Gov. Spencer Cox says Utahâs COVID-19 response is now âreally about personal responsibilityâ State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn joined Cox one last time to discuss the stateâs status and response. | Updated: 8:00 p.m. With Utahâs COVID-19 restrictions all lifted â except for in K-12 schools â Utah is shifting decisions about how to stay safe to businesses and residents, Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday. âIt is now really about personal responsibility,â Cox said, adding that he realizes Utahns have differing opinions on what measures to take. He previously urged Utahns to act respectfully in businesses that choose to maintain restrictions.