SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 18, 2021) — Click here to watch Gov. Cox’s monthly news conference hosted by PBS Utah.
ASL interpretation is provided.
Some highlights from this news conference include:
- Due to high transmission levels in our state, all individuals 18+ who are fully vaccinated should consider a booster dose now.
- 44,110 kids in Utah between the ages of 5 and 11 have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- We’re offering a new grant for small businesses. To help Utah’s small businesses pay employees for time off so they can either receive a COVID-19 vaccine or recuperate if they experience side effects after their vaccination, we’ve got $500,000 available through the new Small Business Employee Vaccination Grant.
- We’re working closely with lawmakers and @UtahDNR to create a suite of important water conservation bills.
- We’re looking into directing funding to help address disparities in access to higher education.
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