.@GovHerbert begins by thanking the news media for their work informing the public about #COVID19.
Especially now that Utah is in new risk/restriction levels. But he says physicians/health workers are frustrated that SOME are not following health guidelines. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
Especially now that Utah is in new risk/restriction levels. But he says physicians/health workers are frustrated that SOME are not following health guidelines. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
"They're not taking it as seriously as they could," @GovHerbert says of people disregarding #COVID19 restrictions.
"We all have our part to play."
He says this is about minimizing risk until there's a vaccine. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
"We all have our part to play."
He says this is about minimizing risk until there's a vaccine. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
Utah still has a low mortality rate, @GovHerbert says.
We've learned a lot over the past 7 months. Many people don't get very sick. But some do, he says.
"I'm concerned about what we don't know about the long-term impacts," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
We've learned a lot over the past 7 months. Many people don't get very sick. But some do, he says.
"I'm concerned about what we don't know about the long-term impacts," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@GovHerbert says @UtahDepOfHealth sent him a memo warning of long-term, possibly lifelong debilitating effects of #COVID19.
He discloses one of his daughters was infected 3 months ago, still doesn't have some of her senses. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
He discloses one of his daughters was infected 3 months ago, still doesn't have some of her senses. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
"We have opportunities for us to slow the spread," @GovHerbert says, urging people to follow health guidelines.
"There are certain guidelines... we should be doing," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"There are certain guidelines... we should be doing," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@GovHerbert says hospitals "are starting to fill up." 20% of patients in ICU are #COVID19.
It is hurting others who need ICU care (accidents, heart surgery, cancer, etc.).
"We're running out of that capacity," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
It is hurting others who need ICU care (accidents, heart surgery, cancer, etc.).
"We're running out of that capacity," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
.@GovHerbert says they are gearing up to open the Mtn. America Expo Center as an overflow hospital.
"That causes me some concern," he says.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"That causes me some concern," he says.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@DrAngelaCDunn announces rolling 7-day average is 1,289. Over 1,500 new cases. Rolling % positive is 15.5%.
ICU utilization is 73.9%. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
ICU utilization is 73.9%. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
The public health system is "stressed," @DrAngelaCDunn says.
"I don't know what to do any more," she says, sounding frustrated.
"I'm really not trying to scare anyone, I'm just trying to inform you!" @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"I don't know what to do any more," she says, sounding frustrated.
"I'm really not trying to scare anyone, I'm just trying to inform you!" @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"This isn't going to be forever," @DrAngelaCDunn says.
She calls people to come together and support each other and follow guidelines.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
She calls people to come together and support each other and follow guidelines.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@UtahDepOfHealth director Rich Saunders echoes @DrAngelaCDunn and says there's a need to come together and follow guidelines.
"We need your help," he says.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"We need your help," he says.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@UtahDepOfHealth's Saynders says "without adjustments in behavior, we don't have much."
Here they are. It's BAD. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Here they are. It's BAD. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Almost ALL of Utah's counties are now in high transmission risk levels.
That means they will all be under mask requirements and gatherings are limited to less than 10 people.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
That means they will all be under mask requirements and gatherings are limited to less than 10 people.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Moderate counties remain under a mask mandate until Oct. 29.
Restaurants/bars must have 6-foot distances between parties in wait/seating areas.
Businesses can continue to operate (with restrictions). @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Restaurants/bars must have 6-foot distances between parties in wait/seating areas.
Businesses can continue to operate (with restrictions). @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
The emphasis is on individual behavior changes.
Distancing, hygiene, masks.
"We're not asking or promoting isolation socially. We're promoting distancing and wise use of masks and smart thinking," Saunders says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Distancing, hygiene, masks.
"We're not asking or promoting isolation socially. We're promoting distancing and wise use of masks and smart thinking," Saunders says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Again, here's the counties across Utah now in the new restrictions.
Individuals need to exercise responsibility, @UtahDepOfHealth says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Individuals need to exercise responsibility, @UtahDepOfHealth says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@Intermountain's Dr. Eddie Stenehjem says he made rounds this morning.
Patients range from 19-90 years-old. Half are in ICU. All are suffering. Alone. No family/friends nearby.
"Many won't make it, unfortunately," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Patients range from 19-90 years-old. Half are in ICU. All are suffering. Alone. No family/friends nearby.
"Many won't make it, unfortunately," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"I wish I was coming to you with good news. Any good news at all," Dr. Stenehjem says.
Cases are at an all-time high.
16 counties went up in risk level. All of this as we head into flu season/winter where people are indoors and it WILL drive more infection, he says. @fox13
Cases are at an all-time high.
16 counties went up in risk level. All of this as we head into flu season/winter where people are indoors and it WILL drive more infection, he says. @fox13
"I am scared to see what's to come," Dr. Stenehjem says.
@Intermountain just opened a surge ICU in St. George. They're transferring patients around to make room for #COVID19 patients.
Pediatric patients will be moved around to make more room. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
@Intermountain just opened a surge ICU in St. George. They're transferring patients around to make room for #COVID19 patients.
Pediatric patients will be moved around to make more room. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
"The day is coming. Unfortunately, the day is in the not-so-distant future if we continue at this place," Dr. Stenehjem says.
Everyone is working together to attack #COVID19.
But caregivers are being stretched thin, he says. They're tired, emotionally spent and frustrated.
Everyone is working together to attack #COVID19.
But caregivers are being stretched thin, he says. They're tired, emotionally spent and frustrated.
Dr. Stenehjem says they're frustrated when individuals and local governments don't listen to public health experts.
"We've called on the community many times before and we're doing it today," he says.
Follow the health guidelines. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"We've called on the community many times before and we're doing it today," he says.
Follow the health guidelines. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"The science is clear. Masks work," Dr. Stenehjem says.
Virus is spreading through social circles. People need to wear masks, he says, because it "breaks this chain of transmission."
Minimize close contacts. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Virus is spreading through social circles. People need to wear masks, he says, because it "breaks this chain of transmission."
Minimize close contacts. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"Our morale is low. It's hard to be optimistic, but we have to," Dr. Stenehjem says.
"We need to rally behind the singular goal of protecting the health of our citizens," he adds.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"We need to rally behind the singular goal of protecting the health of our citizens," he adds.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@GovHerbert is back. He says the concern is the trend of hospitalization rates going "through the roof."
ICU is "stressed."
"What we have going on right now is not sustainable," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
ICU is "stressed."
"What we have going on right now is not sustainable," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@GovHerbert says they're not finding a lot of problems in the workplace. Businesses are being safe.
It's social interactions, getting together in groups. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
It's social interactions, getting together in groups. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@GovHerbert says people need to minimize their gatherings.
"We all do our part, we can bend the curve and reduce infections," he says.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"We all do our part, we can bend the curve and reduce infections," he says.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
I ask if there's more policy that can be done? People are still breaking the rules.
@GovHerbert says short of locking people up in "some sort of prison state... I don't know what else we can do."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert says short of locking people up in "some sort of prison state... I don't know what else we can do."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@GovHerbert fired up as he defends mask-wearing. He points out these are MANDATES in place "across the state."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@DrAngelaCDunn says the mask mandate in Utah County did work (cases have declined there).
Putting everyone under state guidelines can work. She says the new counties in "high" can follow example that "masks work." @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Putting everyone under state guidelines can work. She says the new counties in "high" can follow example that "masks work." @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Q on looking back, what decisions should he have done (that he didn't)?
@GovHerbert acknowledges the original plan (red/orange/yellow etc). sent the wrong message to the public. Should have empowered locals more. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert acknowledges the original plan (red/orange/yellow etc). sent the wrong message to the public. Should have empowered locals more. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
He says he respects regional differences, but "unfortunately we've seen politics played" in those decisions.
@GovHerbert says it's a balance to protect people's health/economy.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert says it's a balance to protect people's health/economy.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Lockdowns bring their own problems, @GovHerbert points out.
Other states are seeing the same surge of #COVID19, some much worse than Utah.
"It is really a frustrating fight we're involved with here," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
Other states are seeing the same surge of #COVID19, some much worse than Utah.
"It is really a frustrating fight we're involved with here," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
What do you say to those who are making mask-wearing political?
@GovHerbert says there's been mixed messages on left/right and on whether masks work.
He's talked to POTUS and VP personally and told them to "lead by example" and wear masks. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert says there's been mixed messages on left/right and on whether masks work.
He's talked to POTUS and VP personally and told them to "lead by example" and wear masks. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@GovHerbert is very fired up today (more than I've seen him in a long time).
He says they're taking the best medical advice and thinking "but it's only as good as we're willing to impact the plan by our own behavior... time will tell." @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
He says they're taking the best medical advice and thinking "but it's only as good as we're willing to impact the plan by our own behavior... time will tell." @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Q on backup plans?
@Intermountain says it has multiple plans in place for surge of #COVID19 patients. What happens is caregiver roles change. Instead of ICU doc? You get someone without that training.
That's ACROSS THE STATE. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
@Intermountain says it has multiple plans in place for surge of #COVID19 patients. What happens is caregiver roles change. Instead of ICU doc? You get someone without that training.
That's ACROSS THE STATE. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
I ask if @GovHerbert is talking with #utleg leadership on law changes to get a handle on the surge?
"There's ongoing discussion," he says.
He brings up the emergency powers bills: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
"There's ongoing discussion," he says.
He brings up the emergency powers bills: fox13now.com/news/coronavir… @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Q that basically was about why we don't go the full New Zealand?
@GovHerbert believes that would make people rebel even more. He says they're trying to thread the needle to avoid "overreach."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert believes that would make people rebel even more. He says they're trying to thread the needle to avoid "overreach."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@GovHerbert says some want to just let #COVID19 "rip through the community."
He rejects that.
He throws a little shade on South Dakota's handling of the pandemic.
"We learn from each state and find out what works and what doesn't work," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
He rejects that.
He throws a little shade on South Dakota's handling of the pandemic.
"We learn from each state and find out what works and what doesn't work," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
What works is proper hygiene, physical distancing and wearing masks.
@GovHerbert says it's "not hard."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert says it's "not hard."
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Q on Halloween with high levels of #COVID19.
@GovHerbert says they do want people to "enjoy life." But he urges parents to practice the proper protocols.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert says they do want people to "enjoy life." But he urges parents to practice the proper protocols.
@fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
Are the new risk levels working?
@GovHerbert says the lag time is an issue. They look for a 2-week trend.
"Proper hygiene, don't go to work when sick, social distancing, don't get in large groups, wear a mask," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
@GovHerbert says the lag time is an issue. They look for a 2-week trend.
"Proper hygiene, don't go to work when sick, social distancing, don't get in large groups, wear a mask," he says. @fox13 #utpol #Utah #COVID19
.@DrAngelaCDunn says they're one week into the new transmission index. Give it a little time to see how it's working.
@fox13 #utpol #UTah #COVID19
@fox13 #utpol #UTah #COVID19
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