Gov. Gary R. Herbert released a statement regarding Friday’s COVID-19 case numbers, saying in part,
“The numbers being reported today are exactly what we’ve been warning Utah residents about for weeks. They are why we’ve implored Utahns to adopt the behaviors that could have prevented us from reaching this point.
Governor Herbert Renews State of Emergency
Governor also issues brief renewals of several suspended statutes SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 19, 2020) — With COVID-19 cases hitting record highs yesterday Gov. Gary …
Governor Issues Executive Order Lowering Restrictions in Box Elder and Carbon Counties
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 11, 2020) – In close consultation with local health authorities and with the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Gary R. Herbert …
State Leaders Publish Unified Response Scoreboard
When the state started its unified response to the COVID-19 pandemic back in March 2020, leaders worked furiously to look at ways to support the …
Governor Issues Executive Order Lowering Restrictions in Salt Lake City and Sevier County.
SALT LAKE CITY (September 4, 2020) – In close consultation with local health authorities and with the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Gary R. Herbert …
Glad you asked: Why does Utah need to be under a ‘state of emergency?’
Yesterday, Governor Gary Herbert reissued an executive order declaring a state of emergency. All state of emergency orders are in effect for one month at a …
Testing FAQ with Gov. Herbert and Testing Director Nate Checketts
During the weekly COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, August 13, 2020, Governor Gary Herbert interviewed Utah Department of Health deputy director Nate Checketts, who oversees testing …
New Utah challenge: 7-day rolling average of 400 cases
Gov. Herbert sets a new deadline of September 1, 2020. The best way Utah is going to slow the spread of COVID-19 is by working …
FAQs with Governor Herbert and Dr. Dunn
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 …
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.