LATEST UTAH Information
First Death Reported, 45 New Cases Confirmed
Davis County patient dies: The state’s first death was reported in Davis County. A news conference is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. on Sunday.
Current cases: The state has 181 cases total, after 44 new resident and one new visitor case were announced Sunday among the more than 1,100 new tests. New cases were confirmed in Davis (5), Salt Lake County (23 resident, one visitor), Summit (11), Tooele (1), Utah County (3), and Wasatch (1). You can see the cases on our new dashboard at coronavirus.utah.gov/case-counts.
Golf Courses Suspending Play: Salt Lake City and Davis County are suspending play at their courses beginning Monday because of concerns about the COVID-19 virus spreading. The courses have become crowded and there are concerns about rakes, flags, and carts becoming contaminated.
Missionaries called home: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that many missionaries will return home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. New missionaries will continue to be trained through technology.
Resource pages:Anybody looking to help the many people and organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can visit our new donation resource page for specific fundraising efforts. Business owners can also visit the updated Business Resources page, which is being developed in partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber.
State government open: Many state agencies have maintained office hours despite the pandemic and continue to serve the public, with necessary precautions to limit crowds and ensure social distancing. A full list is available here.
Curbside Utah:: A new website lists restaurants with curbside service, takeout, and delivery options.