SALT LAKE CITY – Utah is currently among the five worst states in the U.S. when it comes to average daily rates of COVID-19 cases.
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According latest data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Utah’s average daily cases per 100,000 out of 98.3 is the fifth in the country.
Arizona is number 1 on the list and is considered “the hottest hot spot” for coronavirus, according to ABC News. Along with Rhode Island, Arizona has positive COVID-19 rates higher than any country in the world.
On Sunday, the Utah Department of Health reported 2,276 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths. The seven-day average of positive cases in Utah is now 31.5%.
The state has distributed more than 100,000 vaccines to residents.
“Hey, Utah, we’re going in the wrong direction.” tweeted Intermountain Healtcare official Jess Gomez on Sunday.