COVID-19 update: 3,692 additional positive cases, 13 more Utahns have died

The rolling 7-day average for positive tests is now 2,706 per day, and the rolling 7-day average for percent of positive laboratory tests is 25.8%.

Hospitalizations:

There are 544 people currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Total hospitalizations from the beginning of the outbreak are 9,351.

Deaths:

UDOH also reports that a total of 1,038 Utahns have died from COVID-19, which includes an additional 13 deaths over those reported yesterday. They include:

1. Male, between 65-84, Davis County resident, hospitalized at time of death
2. Female, between 65-84, Utah County resident, long-term care facility resident
3. Male, between 65-84, Utah County resident, hospitalized at time of death
4.  Male, between 65-84, Weber County resident, long-term care facility resident
5. Female, older than 85, Utah County resident, long-term care facility resident
6. Female, between 45-64, Garfield County resident, hospitalized at time of death
7. Male, older than 85, Washington County resident, hospitalized at time of death
8. Male, between 45-64, Salt Lake County resident, long-term care facility resident
9. Male, between 45-64, Uintah County resident, hospitalized at time of death
10. Male, between 65-84, Washington County resident, hospitalized at time of death
11. Female, between 65-84, Utah County resident, not hospitalized at time of death
12. Female, between 65-84, Salt Lake County resident, not hospitalized at time of death
13.  Male, older than 85, Uintah County resident, long-term care facility resident

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.

Local resources

KSL Coronavirus Q&A 

Utah’s Coronavirus Information 

Utah State Board of Education

Utah Hospital Association

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Utah Coronavirus Information Line – 1-800-456-7707

National Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Commonly asked questions, World Health Organization

Cases in the United States

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