Most of Utah moving into 2nd phase of reopening Saturday

State health officials announced Thursday most of Utah is ready to move into the next phase of re-opening.

Last month the governor released Utah Leads Together 2.0. The plan has four color-coded levels of risk.

Currently, Utah is in the orange color or "moderate risk phase"  but the governor announced most of the state is ready to move into the yellow color or “low-risk phase.”

On Saturday, May 16th all of the state, except the following city or counties will be allowed to move into the next phase:

• Grand County
• Summit County
• Wasatch County
• Salt Lake City
• West Valley City

In this phase face coverings must be worn in public settings,social distancing measures, and hygiene standards remain in place.

Also in the phase, groups of 50 or fewer will be allowed, team sports can be played, and all businesses can operate (if they follow health protocols).

In every phase, high-risk individuals operate under stricter instructions because they are more likely to suffer severe illness from COVID-19. High-risk are those 65 years and older, live in a long term care facility or people with underlying medical conditions.