Governor urges Utahns to observe state and local rules

Utah Governor Gary Herbert is urging Utahns to continue observing all state and local health rules currently in place, including staying home if at all possible. 

Speaking yesterday, Herbert also encouraged more businesses to allow their employees to work from home and to enforce social distancing practices at all locations. 

Herbert said stricter public health measures could be implemented if Utahns refuse to follow the guidelines currently in place. 

The state has 806 positive tests for coronavirus so far, with four deaths.

State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn says Utah's eight-percent hospitalization rate is good when compared to other states, but sees future problems if it doesn't drop.