November 16, 2020 Update

Welcome to Monday at Provo City.  There is a lot going on right now - especially with the Coronavirus.  Let's all work at following the mask and social distancing guidelines and keeping each other safe and healthy.  I will be working from home this week as I have some health risks, so I won't see you much around the building this week.  But know that we are all still at work and fully engaged.

CORONAVIRUS STATS

Nationally, the CDC reports 11,454,008 cases with 252,229 fatalities.

Utah:  155,779 cases (up 1,971 from yesterday);  6,859 hospitalizations; 723 deaths (up 5 from yesterday)

Utah County:  39,697 cases (up 395 from yesterday); 1,226 hospitalizations; 106 deaths (no change from yesterday)

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• One of the elements of the State's new Covid-19 restrictions is the mandatory testing of college students.  The BYU Universe highlights what is changing with this new requirement.  
• Timpview and Orem high schools will meet again this year for the 5A state football championship.  
• Cinnabon is now selling its signature frosting for their cinnamon rolls by the pint.  If you like homemade cinnamon rolls for Christmas, now might  be the time to get your order in.  

PROVO SOCIAL MEDIA

THE MAYOR'S DAY

Today, Mayor Kaufusi:

• Had a phone call with SLC Mayor Mendenhall about Utah's Olympic bid efforts
• Attended the Mayor's Office staff meeting
• Met with the Utah League of Cities and Towns Board of Directors
• Met with various staff members from the Mayor's Office
• Spoke with BYU officials on various issues

FUN STUFF

The Hallmark Channels have now pretty much moved to all Christmas movies all the time.  As we have been wrapping presents for grandkids of late (Julie wraps; I do ribbon and bows - and not very well - at least for me), we have been watching some of the new ones.  We have fun trying to figure out all the major plot elements in the first 10 minutes - and we are often right!  This little video encapsulates the general plot elements of every Hallmark Christmas movie ever.

Have a great Monday.  We will be back tomorrow with more fun and information.

Wayne