Governor Spencer Cox announced this morning that people age 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccines. This change will be effective immediately. Individuals …
Weather Conditions Cause Delays/Cancellations for Some Free Rapid Testing Locations
Winter weather conditions have forced several free rapid antigen tests sites offered by the Utah Department of Health and some partners to cancel or delay …
Google/Apple Exposure Notification Express Launches in Utah
The state of Utah will launch the Google/Apple Exposure Notification Express system to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17, 2021, …
Free Rapid Antigen Testing Continues in Many Counties
Updated schedule for the week of Feb 15, 2021 (Updated 2/17) The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is offering free rapid antigen testing at many …
UDOH Announces Changes to COVID-19 Transmission Index
The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) today announced two changes to the COVID-19 Transmission Index. The Transmission Index is the official health guidance for individuals …
Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Continues in Many Utah Counties
Schedule and information for the week of 2/8/2021 The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) continues to offer free rapid antigen testing at many locations throughout …
Percent Positivity: Predicting Cases no Matter How it’s Calculated
We have been using percent positivity as a leading indicator since the beginning of the pandemic. That means that it helps us predict the direction …
Retail Pharmacy Partnership Program Brings COVID-19 Vaccines to Local Smith’s and Wal-mart Locations
The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination is a collaboration between the federal government, states and territories, and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent …
New Report Shows No Increase in Suicides or Drug Overdoses in Utah During Pandemic
Experts stress the importance of continuing to provide services and supports to individuals in crisis A new report from the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) …
Statement on transfer of COVID-19 vaccine
At the direction of Governor Spencer J. Cox, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) has been working closely with partners at CVS and Walgreens to …