The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last night recommended the use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for people between the ages of 12-15. …
Holiday travel: What you need to know
Whether you’re visiting family, trekking to a bowl game, or taking a break from winter weather, there are a few ways COVID-19 might impact your …
CDC approves booster doses for Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today recommended the use of booster doses for people who were vaccinated with both the Moderna and …
Statement on CDC mask order on school buses
Recently the CDC issued back to school guidance that included mask wearing on school buses. This guidance is in line with the CDC’s mask order …
Safe Halloween Recommendations
The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) wants everyone to have a great holiday season. If you are planning Halloween or other holiday activities, we have some tips and recommendations from our partners at Intermountain Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to keep you and your family safe while having fun.
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.
New “Travel Guidance” offers recommendations for those looking at travel during COVID-19
Information about the new Travel page on the Coronavirus website.
Who should be tested for coronavirus?
Whether a person is tested depends on the level of risk. The Utah Department of Health will assess the risk of the person and consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine the need for testing on a case-by-case basis.