‘Preliminary and unofficial’ data shows highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Department of Health shared “preliminary unofficial data” on social media Friday that shows the state has seen “approximately 4,700” new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

“While we no longer officially report #COVID-19 data on holidays and weekends, a snapshot of today’s unofficial preliminary data shows around 4,700 new cases, ”the report reads. Tweeter.

While we no longer officially report #COVID-19 data on holidays and weekends, a preview of today’s unofficial preliminary data shows around 4,700 new cases. 1/5

– Utah Department of Health (@UtahDepOfHealth) December 31, 2021

Friday’s “unofficial” report is one of the highest numbers of single-day cases in the state.

“Omicron is here, and it’s on the move,” one of their tweets read.

If you have not been vaccinated or received your booster dose, it is essential that you do so now. To find a vaccination site visit https://t.co/6bfsY55dZt 3/5

– Utah Department of Health (@UtahDepOfHealth) December 31, 2021

They urged all Utahns to get vaccinated or receive their booster dose if they haven’t already, adding that “it is essential to do it now”.

Health officials have also said to get tested immediately if you start showing symptoms.

“If your test is positive, stay home and away from others,” reads another of theirs. tweets.

And if you are attending a rally this weekend, protect yourself and others by wearing a mask. 5/5

– Utah Department of Health (@UtahDepOfHealth) December 31, 2021

They concluded their Twitter feed by encouraging everyone to wear a mask if they attend a rally this holiday weekend.

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• Get the vaccine and a booster dose if it has been more than six months (Pfizer / Moderna) since your second dose or two months (D&J) since your first
• Avoid close contact with people who may be sick
• Avoid touching your face
• Stay home when you are sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the toilet, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

The CDC recommends that Americans continue to wear fabric face covers in public places where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (eg, grocery stores and drugstores).