According to a report from KUTV, the Utah Public Health Association is encouraging Utahns to continue wearing masks in public, even after the mask mandate ends on Saturday.
The association said until every eligible person is vaccinated, the three best steps to take in order to combat COVID-19 are masking, hand washing and social distancing. It said the better Utahns are at wearing masks and following other COVID-19 guidelines now, “the more confidently we can return to normalcy sooner than later.”
UPHA applauded Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for extending the city’s mask mandate and also said it supports Governor Spencer Cox’s decision to maintain mask mandates in state facilities.
Keep your masks on to protect against COVID-19, Utah health experts say, even with statewide order expiring
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Utah health experts advise people to keep wearing masks, even after the state s order expires on Saturday
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Why the Utah Public Health Association declares racism a public health crisis
House Joint Resolution 13, being considered by the Utah Legislature, highlights the detrimental effects of racism on public health
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Rep. Sandra Hollins, D-Salt Lake City, speaks during the unveiling of the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Rep. Hollins is sponsoring House Joint Resolution 13, declaring racism a moral and public health crisis in Utah.
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It’s time to have a statewide conversation about what racial equality and equity mean for all Utahns. We pride ourselves on being healthy, enjoying low unemployment rates and having a strong economy. Does this statement apply to all Utahns, across all communities, urban and rural? One does not have to go too far into the evidence to see that we have work to do to become an equal land of opportunity.