parking Structure Seeks New UDOT Deal

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/city-nixes-parking-structure-seeks-new-udot-deal/

Lisbon Valley Mine Shuts Down, Can't Pay Employees

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/20/covid-19-lisbon-valley-mine-shuts-down-cant-pay-employees/

US Census Underway

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/u-s-census-underway/

Parcels, Many Near Arches, Canyonlands up for Oil and Gas Lease Sale

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/27/230-parcels-many-near-arches-canyonlands-up-for-oil-gas-lease-sale/