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Easter tourists, stay home say Moab authorities

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

The Moab Sun News needs your help. Show your support for independent community journalism and receive a digital edition emailed directly to you each week. Easter weekend is usually popular with travelers and tourists…

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Positive COVID-19 cases reported in Grand, Emery and Carbon counties

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

The Moab Sun News needs your help. Show your support for independent community journalism and receive a digital edition emailed directly to you each week. The Southeast Utah Health Department reported that as…

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It’s here: what now?

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

The Moab Sun News needs your help. Show your support for independent community journalism and receive a digital edition emailed directly to you each week. After weeks of suspecting the coronavirus was circulating in…

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Breaking: Salons close, overnight accommodation restrictions loosen under revised order

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

On April 1, the Southeast Utah Health Department issued an updated public health order for Grand, Emery and Carbon counties to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the area. Among the changes…

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Arches, Canyonlands National Parks close due to COVID-19

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

Updated 3/31: The National Park Service announced that Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments will be closed to all park visitors until further notice beginning on April 1. The parks join Arches, Canyonlands,…

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Coronavirus arrives in Grand County

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

After weeks of suspecting the coronavirus was circulating in the Moab community, the Southeast Utah Health Department reported the first positive COVID-19 test for Grand County late the evening of March 27.  “The…

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Don’t go hard: Moab rock climbers, bikers asked to stay low-risk outdoors

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

UPDATE: Since this story was published, Moab Mayor Emily Niehaus and the Southeast Utah Health Department urged local National Parks to close. Experts say spending time outdoors near our homes, while still practicing…

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“Close Arches and Canyonlands parks” say Moab mayor, hospital, health department

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

Update 3/27: This story has been revised to include comment from the National Parks Service. Update 3/28: This story has been revised to include a letter from Moab Regional Hospital. Moab Mayor Emily…

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Health Department orders mandatory limits on Moab bar and restaurant service

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

Update: These guidelines were replaced on March 17. > Read more here Many Grand County businesses will have to limit their customers and gathering places after a declaration of a local state of emergency…

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Preparing for coronavirus: State, local officials create guidelines, websites for updates

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

The Utah Department of Health says it is actively monitoring an outbreak caused by a new coronavirus called COVID-19. The virus was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The…

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