3 More Deaths, 237 Positive Cases Of Covornavirus In Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Three more people have died of coronavirus-related illnesses in the state of Utah, officials announced. An additional 237 people have tested positive.

The three deaths were men in Davis, Salt Lake and Utah Counties, officials with the Utah Department of Health said.

The Utah County death was a man between the ages of 18 to 60, and was not hospitalized when he died.

In Salt Lake County, a man between the ages of 60 to 85 died of COVID-19, and had been a resident of a long-term care facility.

Officials said a Davis County man over the age of 85 also died of the disease. He was also a long-term care facility resident.

None of the men’s identities were released.

We've seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. It's not explained by more testing or just one outbreak. Eased restrictions don't cause increased cases alone–it’s our actions that cause COVID-19 to spread. Keep your distance and wear a mask in public, and stay home if you're sick. pic.twitter.com/PYY33IKAzs

— Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force (@UtahCoronavirus) June 9, 2020

The additional deaths brought the total in Utah to 127 people who have passed away as a result of contracting coronavirus.

Nearly 12,560 Utahns have tested positive since the coronavirus pandemic began.

A total of 246,860 coronavirus tests have been administered in the state – 3,961 since Monday’s report.

Thirteen more people have been hospitalized, bringing the current number to 126. Over 930 people have been hospitalized since February.

Nearly 7,400 people have recovered from COVID-19 in the state.

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reported over 110,000 COVID-19 deaths in the United States as of Monday. There were nearly 2 million total positive cases across the country.

There have been 401,000 deaths across the world, and 6.93 million people who have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the World Health Organization.

Many people infected with COVID-19 are asymptomatic. That means you can have COVID-19 and spread it to others even if you don't feel sick. Please wear a mask in public to help prevent the spread of the disease. pic.twitter.com/9bJkm8Qfog

— Utah Dept. of Health (@UtahDepOfHealth) June 9, 2020

Coronavirus Resources

• Have you or a family member been affected by coronavirus issues in Utah? KSL TV wants to hear from you. Contact KSL by emailing social@ksl.com.
• What is COVID-19? Here’s What You Need To Know To Stay Healthy
• What We Know And Don’t Know About The Coronavirus
• Four Common Coronavirus Questions Answered
• The latest coronavirus stories from KSL TV can be found at our Staying Safe: Coronavirus section.
• Your Life Your Health: How can parents prepare their home, children against coronavirus?

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.

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.