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KZMU News chats with Carter Pape, staff writer at The Times-Independent, about the whirlwind events of the past week as Moab safeguards against and gathers resources for COVID-19. From a health department order placing restrictions on overnight lodging and dine-in restaurants, to local school closures, and new grocery store measures. All the local novel coronavirus precautions are discussed.

Show Notes:

'Moab Hospital Thanks Governor, Health Department for Swift Actions' https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/20/moab-hospital-thanks-governor-health-department-for-swift-actions/

'All Moab Hotels Now Closed to Nonlocal Visitors'

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/17/moab-hotels-now-closed-to-nonlocal-visitors/

'Moab Officials Plead Stay Home After Report That Visiting National Parks May Be Safe'

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/17/moab-officials-plead-stay-home-after-report-that-visiting-national-parks-may-be-safe/

'Romney - Give Every American Adult $1000'

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/17/romney-give-every-american-adult-1000/

KZMU News chats with Carter Pape, staff writer at The Times-Independent, about the whirlwind events of the past week as Moab safeguards against and gathers resources for COVID-19. From a health department order placing restrictions on overnight lodging and dine-in restaurants, to local school closures, and new grocery store measures. All the local novel coronavirus precautions are discussed.

Show Notes:

'Moab Hospital Thanks Governor, Health Department for Swift Actions' https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/20/moab-hospital-thanks-governor-health-department-for-swift-actions/

'All Moab Hotels Now Closed to Nonlocal Visitors'

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/17/moab-hotels-now-closed-to-nonlocal-visitors/

'Moab Officials Plead Stay Home After Report That Visiting National Parks May Be Safe'

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/17/moab-officials-plead-stay-home-after-report-that-visiting-national-parks-may-be-safe/

'Romney - Give Every American Adult $1000'

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/17/romney-give-every-american-adult-1000/

Schools may be closed to in-person instruction right now, but what about Moab’s daycare community? We speak to local providers about the hard decisions they’ve made over the past several days. While the need for daycare in Moab is stronger than ever, there are real concerns about resources, support, and the best way to protect providers.

Show Notes:

For more local information and resources related to COVID-19 visit kzmu.org/covid19.

Schools may be closed to in-person instruction right now, but what about Moab’s daycare community? We speak to local providers about the hard decisions they’ve made over the past several days. While the need for daycare in Moab is stronger than ever, there are real concerns about resources, support, and the best way to protect providers.

Show Notes:

For more local information and resources related to COVID-19 visit kzmu.org/covid19.

It was an unprecedented move last week when Governor Gary Herbert announced all public schools in Utah will be dismissed for two weeks, in the hope it would prevent a major outbreak of COVID-19. After his announcement, Grand County’s school administrators and staff sprang into action – mobilizing online classes, coursework, and meals. We speak with Helen M Knight Elementary School Principal Taryn Kay, who is serving as the district’s leader when it comes to COVID-19 precautions and preparedness.

Show Notes:

Find out more about free meals for students and other youth resources during this time at kzmu.org/covid19.

It was an unprecedented move last week when Governor Gary Herbert announced all public schools in Utah will be dismissed for two weeks, in the hope it would prevent a major outbreak of COVID-19. After his announcement, Grand County’s school administrators and staff sprang into action – mobilizing online classes, coursework, and meals. We speak with Helen M Knight Elementary School Principal Taryn Kay, who is serving as the district’s leader when it comes to COVID-19 precautions and preparedness.

Show Notes:

Find out more about free meals for students and other youth resources during this time at kzmu.org/covid19.

An announcement yesterday meant to protect Southeastern Utah communities from the spread of COVID-19 has left Moab’s workforce scrambling to understand a new reality for their livelihoods. The 30-day order from the Southeast Utah Health Department closes dine-in restaurants and shuts overnight lodging facilities to visitors on vacation. The health department issued these orders as tourists continued to pour into Moab’s hotels, restaurants, and natural playgrounds despite national warnings of a global pandemic. Today on the news, we hear thoughts and reactions from people in the tourism industry.

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 local closures and restrictions, assistance programs, as well as medical recommendations and the latest local media coverage.

Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

An announcement yesterday meant to protect Southeastern Utah communities from the spread of COVID-19 has left Moab’s workforce scrambling to understand a new reality for their livelihoods. The 30-day order from the Southeast Utah Health Department closes dine-in restaurants and shuts overnight lodging facilities to visitors on vacation. The health department issued these orders as tourists continued to pour into Moab’s hotels, restaurants, and natural playgrounds despite national warnings of a global pandemic. Today on the news, we hear thoughts and reactions from people in the tourism industry.

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 local closures and restrictions, assistance programs, as well as medical recommendations and the latest local media coverage.

Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Today the Southeast Utah Health Department made several firm, 30-day orders in light of flattening the curve of COVID-19 in Grand, Carbon, and Emery Counties. Effective at 10 pm March 17th, all overnight lodging facilities including hotels, condos, RV parks, and campgrounds, can no longer check-in or rent to visitors on vacation. Dine-in restaurants, cafes, and pubs are also ordered to close to the public. We spoke to Elaine Gizler, executive director of the Moab Area Travel Council, about their new role in communicating the term 'closure' when it comes to the Moab area.

Find the latest order and community resources here: https://www.kzmu.org/covid19/

Today the Southeast Utah Health Department made several firm, 30-day orders in light of flattening the curve of COVID-19 in Grand, Carbon, and Emery Counties. Effective at 10 pm March 17th, all overnight lodging facilities including hotels, condos, RV parks, and campgrounds, can no longer check-in or rent to visitors on vacation. Dine-in restaurants, cafes, and pubs are also ordered to close to the public. We spoke to Elaine Gizler, executive director of the Moab Area Travel Council, about their new role in communicating the term 'closure' when it comes to the Moab area.

Find the latest order and community resources here: https://www.kzmu.org/covid19/