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New 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 MoreGovernor’s Office Holds Ceremonial Signing for S.B. 127
April 6, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (April 6, 2021) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox held a ceremonial signing for S.B. 127 Human Services Program Amendments, sponsored by Sen. Mike McKell on April 6, 2021. S.B. 127 increases transparency in Utah’s congregate care facilities. You can see photos from the event here. “It’s been 15 years since the state last […]
Tags: Bills COVID-19 Read MoreGov. Cox signs bill that consolidates Utah Department of Health and Human Services by July 2022
March 23, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (March 23, 2021) — Consistent with his One Utah platform to improve efficiency in state government, Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed H.B. 365, “State Agency Realignment,” which consolidates the Utah Departments of Health and Human Services and moves policy components of Medicaid eligibility from the Department of Health to the Department of […]
Tags: Bills Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson volunteer at Davis County vaccine clinic
March 11, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (March 11, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson directed traffic and provided logistical support as volunteers at a vaccine clinic operated by the Davis County Health Department. “More than 4,000 volunteers have signed up to help with the COVID vaccine response statewide over the past few weeks, and […]
Tags: COVID-19 Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox signs five bills
February 12, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 12, 2021) – Today Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed five bills. This brings the total number of signed pieces of legislation from the 2021 General Legislative Session to 16. Information on these bills can be found below. HB 12 Deceased Voter Amendments. Winder, M. HB 60 Conceal Carry Firearms Amendments. Brooks,W. […]
Tags: Bills Read MoreWatch: Live COVID-19 Q&A with the Governor
February 10, 2021We covered a lot in our first live Q&A session, including vaccine distribution, mask mandates, what we can expect in the coming months, and more. Watch it here, and stay tuned for our next one! ###
Tags: COVID-19 Read MoreFAQ: Utah social services consolidation
February 5, 2021Utah cannot afford a delay in improving delivery of critical services to our underserved and marginalized communities. To ensure we have the right structure in place that better serves individuals and families as quickly as possible, the Executive Office of the Governor, working with Rep. Paul Ray, supports passage of a bill during the 2021 […]
Read MoreHere’s who’s eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Utah
On Feb. 4, Utah reached an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19: We officially administered more vaccine doses than the number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19. In other good news: The federal government announced it will increase vaccine allocation by 5%. That means Utah will get a weekly allocation of 42,000 […]
Tags: COVID-19 Read MoreUtah COVID-19 Briefing: Jan. 28, 2021
January 28, 2021SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 28, 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 267,027 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. We are able to transfer doses intended for our federal pharmacy partners to local providers. This […]
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