Happy Monday everyone! I hope your weekend was good! We did a little stuff around the house, enjoyed some cooler weather walks with the dog (now with little blue boots to protect her "tender feet" from cold pavement and blisters) and participating in a couple of extended family events virtually. So, back in the saddle for another week!
CORONAVIRUS STATS
Nationally, the CDC reports 25,018,520 cases with 417,936 fatalities.
Utah: 337,264 cases; 13,054 hospitalizations; 1,597 deaths
Utah County: 82,208 cases; 2,180 hospitalizations; 275 deaths
NEWS YOU CAN USE
- It's Monday and National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. Coincidentally, it is also National Fun at Work Day. So grab some bubble wrap and go to town.
- Over the weekend, both Hank Aaron and Larry King passed away.
- Rufino Rodriguez, a 65-year old respiratory therapist in UVRMC's NICU passed away over the weekend due to COVID-19. He has cared for over 35,000 babies during his 30+ years of service.
- There has been talk of changing the Utah state flag, but it has been met with some concern from lawmakers.
- Today is the 30th work anniversary for Provo's own Ombudsman, Tara Riddle! Congratulation to her for 30 years of excellent and dedicated service! As you all know, Tara is a superstar!
PROVO SOCIAL MEDIA
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THE MAYOR'S DAY
Today, Mayor Kaufusi:- Met with the Fire Chief
- Held a meeting with the Mayor's office staff
- Participated in a communications strategy meeting
- Met with the City PIO
- Held a meeting with her executive team
- Met with the Assistant CAO
- Held a meeting with the Deputy Mayor
FUN STUFF
The Bernie memes have been a fun distraction the last few days. Thanks to Amber for doing the research and putting this together!
The Original:
Some of the good ones:
Bernie on a gurney. That is just too much!
Wayne
Tara truly is the best of the best. Not only is she the hardest worker, she is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. Congrats, Tara, on 30 years of awesomeness!
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