No more cell phone alerts
Five days after announcing its debut, Utah discontinued the use of text alerts targeted at travelers along the state line on April 13 after the technology proved to have too many bugs. The…
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COVID-19 nasal swab tests now widely available through hospitals
“We’re at a very early stage of the game with antibody tests for COVID-19,” said Dr. Dylan Cole, chief medical officer at Moab Regional Hospital. Dr. Cole says that while the hospital’s long-term…
Where does Moab stand on overnight standards?
The Moab City Council held a special joint meeting with the City Planning Commission on April 14, followed by the regular City Council meeting. The joint meeting focused on the Overnight Accommodations Development…
Public health order for Grand, Emery and Carbon counties renewed two more weeks
The Southeast Utah Health Department renewed a public health order for Carbon, Emery and Grand counties restricting businesses and recommending residents physically distance themselves late on the evening of April 15 for an…
As Utah’s students stay home, Grand County seniors will have “alternative” graduation
BREAKING: Today, Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced the state’s schools will continue to be closed while students remote learning from home through the end of the year. At the April 14 press conference,…
Utah nixes cellphone alert five days after system began
Five days after announcing its debut, Utah has discontinued the use of text alerts targeted at travelers along the state line after the technology proved to have too many bugs. The text messages were…
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Dear readers, It is a quiet Sunday morning as I write this to you. I live in town, and normally this time of year there would be a hustle and bustle already, even…
No set date for Moab to reopen, says health department after confusion
After an informal letter caused confusion among residents, the Southeast Utah Health Department issued a clarification: Moab and southeastern Utah aren’t opening back up anytime soon. The letter, issued on April 10, contained…
Health department cites “herd immunity”
In a letter on April 10, Southeast Utah Health Department Director Bradon Bradford wrote that “I would also like to remind community members that continued extreme social distancing can be as hazardous to…
UPDATED: Moab restaurants, lodging remain closed until May 4; other businesses may apply to open
Updated 4/11/2020: Apparently residents were confused by the letter and its ramifications for the area, as the department issued a clarification FAQ less than 24 hours later to clear up misunderstandings about from…