During the weekly COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, July 30, 2020, Governor Gary Herbert asked state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn, from the Utah Department of …
BYU Research on the Effectiveness of Masks
A study by Brigham Young University released earlier this month looks at the effectiveness of wearing masks.
Tips for Safe & Responsible Recreation
Knowing how to approach travel safely and responsibly right now is challenging. While the opportunity to relax and escape into Utah’s wide-open spaces may be enticing, thoughts surrounding social distancing, sanitation and safety in public places are distressing. Traveling inherently increases the risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus, but there are measures we can all take to travel more responsibly and have a positive impact on the communities we visit.
Governor Issues Executive Order Adopting Updated Phased Guidelines
Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued an Executive Order adopting version 4.9 of the Phased Guidelines. The updates provide guidance for restaurants operating 24 hours per day and restaurants with buffet service. The order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until August 7.
Governor Issues Executive Order Adopting Updated Phased Guidelines and the State Health Department Issues Public Health Order Mandating Masks in all K-12 Schools
Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued an Executive Order adopting version 4.8 of the Phased Guidelines. The updated guidelines allow, but do not require, schools in the Orange (Medium Risk) Phase to open and provide some level of in-person instruction. Also, the Utah Department of Health Issued a public health order mandating the use of masks in all K-12 public schools.
State Offers Free Counseling for COVID-Related Stress
More than 40 crisis counselors are ready to answer your call if you are experiencing stress, anxiety or depression or increased substance misuse because of …
Updates to Case Counts Dashboard
(July, 16, 2020) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) has made updates to the case counts dashboard. The following video explains those changes.
CARES Funding Appropriated for Cultural, Botanical, and Zoological Organizations
The Cultural Assistance Grant Program “Create In Utah,” approved by the Legislature during their June 18 special session, provides $9 million in grants to organizations with annual budgets of more than $5 million. The funding, which comes from the federal CARES Act, is targeted for programs that boost tourism and help local economies recover.
New “Travel Guidance” offers recommendations for those looking at travel during COVID-19
Information about the new Travel page on the Coronavirus website.
Governor Extends Executive Orders for Utah’s Health Risk Status and for the Mandate of Masks in State Facilities
Gov. Herbert announced today that he is extending the Executive Order pertaining to the mandate of face coverings to be worn in all state facilities. He also extended Utah’s Health Risk Status, leaving Salt Lake City in Moderate Risk, or Orange, ten counties in the Normal Risk, or Green and the rest of the state in Low Risk, or Yellow.