Coronavirus Update – April 21, 2020

Coronavirus updates for Grant County for Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  Our guest today on Coronavirus Update is April Hunter, Senior Mental Health Program Director for Hidalgo Medical Services. She’ll be talking about COVID-19 and Tu Casa – the HMS center that seeks to fill a gap in care for people with behavioral health issues.

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 coronavirusupdategrantcounty@gmail.com

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

Coronavirus Update Resource Page – gmcr.org/coronavirus-resources

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CVU / Coronavirus Update – April 21, 2020

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April 21, 2020 – Updates as of 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.

1,971 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in New Mexico, with 58 deaths, 116 hospitalized individuals, and 501 recoveries according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Grant County currently has 14 positive cases of coronavirus. 38,755 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the state.

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

As a reminder — New Mexicans who report symptoms of COVID-19 infection, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, are advised to call their health care provider or the COVID-19 hotline immediately at 1-855-600-3453

New Mexicans who have non-health-related questions or concerns can also call the COVID-19 Information Hotline at 833-551-0518 or visit newmexico.gov, which is being updated regularly as a one-stop source for information for families, workers and others affected by and seeking more information about COVID-19.

More information at cv.nmhealth.org

COACHING AND MENTORSHIP TO TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES

The New Mexico Tourism Department announced yesterday it is partnering with the Small Business Development Center to provide business coaching and mentorship to tourism and hospitality businesses for immediate and sustainable support. Tourism businesses will have access to five business advisors who will be readily available to help explore both immediate and long-term solutions to the challenges they are facing during the COVID-19 crisis. These advisors will help business owners navigate financial aid options for their business, identify specialized training solutions and adjust to shifts in regulatory and competitive environments for long-term success.

Businesses are encouraged to submit inquiries and requests for support through an online form. A tourism business consultant from the SBDC will be responding directly to inquiries shortly after submission. More information and link to the on-line form can be found at newmexico.gov

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR SELF-EMPLOYED AND GIG WORKERS

For self-employed and gig workers who have been waiting to apply for unemployment benefits, the sign-up process may open soon. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports today that the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions expects to announce by the end of the week when a new website will be ready to take unemployment claims from self-employed people, contractors and gig workers who are out of work during the COVID-19-related shutdown.

The announcement will detail which workers qualify for benefits under the federal CARES Act.  More information will be available at jobs.state.nm.us

A REMINDER THAT SILVER SCHOOLS WILL DISTRIBUTE LEARNING PACKETS TODAY

The final distribution for the school year for Silver Consolidated School District’s learning packets is today. The District is offering a drive thru pickup in the rear parking lot of the Silver Schools Board Office at 2810 North Swan Street for Grades 1-8 from 4:30PM – 6:00PM and for Grades 9-12 from 6:30PM – 8:00PM.

Signs will be posted directing drivers to the correct pick up location and those who are picking up for multiple students can drive thru any line and an individual will assist in the distribution of all materials for your student(s).

For Cliff Families: Please contact the administration as they are coordinating efforts with families to assist in a variety of activities.

For more information, visit silverschools.org or the Silver Schools Facebook page.

2020 CENSUS

Did you know that census data helps communities respond to natural disasters and secure funding for hospitals and fire departments?

If you haven’t responded to the 2020 Census yet, now is the time. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.

Here in Grant County, Only 31.6% of you have responded to date as compared to 50% back in 2010. Our community needs you to get counted.

The easiest way to get counted is to go online to 2020census.gov and fill out the on-line questionnaire. It takes about 10 minutes.

You can also fill out your paper questionnaire that you should have received in the mail.
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, all public locations for census taking are closed.

So if you do not have access to the internet or have not received a paper questionnaire, you can call the 2020 Census Assistance line at 1-844-330-2020.

Additionally, Priscilla Lucero of the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments has offered to help walk anyone through the form. You can reach her at 575-388-1509.

Again, to date only 31.6% of Grant County residents have responded, so please get counted today! That’s 2020census.gov

And those are the updates for Tuesday, April 21 as of 10 am

Please visit our website at GMCR.org for all of today’s updates and additional resources.

And remember to send us your updates and questions — email us at coronavirusupdategrantcounty@gmail.com or post on facebook @GilaMimbresCom munityRadio.

If you missed part of today’s show, Coronavirus Update is rebroadcast at 6pm and 8 am Monday through Friday and past shows are available 24/7 at gmcr.org.