Utah meets COVID-19 thresholds established in House Bill 294

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all COVID-19 thresholds established in House Bill 294, Pandemic Emergency Power Amendments, have been met. The COVID-19 Transmission Index, which identifies counties of high, moderate, and low disease transmission based on several established metrics will continue as a guide for individuals and businesses.

Safe Halloween Recommendations

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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.

Governor Issues Executive Order Adopting Updated Phased Guidelines and the State Health Department Issues Public Health Order Mandating Masks in all K-12 Schools

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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.