Utah COVID-19 case counts are continuing on a downward trend. The 7-day rolling average of new cases is just under 1,800, which is the lowest it’s been since the beginning of November.
The Utah Department of Health announced 1,516 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. The state reported an increase of 7,331 new tests administered.
Summit County reported 36 new cases. In comparison, last Sunday Summit County saw 34 cases.
Wasatch County reported 21 new cases. Last Sunday, the county saw 22.
The statewide 7-day rolling average for positive tests is around 19% which is down from Saturday’s average. Both Summit and Wasatch Counties’ averages are above the state’s - with Summit reporting just over 21% and Wasatch reporting around 24% of lab tests coming back positive.
Utah’s Department of Health reported 16 new deaths, but noted that three of the deaths are from before Dec. 31. To date, 1,595 Utahns have died due to COVID-19, including six from Summit County and 16 from Wasatch County.
Utah’s Department of Health reported 68 new hospitalizations. There are 461people in the hospital for COVID-19, in the state. Statewide, close to 92% of referral center ICU beds are in use.
6,073 people were vaccinated for COVID-19 since Saturday, bringing the total number 228,348 first doses administered. Both Summit and Wasatch Counties are vaccinating teachers and residents 70-years or older.
