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Gov. Cox issues new executive order, updates COVID-19 vaccination plan
May 6, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — In close consultation with local health departments, government authorities, vaccine providers and the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Spencer J. Cox has issued an Executive Order updating the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. It now removes the requirement that all prime doses of vaccines are administered within 7 days […]
Tags: COVID-19 Executive Orders Read MoreUtah COVID-19 Briefing: May 6, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (May 6, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing. ASL interpretation is provided. Some highlights from this briefing include: We’ve administered 2,242,271 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. H.B. 294 will go into effect. More than 1 million Utahns fully immunized against COVID-19! We’ve reached a point where there are […]
Tags: COVID-19 Read MoreUtah COVID-19 Briefing: April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing. ASL interpretation is provided. Traducción al español en Univision 32. Some highlights from this briefing include: We’ve administered 2,124,832 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. J&J is back, in case you missed it. For many Utahns, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine […]
Tags: COVID-19 Read MoreUtah COVID-19 Briefing: April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 22, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing. ASL interpretation is provided. Some highlights from this briefing include: We’ve administered 1,985,296 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. More than 800,000 Utahns are fully immunized against COVID-19. That’s more than a quarter of all Utahns! We announced a new grant […]
Tags: COVID-19 Read MoreNew health order eliminates 90-day wait time for a COVID-19 shot
April 15, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 15, 2021) — Those who have had COVID-19 no longer need to wait 90 days before being vaccinated, according to a health order signed by Gov. Spencer Cox. The Utah Department of Health guidance recommends individuals should be fully recovered from the coronavirus before getting the vaccine, but the new order […]
Tags: COVID-19 Executive Order Read MoreA look at what we’ve done in our first 100 days – and what’s next
April 14, 2021It’s been 100 days since our inauguration ceremony, and Team Utah has been working tirelessly to reach crucial milestones in our #OneUtah Roadmap. We want to keep you in the loop, so here’s a 100-day update on each of our six key priorities and a look at what you can expect. Economic Advancement What we’ve […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreGov. Cox denounces threats of violence, supports businesses that require masks
April 12, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 12, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox issued the following statement about yesterday’s incidents concerning masks: “We strongly condemn the threats of violence made against employees and businesses requiring patrons to wear masks. Individuals who make such threats will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. “Utah has a strong […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Read MoreUtah’s statewide mask mandate ends today. Here’s what you need to know.
April 10, 2021Today is April 10, and we’d like to take this opportunity to set a few things straight when it comes to face masks in Utah. According to HB 294, the statewide mask mandate ends today with two exceptions: Masks are still required for large gatherings of 50 or more guests, and masks are still required […]
Tags: Bills Civility and Service COVID-19 Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson Announce Returnship Initiative
April 1, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 1, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson are excited to announce the launch of the Lieutenant Governor’s returnship initiative to expand workforce opportunities in Utah. A returnship, similar to an internship, provides an important opportunity for those re-entering the workforce after an absence to build their resume […]
Tags: Civility and Service COVID-19 Education Future Prosperity Opportunity Rural Read MoreUtah COVID-19 Briefing: April 1, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (April 1, 2021) — Click here to watch this week’s COVID-19 briefing. ASL interpretation is provided. Some highlights from this briefing include: We’ve administered 1,410,214 doses of the coronavirus vaccine. More than 521,686 Utahns are now fully vaccinated, and 925,628 have received at least one dose. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson is starting […]
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