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. @GovHerbert about to begin his news conference on #COVID19. You can watch it on http://fox13now.com and on our FB page.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah
@fox13 #utpol #Utah
NOW we're starting. There were technical issues with the feed.
Sounds like @GovHerbert is going first to talk about Utah Leads Together plan (that I tweeted about earlier). @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Sounds like @GovHerbert is going first to talk about Utah Leads Together plan (that I tweeted about earlier). @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
. @GovHerbert says the #utleg will meet Thursday/Friday to address economic fallout of #COVID19.
He's giving the revenue numbers I tweeted earlier. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
He's giving the revenue numbers I tweeted earlier. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
. @GovHerbert says the economic downturn has been deep "but not nearly as deep as it could have been."
But that doesn't make it easier for thousands out of work, he adds. He offers empathy for those laid off. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
But that doesn't make it easier for thousands out of work, he adds. He offers empathy for those laid off. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Unemployment is at 9.7% which is still lower than the national average fo 14.7%.
@GovHerbert believes tomorrow's unemployment numbers will be lower and "there's reason for us to be optimistic." @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert believes tomorrow's unemployment numbers will be lower and "there's reason for us to be optimistic." @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"We're going to rebound," @GovHerbert says. "And be stronger than ever before."
He announces "Utah Leads Together VOLUME 4." Focuses on health and economic recovery. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
He announces "Utah Leads Together VOLUME 4." Focuses on health and economic recovery. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Remember, Vol. 2 had color-coded guidelines. Vol. 3 had infrastructure for high risk populations.
Vol. 4? Lays out a foundation for economic recovery over a period of 500 days. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Vol. 4? Lays out a foundation for economic recovery over a period of 500 days. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
. @GovHerbert says it includes targeted assistance programs, imperative Utahns to take personal responsibility including social distancing, face coverings, hygiene.
Do that? Things open up quicker, @GovHerbert says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Do that? Things open up quicker, @GovHerbert says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
We've been in #COVID19 for about 3 1/2 months, @GovHerbert says.
"I know for a lot of us, it feels like 3 years," he says.
@JStuartAdams says social services will NOT be cut (and increased 6% with Medicaid). Education will INCREASE 2%. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"I know for a lot of us, it feels like 3 years," he says.
@JStuartAdams says social services will NOT be cut (and increased 6% with Medicaid). Education will INCREASE 2%. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"We prepared for this day extremely well," @JStuartAdams says of Utah's budget supplies.
They're stopping building projects and bonding for them (freeing up cash). @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
They're stopping building projects and bonding for them (freeing up cash). @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
. @JStuartAdams says he's concerned some people are hesitating getting preventive medical care, but severity of hospital visits are up.
He worries that's attributed to increasing fatalities. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
He worries that's attributed to increasing fatalities. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
. @BradWilsonGOP says he'd describe 2020 as "interesting" (an UNDERSTATEMENT).
"Utahns have successfully flattened the curve. We've managed hospitalizations in the state," he says, pivoting to the economic recovery. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"Utahns have successfully flattened the curve. We've managed hospitalizations in the state," he says, pivoting to the economic recovery. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Note: yesterday, @DrAngelaCDunn pointed out to the #utleg we were in an acceleration phase of the #COVID19 outbreak: https://www.fox13now.com/news/coronavirus/local-coronavirus-news/what-will-it-take-to-go-green-for-covid-19-state-health-officials-brief-the-utah-legislature
Not sure we've really "flattened the curve." @fox13 #utpol #Utah
Not sure we've really "flattened the curve." @fox13 #utpol #Utah
. @BradWilsonGOP announces economic grant recovery programs with @JobsUT for businesses impacted by #COVID19.
He's outlining the 500 day timeline for economic recovery and a "new normal" for Utah. @fox13 #utpol
He's outlining the 500 day timeline for economic recovery and a "new normal" for Utah. @fox13 #utpol
. @DerekMillerUtah (who chairs the Economic Response task force) says in the first 100 days, safety is integral.
He pushes "Stay Safe to Stay Open" (which I reported on previously: https://www.fox13now.com/news/coronavirus/local-coronavirus-news/utah-businesses-seek-to-boost-consumer-confidence-by-making-covid-19-safety-pledges ) @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
He pushes "Stay Safe to Stay Open" (which I reported on previously: https://www.fox13now.com/news/coronavirus/local-coronavirus-news/utah-businesses-seek-to-boost-consumer-confidence-by-making-covid-19-safety-pledges ) @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
77% of those unemployed are still attached to a job (which is good news), @DerekMillerUtah says. 250 day goal is to get jobs back. Also efforts to connect people with new jobs in the state. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
FYI, here's the Utah Leads Together Volume 4: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6950883-Utah-Leads-Together-Volume-4.html
@tafoxley now up and says the plan is strategic investment including accelerated bonding for infrastructure, transit, etc. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@tafoxley now up and says the plan is strategic investment including accelerated bonding for infrastructure, transit, etc. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"We may see a continuation of the Civilian Conservation Corps arise as an extension of this effort," @tafoxley says.
Broadband can address social inequities and she calls for more investment. She also asks for a housing bond with energy efficient upgrades. @fox13 #utpol #COVID19
Broadband can address social inequities and she calls for more investment. She also asks for a housing bond with energy efficient upgrades. @fox13 #utpol #COVID19
. @tafoxley says human capital needs to be invested in. Expand apprenticeship programs, vouchers for post-high school certificates, etc.
Audio starts cutting out so I didn't catch the last of her remarks.
Sorry, kids. There are technical gremlins today! @fox13 #utpol #Utah
Audio starts cutting out so I didn't catch the last of her remarks.
Sorry, kids. There are technical gremlins today! @fox13 #utpol #Utah
. @GovHerbert back up saying he knows people have sacrificed.
He's happy with this economic action plan.
"We're not sitting back waiting. We're in the process of doing," the governor says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
He's happy with this economic action plan.
"We're not sitting back waiting. We're in the process of doing," the governor says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Q on tests and reliability?
"We're constantly concerned about testing," @GovHerbert says, adding he doesn't know of ANY test that's 100% accurate.
The governor discloses he has been tested for antibodies TWICE. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"We're constantly concerned about testing," @GovHerbert says, adding he doesn't know of ANY test that's 100% accurate.
The governor discloses he has been tested for antibodies TWICE. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
. @GovHerbert asked about the lawsuit over Co-Diagnostics?
He says 95% accurate is pretty good and they'll work with those in 90% threshold. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
He says 95% accurate is pretty good and they'll work with those in 90% threshold. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
I ask is this the right time to re-open given that we have acceleration of cases?
Re-opening leads to infection rate increase. There's good numbers of hospitalizations, but "it does cause us concern."
Health/economy not exclusive. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Re-opening leads to infection rate increase. There's good numbers of hospitalizations, but "it does cause us concern."
Health/economy not exclusive. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
. @DerekMillerUtah says they can't recover economy if they're not engaging in safe health practices.
So they're gonna push businesses to better in terms of health standards. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
So they're gonna push businesses to better in terms of health standards. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"First off, everybody wear your masks," @tafoxley says.
She says they recommend grants for businesses to rebuild for socially distant.
@JStuartAdams says #COVID19 treats people differently. They can open up "if we take care of the medically frail." @fox13 #utpol #Utah
She says they recommend grants for businesses to rebuild for socially distant.
@JStuartAdams says #COVID19 treats people differently. They can open up "if we take care of the medically frail." @fox13 #utpol #Utah
"I'm calling it smart green, new normal," @JStuartAdams says urging medically frail to stay home while others wash hands, social distance, etc.
@GovHerbert comes back to emphasizing face masks, likening it to a seat belt. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert comes back to emphasizing face masks, likening it to a seat belt. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Q on hospital capacity rates factor in? What % does that become problematic?
We're at 147 right now, or 15% capacity for ICU, @GovHerbert says. He is concerned about rising rates and going back on the color scale "is still on the table."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
We're at 147 right now, or 15% capacity for ICU, @GovHerbert says. He is concerned about rising rates and going back on the color scale "is still on the table."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Q on economic inequality?
@tafoxley says they start with education programs, the digital divide to expand telework, telehealth, and economic inclusion including adopting #COVID19 Multicultural Commission recommends. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
@tafoxley says they start with education programs, the digital divide to expand telework, telehealth, and economic inclusion including adopting #COVID19 Multicultural Commission recommends. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
. @DrAngelaCDunn now going over the situation report (that I tweeted earlier).
"We've been seeing an increase in cases for the past 3 weeks, with over 200 daily new cases," she says. "The risk of being exposed to #COVID19 is higher than ever in Utah." @fox13 #utpol
"We've been seeing an increase in cases for the past 3 weeks, with over 200 daily new cases," she says. "The risk of being exposed to #COVID19 is higher than ever in Utah." @fox13 #utpol
. @DrAngelaCDunn asks people to continue to social distance, face coverings, hygiene, etc.
Q on FDA revoking antibody testing (asked by my colleague @SydneyGlennTV)?
She says they have info on specific antibody tests at http://coronavirus.utah.gov . @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Q on FDA revoking antibody testing (asked by my colleague @SydneyGlennTV)?
She says they have info on specific antibody tests at http://coronavirus.utah.gov . @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
. @erincoxnews asks about meat processing plants shut down by #COVID19?
@DrAngelaCDunn won't release names because it's not public facing. Cases have spread because of Cache Co. plant.
Risk to food source? No evidence of a risk, Dr. Dunn says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
@DrAngelaCDunn won't release names because it's not public facing. Cases have spread because of Cache Co. plant.
Risk to food source? No evidence of a risk, Dr. Dunn says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
. @DrAngelaCDunn says they want transmission rate less than 1. We're around 1.0 mark.
Social distancing, face coverings, hand hygiene and staying home when ill will prevent spread of #COVID19.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah
Social distancing, face coverings, hand hygiene and staying home when ill will prevent spread of #COVID19.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah
. @UtahDepOfHealth not planning stricter rules on face coverings, but @DrAngelaCDunn says they have an expectation people do the right thing.
Have we flattened the curve, I ask? Dr. Dunn says they have NOT hit a plateau. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Have we flattened the curve, I ask? Dr. Dunn says they have NOT hit a plateau. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"Wearing a mask really shows you care about your community," @DrAngelaCDunn says when asked about those who sneer at people who do?
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
