Tuesday March 24, 2020

Moab Regional Hospital is on the front lines of protecting and preparing the local community for COVID-19. Today on the news, we check in with CEO Jen Sadoff. She updates us on local testing for COVID-19, the situation with the mask shortage, and what the hospital is doing to prepare for a future surge of novel coronavirus. Plus, the Moab Sun News reports from Monday’s ‘book and a burrito’ event, a partnership between Moab Garage Company and Back of Beyond Books to support recently laid off workers. And hear KZMU listeners’ voicemails and messages to the community. Tune in!

Show Notes:

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated multiple times throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, medical recommendations, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19/

Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff Interview (00:00 – 19:00 min)
https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus/

Moab Sun News reports from ‘Book and a Burrito’ Event (19:00 – 25:00 min)
https://www.moabsunnews.com

KZMU Listener Voicemails (25:00 – 27:00 min)
https://www.kzmu.org/covid19/