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Moab Regional Hospital staff are urging Governor Gary Herbert to shut down all non-essential business service in Moab including restaurants, lodging, and – if its in his ‘realm of influence' - the National Parks. Their top staff wrote Herbert a letter Monday, saying that most projections place the United States roughly two weeks behind Italy in terms of a likely surge in cases of COVID-19. To avoid the same fate – where the number of patients exceed the capacity of healthcare services - they said “we need to do more now.” On Monday we spoke with Jen Sadoff, Moab Regional Hospital CEO, to learn more about their position and preparedness.

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/

Moab Regional Hospital Letter to Gov Gary Herbert (3/16/20) -

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Moab-Regional-Hospital-Letter.pdf

Moab Regional Hospital staff are urging Governor Gary Herbert to shut down all non-essential business service in Moab including restaurants, lodging, and – if its in his ‘realm of influence' - the National Parks. Their top staff wrote Herbert a letter Monday, saying that most projections place the United States roughly two weeks behind Italy in terms of a likely surge in cases of COVID-19. To avoid the same fate – where the number of patients exceed the capacity of healthcare services - they said “we need to do more now.” On Monday we spoke with Jen Sadoff, Moab Regional Hospital CEO, to learn more about their position and preparedness.

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/

Moab Regional Hospital Letter to Gov Gary Herbert (3/16/20) -

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Moab-Regional-Hospital-Letter.pdf

Today on the news, a rundown of local preparedness measures regarding COVID-19. Grand County schools are currently transitioning to a remote learning system after Utah’s Governor ordered a two-week hiatus from in-person instruction. Volunteers are mobilizing to help elderly residents at risk of infection and those in need of quarantine supplies. And, health department officials say they’re concerned about Moab’s continued visitation because “with people comes disease.” Later in the news, Public Lands Corner explores locals’ connections to public lands through the framework of coronavirus preparedness.

Show Notes:

Moab Regional Hospital –

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus/

Moab Regional Hospital has a 24/7 CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE (435-719-3998) that you can call if you are experiencing mild to moderate flu-like symptoms (fever or cough) or have been around anyone known to have COVID-19. If you are experiencing severe flu-like symptoms (i.e. difficulty breathing), please go to the Emergency Department. CALL BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: 435-719-3998.

Grand County –

Beginning Monday, March 16th Grand County will begin to provide home delivery assistance to persons at-risk for severe COVID-19, individuals who suspect that they may have contracted COVID-19, and individuals who have contracted COVID-19 with mild symptoms. At-risk is defined as being 60 years of age or older, and/or someone with pre-existing health conditions. If you need assistance with grocery and supply delivery, please call The Grand Center at 435-259-6623.

Community Sharing Program –

Local Dave Bierschied has volunteered to coordinate this program. If you have supplies (toilet paper, sanitizer, food etc.) that you would be willing to donate to those most in need please call or email him at 435-260-1968 or [email protected]. Likewise, if you are someone in dire need of supplies that are no longer available, please call or email Dave. Both offers of donations and requests for donations will be kept strictly confidential.

To-go meals for children under 18 years old –

Grand County Public Library will provide meals for children every day from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Center Street Ball Field. Please send one person to pickup meals for your children. When you arrive, please keep at least six feet between you and your neighbors.

https://coronavirus.utah.gov

Public Lands Corner –

https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/03/13/what-is-social-distancing/

https://www.ksl.com/weather/snowpack

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow

Today on the news, a rundown of local preparedness measures regarding COVID-19. Grand County schools are currently transitioning to a remote learning system after Utah’s Governor ordered a two-week hiatus from in-person instruction. Volunteers are mobilizing to help elderly residents at risk of infection and those in need of quarantine supplies. And, health department officials say they’re concerned about Moab’s continued visitation because “with people comes disease.” Later in the news, Public Lands Corner explores locals’ connections to public lands through the framework of coronavirus preparedness.

Show Notes:

Moab Regional Hospital –

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus/

Moab Regional Hospital has a 24/7 CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE (435-719-3998) that you can call if you are experiencing mild to moderate flu-like symptoms (fever or cough) or have been around anyone known to have COVID-19. If you are experiencing severe flu-like symptoms (i.e. difficulty breathing), please go to the Emergency Department. CALL BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: 435-719-3998.

Grand County –

Beginning Monday, March 16th Grand County will begin to provide home delivery assistance to persons at-risk for severe COVID-19, individuals who suspect that they may have contracted COVID-19, and individuals who have contracted COVID-19 with mild symptoms. At-risk is defined as being 60 years of age or older, and/or someone with pre-existing health conditions. If you need assistance with grocery and supply delivery, please call The Grand Center at 435-259-6623.

Community Sharing Program –

Local Dave Bierschied has volunteered to coordinate this program. If you have supplies (toilet paper, sanitizer, food etc.) that you would be willing to donate to those most in need please call or email him at 435-260-1968 or [email protected]. Likewise, if you are someone in dire need of supplies that are no longer available, please call or email Dave. Both offers of donations and requests for donations will be kept strictly confidential.

To-go meals for children under 18 years old –

Grand County Public Library will provide meals for children every day from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Center Street Ball Field. Please send one person to pickup meals for your children. When you arrive, please keep at least six feet between you and your neighbors.

https://coronavirus.utah.gov

Public Lands Corner –

https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/03/13/what-is-social-distancing/

https://www.ksl.com/weather/snowpack

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow

As regular KZMU listeners know, Science Moab is a weekly radio program exploring the fascinating research happening around the Colorado Plateau. Sure, it’s an awesome podcast, but it’s also much more than that. Science Moab is now officially a nonprofit, meaning that the organization is gearing up to get even more amazing science to our community in diverse and meaningful ways. On the extended newscast, we spoke with founder and creator Kristina Young at their latest Science Moab on Tap event.

Show Notes:

Science Moab Website –

https://sciencemoab.org

Science Moab on KZMU –

https://www.kzmu.org/science-moab-3/

As regular KZMU listeners know, Science Moab is a weekly radio program exploring the fascinating research happening around the Colorado Plateau. Sure, it’s an awesome podcast, but it’s also much more than that. Science Moab is now officially a nonprofit, meaning that the organization is gearing up to get even more amazing science to our community in diverse and meaningful ways. On the extended newscast, we spoke with founder and creator Kristina Young at their latest Science Moab on Tap event.

Show Notes:

Science Moab Website –

https://sciencemoab.org

Science Moab on KZMU –

https://www.kzmu.org/science-moab-3/

On the roundup with The Times-Independent this week, Grand County leaders grapple with preparedness measures for COVID-19. Editor Doug McMurdo overviews an emotional public meeting where council members were split on a decision to temporarily restrict mass gatherings locally. Plus, updates on what to do if you’re feeling sick and the state’s own recommendation to limit gatherings to less than 100 people. And later, an update on Moab City’s continued - and contentious – downtown parking structure discussion. Tune in.

Show Notes:

'Is it open? Here are where Moab events, businesses and facilities currently stand' –

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/13/covid-19-closures/

'Utah Governor, health officials recommend no gatherings larger than 100' –

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/12/utah-governor-health-officials-recommend-no-gatherings-larger-than-100/

'Grand County, bending to business, votes down COVID-19 response' -

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/11/grand-county-bending-to-business-votes-down-covid-19-response/

On the roundup with The Times-Independent this week, Grand County leaders grapple with preparedness measures for COVID-19. Editor Doug McMurdo overviews an emotional public meeting where council members were split on a decision to temporarily restrict mass gatherings locally. Plus, updates on what to do if you’re feeling sick and the state’s own recommendation to limit gatherings to less than 100 people. And later, an update on Moab City’s continued - and contentious – downtown parking structure discussion. Tune in.

Show Notes:

'Is it open? Here are where Moab events, businesses and facilities currently stand' –

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/13/covid-19-closures/

'Utah Governor, health officials recommend no gatherings larger than 100' –

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/12/utah-governor-health-officials-recommend-no-gatherings-larger-than-100/

'Grand County, bending to business, votes down COVID-19 response' -

https://moabtimes.com/2020/03/11/grand-county-bending-to-business-votes-down-covid-19-response/

During an emergency meeting of the Grand County Council, members and staff debated how to slow the spread of coronavirus into and within the community. Before the county council members was a serious decision – do they listen to local health officials and place temporary restrictions on mass gatherings and events to slow COVID-19 and protect local healthcare resources? Or do they listen to the business community and reverse course, attempting to stave off further damages to the local economy? It was an emotionally charged meeting, which ultimately split the council on a motion to enact temporary restrictions.

Show Notes:

Local Coronavirus Guidelines –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Think-You-Have-Coronavirus.pdf

Utah Coronavirus Guidelines –

https://coronavirus.utah.gov

CDC Coronavirus Information –

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

During an emergency meeting of the Grand County Council, members and staff debated how to slow the spread of coronavirus into and within the community. Before the county council members was a serious decision – do they listen to local health officials and place temporary restrictions on mass gatherings and events to slow COVID-19 and protect local healthcare resources? Or do they listen to the business community and reverse course, attempting to stave off further damages to the local economy? It was an emotionally charged meeting, which ultimately split the council on a motion to enact temporary restrictions.

Show Notes:

Local Coronavirus Guidelines –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Think-You-Have-Coronavirus.pdf

Utah Coronavirus Guidelines –

https://coronavirus.utah.gov

CDC Coronavirus Information –

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html