WSU Student Tests Positive For COVID-19; Utah Cases Rise To 136
Mar 21, 2020, 1:05 PM | Updated: Jun 27, 2022, 8:06 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY — The total number of coronavirus cases in the Beehive State has risen to 136, according to Utah Department of Health officials. Those numbers included a student athlete at Weber State who tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first known case of the virus at the university.
New statewide numbers were released around noon Saturday, showing 125 native residents and 11 non-native residents who have tested positive for coronavirus.
Updated #Utah #COVIDー19 case count for 3-21-2020. https://t.co/kUwj4IFDvV pic.twitter.com/oWe0I6yAc6
— Utah Dept. of Health (@UtahDepOfHealth) March 21, 2020
Salt Lake County reported 14 new cases, bringing their total to 57 residents, making it the most affected county in the state.
Officials at Weber State University said a student-athlete tested positive for COVID-19 Friday and is currently self-isolating.
A Weber State student athlete tested positive for COVID-19 on March 20, and is currently self-isolating.
This is the first case involving our campus community.
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— Weber State University (@WeberStateU) March 21, 2020
They said it was the first known case of the virus on the university’s campus. Coaches and athletes that the individual came in contact with have been asked to self-monitor and social distance.
For the most up-to-date information, visit coronavirus.utah.gov.
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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.