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TriCounty Health reported Monday that total COVID-19 confirmed positive cases in the tri-county area is 1,946, an increase of 90 since Friday, December 11th. There has been 12 deaths from COVID-19 to date locally and 113 hospitalizations. Total active cases in the tri-county area is 621.
There is Christmas cheer to be found throughout the Uintah Basin in the form of holiday light displays and shows. In the Vernal area there are at least 9 homes with special light shows that are synced to music that can be tuned in on your car radio.
Against the odds, an annual Flaming Gorge fishing contest has received official dates. The 2021 Burbot Bash has set the competition for January 29th through the 31st. There are, of course, necessary changes made due to COVID-19 precautions.
Dinosaur National Monument has changed to their winter hours. The Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Friday through Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Both buildings will be closed for the holidays on December 25th and January 1st.
Uintah High, Athlete of the Week: Morningstar Danford (Girls Basketball)
Terra Academy Student of the Week: Justin Jolley
Amazingly and thankfully no one was injured during an incident on Thursday when an intoxicated man began firing rounds in his Roosevelt home, several of which went through the wall into his neighbor’s home. 34-year-old Scott Rueuben Cesspooch was arrested on December 10th for the offenses of Intoxication, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
Uintah County has joined a growing list of counties in Utah with confirmed cases of RHDV-2, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease. The Division of Wildlife Resources announced the following in a press release: Prior to the most recent discovery between Fort Duchesne and Lapoint in Uintah County, rabbit hemorrhagic disease in Utah had been found only in San Juan, Wayne, Sanpete and Iron counties. RHDV-2 only infects rabbits.
The spread of COVID-19 continues in the TriCounty area. On Friday, TriCounty Health Department reported that there were 616 active cases out of 1,858 and 10 total deaths. As of Sunday night, the state reported on coronavirus.utah.gov that as of Sunday night the TriCounty Health District has two new deaths for a total of 12 and 1,924 total confirmed cases, an increase of 66 from Friday’s report.
The Vernal Chamber has announced a new Outstanding Public Service Award recipient. The Public Relations Committee was very pleased to present the award to Dr. Harold Kim Jones.
Terra Academy Student of the week: Justin Goodrich
TriCounty Health Department recognizes that health extends beyond the topics of diet and exercise. In fact, with winter conditions starting to set in, TriCounty Health has the following tips for safe winter travel: Have a shovel in your vehicle. Keep a blanket and first aid kit in your vehicle as well as a 72 hour kit.