HEALTH

Four additional deaths in Utah from COVID-19

UPDATED: JUNE 15, 2020 AT 2:43 PM

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BY SIMONE SEIKALY
Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — On Monday, June 15, the Utah Department of Health reported four additional deaths associated with COVID-19, all of them male. The state total is now 143 deaths.

Three of the four additional deaths occurred in patients who were hospitalized at the time of death. Of those patients, two were in Washington County and one resided in San Juan County. The fourth patient was a resident of a long-term care facility in Salt Lake County.

As of Monday, June 15, the state of Utah has reported 14,608 positive cases of COVID-19. That number represents an increase of 295 cases from Sunday, June 14, and a daily rate increase of 2.1% from Sunday.

Between Sunday June 14 and Monday June 15, the state reports 5,225 additional tests performed for COVID-19 and that the rate of positive testing is now at 5.4% of the total tested.

How To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19Coronavirus

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:

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.