2,043 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Utah; 14 additional deaths

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.

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

 

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• 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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