YELLOW Low Risk Guidelines

On Saturday, May 16th all of the state will be allowed to move into the next phase which is yellow. There are some exceptions though.  Grand County, Summit County, Wasatch County ,Salt Lake City and West Valley City will remain at the orange phase for the time being.

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department has released guidelines for the Yellow Alert Status.

Social Guidelines

• General public takes reasonable precautions
• Maintain social distancing when in public settings
• Face coverings worn in settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain
• Private, social interactions that occur without oversight by a formal organization are allowable in groups 50 or fewer; this may be increased incrementally based on data & milestone trends

Face Coverings

• Face coverings (mask, scarf, gaiter, bandana, etc.) worn in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain
• Change or launder cloth face coverings after each day’s use
• Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under the age of 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance

Outdoor Recreation. including Parks, Playgrounds, Pavilions, Parades

• Follow all social guidelines outlined above
• Follow the Business Guidelines
• Remain at least 6 feet apart from individuals from other households while engaging in outdoor activities (walking, hiking, running, bicycling, hunting, fishing, etc.)
• Avoid contact with high-touch surfaces, including handrails, trail signs, maps
• Do not congregate at trailheads, parks, or other outdoor spaces
• Distribution of promotional items, candy, food items, etc. during parades or spectator sporting events must be distributed in a manner that does not promote congregating
• Participants (players, performers, actors) should have their symptoms checked
• Follow guidelines for state and national parks
• Recreation camps may operate in accordance with existing policy and health guidelines
• Recreational vehicle parks may operate in accordance with existing policy and health guidelines
• Roadway rest areas may open and operate in accordance with existing policy and health guidelines
• Spectators maintain social distancing between household groups and wear face coverings when social distancing guidelines are difficult to maintain

Travel

Limit out-of-state travel, quarantine 14 days upon return from high-risk areas (this quarantine protocol does not apply to an individual who travels out of state pursuant to the individual’s regular and ordinary duties as an employee of a transportation business or entity

Children, including Playgrounds

• Follow all social guidelines outlined above
• Increased cleaning and hygiene regimen
• Limit child interaction with other children in public spaces (playground equipment, etc.)

K-12 Schools

• Follow all social guidelines outlined above
• Follow the Business Guidelines
• Reopening anticipated for the 2020-2021 school year with increased cleaning and hygiene regimen
• Monitor employees and students for symptoms and have protocol in place to quarantine onsite students who will be sent home
• All symptomatic children and employees should stay home from school and childcare, and will be sent home if exhibiting any symptoms
• Hand sanitizer made available to faculty and students in each classroom
• Seat students 6 feet apart where possible; otherwise, students should be seated as far apart as reasonably possible
• Follow state and local guidance for large gatherings (assemblies, graduations, dances, recess, cafeterias, sporting events, etc.)
• Details regarding face coverings will be provided by the State Board of Education
• More detail operational guidance will be provided by the State Board of Education

Drivers Education, specifically on Range and Roads

• Follow all social guidelines outlined above
• Follow the Business Guidelines
• Symptom checking of all staff at the beginning of each shift
• Symptom checking of participants prior to entering the vehicle
• Wash or sanitize hands before entering the vehicle and after leaving the vehicle
• Appointments scheduled with enough time allowed to disinfect all surfaces between students