HEALTH

Utah reports more than 3,000 recovered from COVID-19 in latest numbers

UPDATED: MAY 10, 2020 AT 10:45 AM

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19. isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. Credit: NIAID-RML

BY BECKY BRUCE
News Director

SALT LAKE CITY — The latest numbers from the Utah Department of Health show an estimated 3,033 cases of COVID-19 can be considered “recovered” in the state.

Utah health officials reported an increase of 148 cases of COVID-19 since yesterday for a total of 6,251 overall. 512 cases have been serious enough to require hospitalization.

The state reported one new death since yesterday for a total of 67. The latest patient who died was a Salt Lake County resident over the age of 60.

How To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus

COVID-19 coronavirus spreads person to person. It is a virus that is similar to the common cold and the flu. So, to prevent it from spreading:

Wash hands frequently and thoroughly, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
Don’t touch your face.
Keep children and those with compromised immune systems away from someone who is coughing or sneezing (in this instance, at least six feet)
If there is an outbreak near you, practice social distancing (stay at home, instead of going to the movies, sports events, or other activities.)
Get a flu shot.