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Another record-breaking day Friday as Utah sees 1,117 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

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MarketplaceSub-sections:&nbsp;Loading...To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to aweb browser thatEstimated read time: 2-3 minutesThis archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s number of cases has increased by 1,117 from Thursday, with no new deaths reported, according to the .It’s the second day in a row Utah has seen a record number of new cases in a single day, having seen 911 new cases on Thursday."This week’s spikes make me seriously question if these warnings and public education are enough. I will meet with the Unified Command leadership again Monday to discuss needed interventions," Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said in a news release Friday. "I’d like to emphasize that all of the tools that government has for controlling the spread of COVID-19 are on the table. We are seriously considering each one of them."State officials now estimate there are 10,846 active cases of COVID-19 in Utah. The rolling seven-day average number of positive cases per day is now at 726 — skyrocketing up from below 500 over the weekend, according to the health department. The positive test rate per day for that time period is now 12.5%.The new numbers indicate a 1.8% increase in positive cases since Thursday. Of the 743,737 people tested for COVID-19 in Utah so far, 8.3% have tested positive for COVID-19. The state reports an increase of 8,559 tests conducted as of Friday.There are currently 131 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Utah, including 52 in intensive care unit, or ICU, beds across the state, according to state data. About 71% of all ICU beds in the state are occupied as of Friday, while about 56% of non-ICU beds are filled.Utah County, along with southern Salt Lake County, is thought to account for many of the new cases over the past week. Among the new cases Friday, 501 were from Utah County, while 393 were from Salt Lake County.Herbert applauded leaders in Utah County for their willingness to address the state's recent spike."I am encouraged by discussions occurring between Utah County elected officials and am glad to see them consulting with public health experts and treating this spike in cases seriously," the governor said.Friday's totals give Utah 61,775 total confirmed cases, with 3,444 total hospitalizations and 437 total deaths from the disease. A total of 50,492 Utah COVID-19 cases are now considered recovered, according to the health department.There is not a COVID-19 news conference scheduled for Friday. Herbert and health department state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn .Catch up on the top news and features from KSL.com, sent weekly.By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's and .&nbsp; | | | | | | | | | | | | © 2022 | KSL Broadcasting Salt Lake City UT | Site hosted &amp; managed by - a &nbsp;&nbsp;X

MarketplaceSub-sections:&nbsp;Loading...To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to aweb browser thatEstimated read time: 2-3 minutesThis archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s number of cases has increased by 1,117 from Thursday, with no new deaths reported, according to the .It’s the second day in a row Utah has seen a...

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