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Summit and Wasatch Counties to move from “orange” to “yellow” risk levels

UPDATED: MAY 21, 2020 AT 6:52 PM

FILE: (Summit County Health Department)

SALT LAKE CITY — Two more Utah counties, Summit and Wasatch, are moving from “orange” to “yellow” risk levels.

Gov. Gary Herbert issued the executive order changing Summit and Wasatch Counties to “Low Health Risk Status” under the state’s coronavirus response plan.

“The data show that the actions of our residents and businesses in March and April paid off,” Summit County Health Director Dr. Rich Bullough said. “These results are positive but not permanent. Until the time effective vaccinations for COVID-19 are widely available, only responsible personal behaviors will help keep this disease in check.”

Most of the state currently rests in the “yellow” category of the color-coded scale. “Red” is the highest risk, with “orange” scaled back somewhat from that.

Businesses, employees and members of the general public who have questions or concerns about the current Order are encouraged to call the Summit County Community Concerns Line (staffed Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at 435-333-0050.

This story will be updated.

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