Definitions, explained in the context of COVID-19: Comorbidity: A health condition that exists at the same time as another condition. Pre-existing condition: A health condition …
Glad you asked: What does COVID-19 do in the human body?
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 means “coronavirus disease identified in 2019.” Sometimes, people use coronavirus and COVID-19 interchangeably, …
Primeros Casos de SARS-CoV-2 en Visones en los Estados Unidos Confirmados en Utah
El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA por sus siglas en inglés) el Laboratorio de Servicios Veterinarios (NVSL por sus siglas en inglés) anunciaron los primeros casos confirmados de SARS-CoV-2 en visones en los Estados Unidos. Se identificaron cinco visones infectados en dos granjas de visones de Utah. El SARSCoV-2 es el virus animal vinculado al COVID-19 en los seres humanos.
First Cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Mink in the United States Confirmed in Utah
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Service Laboratory (NVSL) announced the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink in the United States. Five infected mink were identified at two Utah mink farms. SARS- CoV-2 is the animal virus linked to COVID-19 in humans.
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.
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.
How does a state keep the healthcare system supplied with PPE?
Photo gallery below Out of the public eye, the Salt Palace Convention Center has served as the bustling central hub for all personal protective equipment received by …
Faith Leaders Across the State Encourage Utahns to Wear Face Coverings
SALT LAKE CITY (June 24, 2020) – Today Gov. Gary R. Herbert joined faith leaders across the state to urge all Utahns to use face …
Governor Issues Executive Order Moving Bluff and Mexican Hat to Orange Health Risk Status
In close consultation with local health authorities and with the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Gary R. Herbert has approved requests for the municipalities of Bluff and Mexican Hat to transition to Orange, or Moderate Health Risk Status. Both areas are located in San Juan County.