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Coronavirus updates for Grant County for Monday, June 1, 2020. Our guest today on Coronavirus Update is Marisa Castrillo, Grant County Clerk, who tells us what we need to know to vote in tomorrow’s Primary Election.
Coronavirus Update is a local radio show that provides the latest information you need to know on local community strategies to slow the spread of the Coronavirus and protect yourself, your family and our community during this public health crisis. Brought to you by Gila-Mimbres Community Radio, Gila Resources Information Project, Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Grant County and National Center for Frontier Communities.
Send us your updates to info@grantcountycoronavirusupdate.org
NM Dept of Health COVID-19 Hotline 1-855-600-3453 or visit cv.nmhealth.org
Coronavirus Information Hotline at 1-833-551-0518 or visit newmexico.gov
NM Crisis & Access Line, 24/7, 1-855-662-7474; nmcrisisline.com
Message from Grant County’s health care providers –video
Donations to Community COVID-19 Response – Grant County Community Foundation
Grant County Coronavirus Update website – grantcountycoronavirusupdate.org
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CVU / Coronavirus Update – June 1, 2020
Updates as of Monday, June 1 at 10 am – Please note: Because we are producing this show remotely, these updates are current as of 10 am. Information on this page can change quickly, including Coronavirus Updates from previous days. Please visit gmcr.org/category/coronavirus-update to see the latest updates.
As of Today – Monday, June 1- 7689 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in New Mexico, with 356 deaths, 182 hospitalized individuals, and 2,853 recoveries according to the New Mexico Department of Health.
Grant County has 15 positive cases.
In total, 199,604 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the state, with 170 having been conducted in Grant County.
For a full breakdown of COVID-19 cases by county and demographic information, visit the state’s COVID-19 data dashboard at: cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard
New Mexicans who report symptoms of COVID-19 infection, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and/or loss of taste or smell should call their health care provider or the NMDOH COVID-19 hotline immediately (1-855-600-3453).
More COVID-19 health information is available at cv.nmhealth.org
AMENDED EMERGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER TAKES EFFECT TODAY
The amended public health order takes effect today, permitting indoor dining, hair salons, gyms and indoor shopping malls to reopen on a limited basis and in accordance with required COVID-Safe Practices. (press release)
Restaurants may resume indoor seating at 50 percent maximum occupancy today. Bar and counter seating are still prohibited; to be served, customers must be seated at tables positioned at least 6 feet apart, per the amended emergency public health order, among other required and recommended COVID-Safe Practices.
Gyms also will be allowed to reopen at 50 percent occupancy. Indoor malls, hair and nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors and massage services may begin operating at 25 percent occupancy. Salons and other personal-service businesses must operate on a by-appointment basis, per the amended order. Waiting rooms will remain closed; clients will not be allowed to enter until time for their appointment.
As they reopen, all businesses must operate in accordance with COVID-Safe Practices for their industry. COVID-safe Practices for individuals and businesses can be found at cv.nmhealth.org
And a reminder that the new emergency order, in recognition of increased risk of transmission with additional economic openings, requires everyone to cover their faces in public, with exceptions for eating, drinking and exercise.
TOMORROW – FREE COVID-19 TESTING FOR EVERYONE THROUGH GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE
A reminder that the Grant County Public Health Office will hold its weekly FREE COVID-19 Testing Clinic tomorrow from 8:30 am – 11:30 am at 2610 N. Silver St. in Silver City – across from the Swimming Pool. Due to increased testing capacity in New Mexico, now EVERYONE can be tested for FREE. Doctor referrals are no longer needed but patients are encouraged to make an appointment. Please call 575-538-5318 ext. 4 for an appointment.
GILA NATIONAL FOREST HAS REOPENED 6 MORE RECREATION SITES
The Gila National Forest has reopened six more recreation sites. Iron Creek, Upper Gallinas, and Railroad Canyon Campgrounds on Silver City Ranger District, Dipping Vat and Aeroplane Mesa Campgrounds on Reserve Ranger District, and the Kingston Campground on the Black Range Ranger District were reopened as of last Friday.
On April 15, 2020 the USDA’s Forest Service Southwestern Region enacted a campfire ban. Igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, including charcoal grills, barbecues, coal and wood burning stoves is prohibited.
More information at www.fs.usda.gov/gila
FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK
St. Francis Associates for the Needy at The Newman Center will hold its weekly Food Pantry TODAY at 4pm. Cash assistance for rent, utilities, bus passes and prescription drugs is also provided. The food pantry is located at 914 W. 13th St. Silver City. Call 388-4933 for more information.
The Food Pantry at the Gospel Mission in Silver City is open Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-1:30pm. They are located at 111 South Texas Street in Silver City. Call 388-5071 for more information.
The Commons will hold its next Food Pantry for Silver City, Tyrone & Arenas Valley residents on Saturday, June 6 from 10 am to noon at 501 E. 13th Street in Silver City (Just off Swan Street behind the Knights of Columbus)
More information at tvcgrantcounty.org/the-food-pantry/
MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT OFFICES REOPEN TODAY
MVD field offices including Silver City will reopen TODAY on a limited, appointment-only basis for transactions that cannot be completed online at mvdonline.com. Staff will employ COVID-safe practices at all field offices, and customers will be expected to adhere to them, as well. Staff and customers will be screened for symptoms and will have their temperatures taken before being admitted to field offices. Face coverings will be required in compliance with the state Public Health Order. New Mexicans throughout the state are strongly encouraged to continue using MVD’s online services to renew driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations and take care of many other transactions from the safety of their homes. More information at mvdonline.com
Please visit our website at GMCR.org for all of today’s updates, as well as replays of todays and past shows
And be sure to visit our new website, grantcountycoronavirusupdate.org, a clearinghouse of local, state and federal information and resources to help keep you, your family and our community safe in these times.
While you’re there, you can also join our mailing list to receive these daily updates via email.
And don’t forget that you can send us your updates via our new email address at info@grantcountycoronavirusupdate.org or on facebook @ Gila Mimbres Community Radio
Coronavirus updates for Grant County for Friday, May 29, 2020. Our guest today on Coronavirus Update is Kyle Durrie, owner of Power and Light Press in downtown Silver City. Kyle is going to talk about her experience as a small business owner and her reopening plans. Coronavirus Update is a local radio show that provides the latest information you need to know on local community strategies to slow the spread of […]
