Utah health guidance levels
COVID-19 Transmission Index
The COVID-19 Transmission Index represents the collaborative work of state and local public health, the Governor’s Office, the hospital industry, business leaders, and important guidance from legislative leadership on the elements of the approach to protect communities.
The index uses defined public health metrics to determine which counties are placed in which transmission level. Counties will be placed in one of three transmission levels: High, Moderate, or Low. These levels correspond directly to case rates, positivity rates, and ICU utilization.
The index serves as an advisory tool for the steps individuals and businesses can take to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in their communities.
Counties in High Level of Transmission
Beaver
Box Elder
Cache
Carbon
Davis
Duchesne
Emery
Garfield
Grand
Iron
Juab
Kane
Millard
Morgan
Piute
Rich
Salt Lake
San Juan
Sanpete
Sevier
Summit
Tooele
Uintah
Utah
Wasatch
Washington
Weber
Counties in Moderate Level of Transmission
None
Counties in Low Level of Transmission
Daggett
Wayne
All Utahns ages 12 and older can get the vaccine.
If you are 12 to 17 years old, you can only receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a location that offers the Pfizer vaccine.
Booster dose recommendations
Booster dose recommended for the following people at highest risk of severe COVID-19; only applies to people who got Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine at least 6 months ago (March 2021):
- people who are 65 or older, and
- people who live in a long-term care facility, and
- people 18 and older with underlying medical conditions that put them at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19, and
- people who live or work in a setting that puts them at a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19, such as healthcare workers and teachers.
Booster dose recommended for anyone ages 18 and older who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least 2 months after they had their initial dose.
The CDC allows mixing-and-matching of COVID-19 vaccines to help provide greater flexibility and increased protection for people getting booster shots. People can get a different type of booster vaccine than the type of vaccine they originally received.
Where can I get vaccinated?
Social gatherings
Such as family dinner, get togethers with friends, book club
Recommendation: Practice physical distancing and wearing a mask unless you are outdoors, by yourself or with members of your same household.
If you are fully vaccinated, follow guidance here.
Masks
Masks are recommended for crowded, indoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible.
Businesses may post signage listing COVID-19 symptoms and face mask or physical distancing requirements.
Physical distancing
Between household groups where feasible, even at social gatherings
Wash hands often
Stay home when sick
Follow public health quarantine/isolation guidance
- What is quarantine? (PDF Updated 12/2020)
- What is isolation? (PDF Updated 12/2020)
- What to do if you are on quarantine or isolation for COVID-19 (PDF Updated 12/2020)
Resources for all businesses:
- Refer to Business Manual
- May post signage listing COVID-19 symptoms, asking employees and customers with symptoms to stay home, and face mask or physical distancing requirements Download Business Signs (Zip) | En Español (Zip)
Organized Events
Organizers of in-person events may choose to adopt the following recommendations to ensure the health and safety of attendees.
Masks are recommended for crowded, indoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible.
Consider using an Event Management Template for contact tracing purposes if COVID-19 cases are identified at the event.
K-12 School Recommendations
- Our goal is to keep children healthy while attending school in-person. Learn more