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Utah passed the 200,000 coronavirus immunizations mark on Friday, and the number of residents hospitalized for COVID-19 fell.
But the Utah Department of Health reported another 24 deaths, bringing the seven-day total to 99, and the total number of cases in the state is now almost a third of a million.
Vaccinations reported in past day/total vaccinations • 13,350 / 207,127.
Cases reported in past day • 2,649.
Deaths reported in past day • 24.
Five of the deaths reported on Friday occurred before Dec. 31 and were recently confirmed to be caused by COVID-19 after analysis from the Office of the Medical Examiner.
Hospitalizations reported in past day • 488. That’s down 41 from Thursday. Of those currently hospitalized, 192 are in intensive care units — 17 fewer than on Thursday.
Tests reported in past day • 12,574.
Percentage of positive tests • 21%. This is higher than the seven-day average of 19%.
Totals to date • 333,118 cases; 1,571 deaths; 12,884 hospitalizations; 1,948,153 tests.
This story is developing and will be updated.
