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Stay safe in extreme summer heat

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By Garrett Estrada With summer in full swing and many of us tired of seeing the same four walls everyday since quarantine began, people are likely thinking of going outdoors in search of some fun or exercise. But with triple digit heat everyday on the forecast, spending any more than 15 minutes outside can be dangerous without taking precautions.  Dr. Chang Hoon Ahn In … [Read more...] about Stay safe in extreme summer heat

Summer travel requires a lot of precautions

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By Garrett Estrada In the new normal of the Coronavirus pandemic, this summer travel season should really be the “continue to stay at home season,” says one local doctor with Southwest Medical. Though destinations have begun to reopen, the recent uptick in cases of COVID-19 indicate there is more waiting left to be done before being able to travel safely. Dr. Ricardo … [Read more...] about Summer travel requires a lot of precautions

County Leaders Call for Renewed Focus to Fight COVID-19 Spread

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With coronavirus cases on the rise here, County leaders are emphasizing the need for all residents and businesses to bring a renewed focus to wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and other actions that help limit the spread of the virus. “We all must do our part to limit the spread of the coronavirus and decrease the number of new cases we are seeing. If you are … [Read more...] about County Leaders Call for Renewed Focus to Fight COVID-19 Spread

Zion National Park: Spectacular … and safe

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By Kirk Kern Self-quarantining restriction have lightened up, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily safe to go out in public. Do you want to be trapped on an airplane with a bunch of people you don’t know for a couple of hours? Not me. How about staying a a big hotel with thousands of guests? Again, that would be a no. But there are still vacation options, particularly … [Read more...] about Zion National Park: Spectacular … and safe