Nine more COVID-19 cases in Salt Lake County
Mar 14, 2020, 10:27 PM
The White House Coronavirus Task Force announced on Monday that American should avoid gatherings of more than 10, and to avoid schools and restaurants. (Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Health Department says there are nine more people with COVID-19 in the county. The department says it does not believe any of the cases are a result of local or community transmission.
This brings the total to 14 cases in the county: 11 adults and three children.
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Two of the children attended school while experiencing symptoms. The schools possibly affected are Hunter High School and Entheos Academy. The health department says those school communities have been notified, and students and staff of both schools to quarantine at home until March 27.
After the confirmed case at Hunter High, the district announced school would closed. It also said students and staff will be required to quarantine.
IMPORTANT UPDATE – Confirmed Case at Hunter High. School will be closed and students and staff will be required to quarantine. Go to https://t.co/2NSeylxGTL for more information. Please take these Health Department guidelines seriously to help prevent the spread of disease.
— Granite School Dist. (@GraniteSchools) March 15, 2020
The Granite School District released new guidelines on how to prevent the spread of the virus in response to the new cases.
See attached guidance on newly confirmed COVID-19 case in @HHSWolverines school community. pic.twitter.com/O1JIH2WpUK
— Granite School Dist. (@GraniteSchools) March 15, 2020
How To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus
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.
Local resources
State of Utah: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
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
