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New health order eliminates 90-day wait time for a COVID-19 shot

SALT 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 […]

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A look at what we’ve done in our first 100 days – and what’s next

It’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 […]

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Governor’s Office Holds Ceremonial Signing for S.B. 127

SALT 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 […]

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Gov. Cox signs bill that consolidates Utah Department of Health and Human Services by July 2022

SALT 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 […]

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Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson volunteer at Davis County vaccine clinic

SALT 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 […]

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Gov. Spencer Cox signs five bills

SALT 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. […]

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Watch: Live COVID-19 Q&A with the Governor

We 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! ###

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FAQ: Utah social services consolidation

Utah 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 […]

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Here’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 […]

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Utah COVID-19 Briefing: Jan. 28, 2021

SALT 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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