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