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Coronavirus Update – May 29, 2020

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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 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


CVU is broadcast live weekdays at Noon and
rebroadcast following Democracy Now! at 6pm and 8am

Or listen to this episode at your convenience via this link…
CVU / Coronavirus Update – May 29, 2020


Updates as of  Friday, May 29 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 – Friday, May 29 – 7364 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in New Mexico, with 335 deaths,  196  hospitalized individuals, and  2,684 recoveries according to the New Mexico Department of Health. 

Grant County has 15 positive cases. 

In total, 183,544 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the state, with 1624 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 EFFECTIVE JUNE 1

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday that New Mexico’s emergency public health order will be extended and amended to permit indoor dining, hair salons, gyms and indoor shopping malls to reopen next week on a limited basis and in accordance with required COVID-Safe Practices. (press release

Restaurants, which were allowed to offer limited outdoor dining on Wednesday, may resume indoor seating at 50 percent maximum occupancy effective Monday, June 1. 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 among other restrictions – including that group fitness classes are not permitted – while indoor malls, hair and nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors and massage services may begin operating at 25 percent occupancy. Shopping mall food courts must remain closed, and loitering is prohibited. 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, which can be found at cv.nmhealth.org

Also to be incorporated in the amended public health order:

  • Drive-in theaters may reopen under COVID-Safe Practices;
  • Nine additional state parks will reopen for day-use only beginning  Saturday, with five more opening Monday, some with capacity limits;
  • Hotels may operate at 50 percent of maximum occupancy under COVID-Safe Practices;
  • The 14-day quarantine order for airport arrivals will be amended to permit certain business travel under COVID-Safe Practices.

“As we move forward in reopening our economy in a COVID-positive New Mexico, it’s critically important that everyone in our state keeps up the good work we’ve been doing by adopting COVID-19 Safe Practices as a new normal way of life. You know the drill: wear a mask in public, wash your hands often, keep a 6-foot distance from others, and STAY HOME if you are sick or have risk factors,” said Dr. David Scrase, secretary of the Human Services Department.

More information at cv.nmhealth.org

CVS PHARMACIES NOW OFFER FREE COVID-19 TESTING

The CVS Pharmacies in NM and several states around the country are now offering COVID-19 testing for qualified patients through their Minute Clinic. The CVS in Silver City is a participating  pharmacy. The  MinuteClinic performs a PCR test, which tests for active infections only. They do not administer antibody tests, which indicate whether the patient has been infected in the past.  While you remain in the vehicle, you will be given a swab and asked to collect a sample of nasal secretions. You will be tested in one of two ways. Rapid-result testing is generally returned in person within 30 minutes of specimen collection. COVID-19 lab testing returns results within 2-4 days. You will be emailed a link to view your results. See if you qualify for free COVID-19 testing and set up an appointment at MinuteClinic.com. 

STATE PARKS ANNOUNCES TIMELINE FOR REOPENING MOST REMAINING PARKS

The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) State Parks Division announced yesterday nine additional State Parks reopening for day-use only beginning May 30th. An additional five Parks will open June 1st. Overnight use and campgrounds remain closed and all events through June 19th have been canceled. In addition, there will be capacity limits at many reopened State Parks. 

The additional parks open for day-use beginning May 30th are: El Vado Lake, Leasburg Dam, Percha Dam, Heron Lake, Eagle Nest Lake, Conchas Lake, Santa Rosa Lake, Bottomless Lakes, and Sugarite Canyon State Parks.

On June 1st Hyde Memorial, Rio Grande Nature Center, Navajo Lake, Elephant Butte Lake, and Pecos Canyon State Parks will reopen for day-use.

More information on state park reopening is available at www.emnrd.state.nm.us/

NM MASK MADNESS – VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MASK!

Voting is now open for New Mexico Mask Madness, a statewide competition intended to highlight the creativity and artistic ability of New Mexicans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing a face mask or face covering is critical​ to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting your community. New Mexicans across the state are creating incredible and creative face masks. Go to cv.nmhealth.org/mask-madness to vote today.

MVD OFFICES IN THREE COUNTIES TO REMAIN CLOSED

Motor Vehicle Division offices in McKinley, San Juan and Dona Ana Counties will not reopen on June 1 as previously scheduled due to the continued spread of COVID-19 in those areas. MVD field offices in other areas of the state including Silver City will reopen Monday, June 1 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.

HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IN NM

To help New Mexicans navigate health insurance issues during the COVID-19 crisis, the NM Office of the Superintendent of Insurance launched a COVID-19 Health Insurance Call Center. Call 1-833-415-0566 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday for help with insurance issues and reliable information about signing up for coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Written by: Allyson Siwik

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