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Utah breaks single-day COVID-19 record again with 1,411 new cases, 4 deaths reported Friday

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Loading...MarketplaceBetaSub-sections:Kristin Murphy, KSLSALT LAKE CITY — Utah has once again broken its single-day case record Friday with 1,411 new infections reported, surpassing Thursday's previous record of 1,198, according to the Four more deaths were also reported Friday, the health department said.The state also reported the highest single-day COVID-19 testing total of the pandemic, with an increase of 10,242 tests conducted reported Friday."Unfortunately, today we also see a record number of new cases being reported which has primarily been driven by an increase of cases among young people. We expect these increases will also spill over to other age groups and the data indicates this is starting to happen," the health department said in a press release Friday.The state now estimates there are 14,722 active cases of COVID-19 in Utah. The rolling seven-day average number of positive cases per day is now at 960, according to the health department. The positive test rate per day for that time period is now 14%.Friday's new numbers indicate a 2.1% increase in positive cases since Thursday. Of the 795,217 people tested for COVID-19 in Utah so far, 8.6% have tested positive for the disease.Though Friday's case numbers broke Utah's record, the health department said the increased amount of testing is a good sign toward controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the future."For the first time, we've hit more than 10,000 tests reported in a 24-hour period," the health department's statement says. "Testing is a critical component of our response and helps us understand the spread of the virus in our communities."The department encouraged anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle aches and pains, or a loss of the sense of taste or smell, to get tested.There are now 184 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Utah, including 76 people in intensive care unit, or ICU, beds in the state, health department data shows. About 68% of all ICU beds in the state are filled as of Friday, while about 55% of non-ICU beds are occupied.The four deaths reported Friday include:Friday's totals give Utah 68,530 total confirmed cases, with 3,668 total hospitalizations and 448 total deaths from the disease. A total of 53,360 Utah COVID-19 cases are now considered recovered, the health department said.There is not a COVID-19 news conference scheduled for Friday. Utah officials provided an update this week at a , and Gov. Gary Herbert also spoke Thursday during his with PBS Utah.Though health officials now say all age groups have seen increases in COVID-19 cases during the current surge, the spike has been primarily driven by increased cases among the 15-24 age group.To combat the spread of COVID-19 among young people, the health department on Friday announced a new public information campaign, appropriately dubbed The campaign seeks to help young people "avoid the Rona" by putting safety measures into terms that are relatable to that age group."The campaign encourages our young people to make choices that we know help stop the spread of COVID-19 — wearing a mask, physical distancing, washing your hands, and staying home when you are sick or have tested positive," the health department said Friday.More information is available at .Loading... | | | | | | | | | | | | © 2020 | KSL Broadcasting Salt Lake City UT | Site hosted &amp; managed by - a &nbsp;&nbsp;X

Loading...MarketplaceBetaSub-sections:Kristin Murphy, KSLSALT LAKE CITY — Utah has once again broken its single-day case record Friday with 1,411 new infections reported, surpassing Thursday's previous record of 1,198, according to the Four more deaths were also reported Friday, the health department said.The state also reported the highest single-day COVID-19 testing total of the pandemic, with an increase of 10,242 tests conducted reported Friday."Unfortunately, today we also see a record number of new cases being reported which has primarily been driven by an increase of cases among...

Utah breaks single-day COVID-19 record again with 1,411 new cases, 4 deaths reported Friday

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