2,043 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Utah; 14 additional deaths UPDATED: NOVEMBER 28, 2020 AT 3:44 PM
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19. More than 900 Mayo Clinic staff members were diagnosed with Covid-19 in the Midwest over two weeks.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Updated statistics provided by the Utah Department of Health (UDoH) on Saturday show there are 2,043 new cases of COVID-19 in Utah and that 14 more Utahns have died from the virus.
Right now in Utah there are 573 people hospitalized due to COVID-19. In total, 8,029 Utahns have been hospitalized since the beginning of the global pandemic.
Source: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/case-counts/ (accessed Nov. 28, 2020)
The rolling 7-day average for positive tests is 2,575 per day.
Approximately 1,412,000 Utahns have been tested for COVID-19. The rolling 7-day average for the percent of positive laboratory tests is 21.4%.
Of the 14 new deaths reported on Saturday:
Male, between 25-44, Washington County resident, not hospitalized at time of death Female, older than 85, Salt Lake County resident, long-term care facility resident Female, between 25-44, Weber County resident, unknown if hospitalized at time of death Female, older than 85, Salt Lake County resident, hospitalized at time of death Male, between 65-84, Salt Lake County resident, hospitalized at time of death Male, between 65-84, Davis County resident, hospitalized at time of death Male, between 25-44, Salt Lake County resident, hospitalized at time of death Male, older than 85, Washington County resident, not hospitalized at time of death Female, older than 85, Salt Lake County resident, hospitalized at time of death Male, between 65-84, Washington County resident, long-term care facility resident Male, between 65-84, Salt Lake County resident, hospitalized at time of death Female, between 45-64, Weber County resident, hospitalized at time of death Male, between 65-84, Salt Lake County resident, hospitalized at time of death Male, between 65-84, Utah County resident, hospitalized at time of death
How To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus COVID-19 coronavirus spreads person to person, 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. Wear a mask to protect yourself and others per CDC recommendations . 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.