State Closing All DMV Lobbies After ‘Stay Safe, Stay Home’ Directive Issued
Mar 28, 2020, 2:43 PM | Updated: 3:05 pm
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – All Utah Division of Motor Vehicle lobbies have been closed to follow Governor Gary Herbert’s directive to limit person-to-person contact and public gatherings.
Officials said DMV drive-thrus in Salt Lake City, Draper, Farmington, Ogden and Hurricane will remain open and provide limited on-site service.
The majority of Utah vehicles can be renewed online or at an “On the Spot” renewal station, according to DMV officials.
Officials also reminded Utahns that DMVs do not handle driver licenses — those are handled by the Driver License Division, which operates under the Utah Department of Public Safety.
The Utah State Tax Commission operates DMV locations, which offer services such as vehicle registration, titles and license plates.
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How Do I Prevent It?
The CDC has some simple recommendations, most of which are the same for preventing other respiratory illnesses or the flu:
- Avoid close contact with people who may be sick
- Avoid touching your face
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
The CDC does not recommend wearing a face mask respirator to protect yourself from coronavirus unless a healthcare professional recommends it.
How To Get Help
If you’re worried you may have COVID-19, you can contact the Utah Coronavirus Information Line at 1-800-456-7707 to speak to trained healthcare professionals. You can also use telehealth services through your healthcare providers.
Additional Resources
If you see evidence of PRICE GOUGING, the Utah Attorney General’s Office wants you to report it. Common items in question include toilet paper, water, hand sanitizer, certain household cleaners, and even cold medicine and baby formula. Authorities are asking anyone who sees price gouging to report it to the Utah Division of Consumer Protection at 801-530-6601 or 800-721-7233. The division can also be reached by email at consumerprotection@utah.gov.