SALT LAKE CITY – The number of COVID-19 cases in Utah increased by 1,761 on Thursday, and according to the Utah Department of Health, no more deaths were reported.
According to the Department of Health, the current average number of seven-day positive cases per day is now at 1,710. The positive test rate per day for that period is now 18.3%.
There are now 444 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Utah, state data shows. A total of 267,027 vaccines were administered in the state, compared to 250,448 on Wednesday.
Utah Government Spencer Cox and other state leaders are also offering an update on the COVID-19 pandemic at a news conference.
The event started at 11am and is streamed live here.
Lieutenant Government Deidre Henderson and the state epidemiologist of the Utah Department of Health, dr. Angela Dunn, will also speak at the event.
This story will be updated.
Jacob Klopfenstein