AM News Feed: Original Vaccine Strategy, Earthquake Help, and Return Fish

Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021

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June sucker makes a comeback

A small fish native to Utah has been moved from the endangered species list to ‘threatened’ as of December 31, 2020. The June sucker lives only in Lake Utah and seasonally occupies its tributaries, including the Lower Provo River. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced a “listing” after efforts dating back to 2002 by the June Implementation Program for Sucker Water Restoration in Utah. The June sucker was placed on the endangered species list in 1986, after its numbers decreased to about 300 bleaching fish. Bob Nelson

Northern Utah

Federal Assistance Available for Earthquake Repairs

Salt Lake County is now eligible to apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to repair and clean up infrastructure in the aftermath of the earthquake and aftershocks in March and April. In a joint statement, the Utah Department of Emergency Management and FEMA said the federal agency would cover at least 75% of the costs related to repairs to county facilities – with the state and Salt Lake County participating. According to the statement, the funds can be used to repair or rebuild public facilities such as roads, bridges, water control facilities, buildings and equipment, public facilities, parks and recreational facilities. Bob Nelson

Film festival organizers hope for a “holistic” experience

Instead of setting off in the snow this year, Sundance and Slamdance Film Festival attendees will be able to participate from the comfort of their homes. This year, all of them will take place almost entirely online, with viewers able to stream movies via their computers or directly to their televisions. However, organizers of both festivals say the new formats will allow for a more inclusive experience, allowing people to attend who may not be able to. Read the full story. John Reed

South Utah

Seniors in the Utah Navajo receive the vaccine

Clinics in the Utah portion of Navajo Nation are vaccinating anyone over the age of 75 this week, after receiving additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer. About 150 people received their first dose on Monday in Montezuma Creek, according to a spokesperson for the Utah Navajo Health System. Barbara Whitehorse was there with her 83-year-old husband. “We feel a bit safe now that we get the shots. I no longer feel nervous about my husband.” The health system has about 250 shots left to give to Navajo Nation seniors, where the death rate from COVID-19 is five times higher than the rest of Utah. – Kate Grootzinger, Bluff

Region / nation

Reaching out to indigenous communities with vaccine information

Indigenous communities across the Mountain West have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many indigenous people are yearning to be vaccinated, tribal health officials said some are hesitant. In Wyoming, the Northern Arapahoe Tribe Medical Clinic launched a campaign on social media to dispel misinformation about vaccines. Other tribes, including the Navajo Nation, tried to instill confidence by having council members get the shot on camera. In Montana, Blackfeet Nation is using Blackfeet to share information about the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine. Savannah Maher, Mountain West News Office

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