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45 COVID-19 cases in Grand; two hospitalized

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At the Aug. 4 meeting of the Grand County Council, Moab Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer Jen Sadoff and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dylan Cole reported that the hospital has administered 3,227 tests…

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Report shows Utah prioritized businesses over public health

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

A report released on July 21 by investigative journalism nonprofit Propublica revealed how politics, rather than public health policy, steered Utah’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and made special mention of Grand County….

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Moab Regional Hospital expands screenings, services

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

While Moab Regional Hospital has instituted safety procedures for all staff, patients and visitors to protect against the spread of COVID-19, standard hospital services are also being offered including skin screenings, sports physicals…

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Another testing option

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Free testing for COVID-19 will be available on July 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Southeast Utah Health Department offices (575 S. Kane Creek Blvd., Moab) through mobile units from the…

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Masks required in Moab; Positive tests from tourists left out of count, health department reports

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

In Grand County, masks will be required in public places where physical distancing is impossible, including businesses and government buildings.  The Grand County Council approved the ordinance at their meeting on July 7…

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Masks may soon be mandatory in Grand County

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

The Grand County Council voted to recommend that the public be required to wear masks in indoor public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the county. The vote, held during a…

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Concerns and COVID cases grow

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

Public health officials are raising concerns that voluntarily-enforced policies aren’t enough to contain the spread of COVID-19 amid record-setting spikes in positive tests in Utah and across the southwest. “We are quickly getting…

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Masks will be mandatory in Moab, Springdale public spaces

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Utah Governor Gary Herbert approved a request by Grand County officials that the public be required to wear masks in indoor public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the county.  “We…

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Moab cancels Fourth of July events; fireworks still on

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

The City of Moab announced that planned Independence Day events would be canceled “due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the state and out of an abundance of caution,” a statement…

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Legislation addresses Navajo water rights

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

According to the Centers for Disease Control, two of the best things to prevent catching COVID-19 are regular hand washing and staying home. But what if you have to drive miles down a…

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