SALT LAKE CITY — Two more COVID-19 deaths reported in Utah on Sunday brings the total to 27.
Both reported COVID-19 deaths are SLCO residents, one male, and one female. They were both older than 85 years old and were hospitalized at the time of their death but had been living in a long-term care facility with underlying medical conditions before their deaths.
The update today comes with new numbers across the board including an estimate on those who have recovered. Cases that are considered recovered are those with a diagnosis date of more than three weeks ago who has not passed away.
According to new numbers released Sunday by the Utah Department of Health, Utah now has:
COVID-19 coronavirus is transmitted from person to person. It is a virus that is similar to the common cold and the flu. So, to prevent it from spreading:
Resources for more information:
LOCAL:
State of Utah: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Utah Coronavirus Information Line – 1-800-456-7707
National Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Commonly asked questions, World Health Organization