SALT LAKE CITY – The number of COVID-19 cases in Utah increased by 1,761 on Thursday, with no more deaths reported, according to the Utah Department of Health.
The average number of positive cases per day over seven days is now 1,710, according to the health department. The positive test rate per day for that period is now 18.3%.
There are now 444 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Utah, state data show. 267,027 vaccines have already been administered in the state, compared to 250,448 on Wednesday.
Also on Thursday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox and other state leaders are providing an update on the pandemic COVID-19 at a news conference.
The event started at 11am and is being broadcast live here.
Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson and Utah State Department of Health epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn are also expected to speak at the event.
This story will be updated.
Jacob Klopfenstein