Coronavirus Update – April 20, 2020

Coronavirus updates for Grant County for Monday, April 20, 2020.  Our guest today on Coronavirus Update is Nick Prince, owner of Binary Circuits, a full-service electronics and computer repair workshop based in Silver City that has been involved in the COVID-19 response

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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April 20, 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.

As of Today – Monday, April 20 – 1,845  people have tested positive for COVID-19 in New Mexico, with  55 deaths, 103 hospitalized individuals, and 487 recoveries according to the New Mexico Department of Health. 

Grant County currently has 13 positive cases of coronavirus. 37,042 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the state.

Due to a technical lapse, reporting results from some labs to the state Department of Health were delayed yesterday. As a result, the data reflects only a partial total. The delayed results will be included in the state’s reporting today or as soon as they are received and lab-confirmed.​ The Department of Health is  continuing to actively investigate cases that are reported to the state throughout the day.

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 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

A REMINDER THAT SILVER SCHOOLS HAS CHANGED THEIR LEARNING PACKET DISTRIBUTION TIMES

Silver Consolidated School District is creating two distribution times for parents and students to pick up learning packets as part of the district’s Continuous Learning Plan in response to school closures.   

Because of increased numbers of requests for paper packets, the District is offering a drive thru pickup in the rear parking lot of the Silver Schools Board Office at 2810 North Swan Street on tomorrow — Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  

Grades 1-8 will be available from 4:30PM – 6:00PM with Grades 9-12 distributed 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).

This will be the final distribution for the rest of the school year with no other mass distributions scheduled.

 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.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION #HEALTHYATHOME RECOMMENDATIONS

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying at home and sitting down more than we usually do. This can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health. The World Health Organization recommends all healthy adults do at least 30 minutes a day of physical activity and children at least 60 minutes per day. 

Remember – Just taking a short break from sitting, by doing 3-4 minutes of light intensity physical movement, such as walking or stretching, will help ease your muscles and improve blood circulation and muscle activity.

Regular physical activity benefits both the body and mind. It can reduce high blood pressure, help manage weight and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers – all conditions that can increase susceptibility to COVID-19.

It also improves bone and muscle strength and increases balance, flexibility and fitness. For older people, activities that improve balance help to prevent falls and injuries.

Regular physical activity can help give our days a routine and be a way to stay in contact with family and friends. It’s also good for our mental health – reducing the risk of depression, cognitive decline and delay the onset of dementia – and improve overall feelings.

For more information on how to stay healthy at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the World Health Organization at who.int 

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES

The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line is available to help throughout the coronavirus emergency situation, and anyone feeling overwhelmed should call 855-NMCRISIS or visit nmcrisisline.com for help and tips.

You can also download NMConnect, a new smartphone app that provides free 24-hour crisis and non-crisis support and access to behavioral health professionals who can text or talk via phone with individuals needing a listening ear or referrals to longer-term support. The app links users to the New Mexico Crisis Access Line. 

Download the app from the App Store for iPhones or from the Google Play app store for Android phones or visit the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line at nmcrisisline.com

SENIOR & DISABLED ADULT FOOD ASSISTANCE

If you are a senior or disabled adult and cannot access groceries, please call the state’s Senior and Disabled Adult Food Hotline at 1-800-432-2080. Leave a message with your name, telephone number and city that you reside in and you will be contacted within 2 hours of your call.

DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY COVID-19 RESPONSE

If you’d like to help Grant County’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic, please make a donation today to the Grant County Community Foundation at grantcountycommunityfoundation.org. You can decide how you’d like to help: assisting with food distribution efforts, shelter and housing, childcare or an emergency fund. Do your part to help our community through this challenging time. Thank you for stepping up!

RESOURCES FROM NICK PRINCE INTERVIEW

Binary Circuits – call Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 – 5 pm, 575.618.6425

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.