Coronavirus Update – June 5, 2020

Coronavirus updates for Grant County for Friday, June 5, 2020.  Our guest today on Coronavirus Update is Laura Ramnarace, a conflict interventionist and educator. We’ll be talking about managing conflict in the time of Covid.

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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Updates as of Friday, June 5 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, June 5 – 8,353 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in New Mexico, with 383 deaths,  170 currently  hospitalized individuals, and  3115 recoveries according to the New Mexico Department of Health. 

Grant County has 15 positive cases. 

In total, 217,757 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the state, with 1,869 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).

As a reminder, the state’s extended public health order that took effect on Monday still requires that face coverings must be worn in public settings; Mass gatherings and congregations are still unsafe and prohibited and New Mexicans are still urged to stay home, especially if sick or in a high-risk group, and to maintain a 6-foot physical distance from others if you must go out.

More COVID-19 health information is available at cv.nmhealth.org

Department of Health Issues Alert for Increased Risk of Heat Stress through the Weekend

The New Mexico Department of Health encourages everyone statewide to be mindful of heat-related illness and know the signs to look out for yourself and others as temperatures in most of the state have risen above 90 degrees, and southern New Mexico counties are experiencing extreme heat. 

In Grant County, it is anticipated that high temperatures in the upper 80’s to 90’s will persist throughout the weekend. Outdoor recreation and outdoor activities should not be done during the typical hottest times of the day, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Further, NMDOH urges New Mexicans to never leave children, pets or anyone in a parked car, even for a few minutes.

During this period of extreme heat, people should stay inside places with evaporative cooling (swamp coolers) or central air conditioning to cool off and should drink plenty of plain water. Local entities and community organizations should consider deploying their plans and systems as needed for ensuring people in their community have access to drinking water and checking on those who are home-bound (including those in self-isolation and quarantine) and the elderly. 

More information at newmexico.gov 

State announces online health insurance screening tool

Every New Mexican should have health care during the COVID-19 emergency. The state announced on Thursday the new online screening tool – New Mexico Health Coverage Connector  to help expedite that process.  The tool helps New Mexicans determine what health insurance coverage they may qualify for by answering a few simple questions.  

A note for those who may have lost their job-based health insurance, you have only 60 days to sign up for health coverage through New Mexico’s Health Insurance Marketplace.

For more information and to access the New Mexico Health Coverage Connector, visit www.osi.state.nm.us 

Virtual Town Hall – Resources for Reopening New Mexico Businesses

The New Mexico Departments of Economic Development, Workforce Solutions, and Environment, as well as the New Mexico Small Business Development Center have partnered to offer a series of Virtual Discussions for New Mexico Employers. The discussions are aimed at assisting businesses as they seek to reopen in compliance with Executive Health Orders.

The first of this series will take place on Monday, June 8th from 2 – 3pm and will specifically address the needs of businesses with a high-level of customer engagement such as retail, sales, food service, lodging, etc.

More information on how to register for the Virtual Town Hall at newmexico.gov

SILVER CITY FARMERS’ MARKET NEW SUMMER HOURS

The Silver City Farmers’ Market announced their new Saturday Market Summer Hours  that take effect tomorrow. The market will be open from 9 am until noon. And remember to use your EBT Card at the Farmers’ Market to double your monthly SNAP benefits with Double up Food Bucks. More information at www.silvercityfarmersmarket.info/

FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULES

The Commons will hold its next Food Pantry for  Silver City, Tyrone & Arenas Valley residents tomorrow June 6 from 10 am until 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/

St. Francis Associates for the Needy at The Newman Center will hold its weekly Food Pantry on Monday 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.

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.

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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