St. George officials respond to mask mandate, possible move to orange Mask mandate will remain in force for Southern Utah public schools - St But going into most large stores and other public places wont seem too different. "Voting to remove this mandate does not remove an individuals ability to wear a mask. Were unsure why Iron hasnt dropped as fast as Washington., Heaton said. However, as the situation and science surrounding the coronavirus continues to evolve, its possible that some data has changed. We look at its origins, how it operates and how it affects the lives of everyone. Southern Utah coronavirus count (as of Oct. 13, 2020, seven-day average in parentheses), Positive COVID-19 tests: 4,682 (56.1 new infections per day in seven days, rising), Current Utah seven-day average: 1,182 (rising), Southern Utah counties in high transmission level (masks required, gatherings to 10 or less): Garfield (18.1% positive tests, 472.4 per 100,000 case rate), Southern Utah counties in moderate transmission level (masks recommended, gatherings to 25 or less): Washington (12.6% positive tests, 327.9 per 100,000 case rate), Iron (8.3% positive tests, 153.5 per 100,000 case rate), Southern Utah counties in low transmission level (masks recommended, gatherings to 50 or less): Beaver (7.1% positive tests, 197.6 per 100,000 case rate), Kane (6.5% positive tests, 90.8 per 100,000 case rate). Categories. St. George Regional Hospital/Intermountain Healthcare: Where: 400 East Campus St. George Regional Hospital, 544 S. 400 East, St. George. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Individuals are encouraged to make educated personal healthcare decisions, to continue to slow the spread of the COVID virus, it is further resolved, that Washington County will not support nor impose any economic lockdowns or mask mandates, says Almquist. "Have you lost a family member to COVID? The CDC defines it as follows: "Natural immunity is acquired from exposure to the disease organism through infection with the actual disease.". They can choose to comply with the K-12 mask mandate or they can choose to go home with their parents. On Friday, Springdale announced it will maintain a requirement of masks until the metric thresholds stated in. Many of the reactions to the report criticized the demonstrators, calling them "entitled" and"proudly hostile," while others likened it to "a straightparody"fit for a"Saturday Night Live" sketch. State ending mask mandate for health care settings April 3 East Oregonian Mask mandates terminated in Utah after House vote - KSTU He is the proud father of two boys, his youngest a champion against both autism and Type 1 diabetes. WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) The Navajo Nation has rescinded a mask mandate that's been in effect since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Friday, fulfilling a pledge. The debates came as the Utah State Legislature is already grappling with COVID-19 within the Capitol itself. We encourage Salt Lake County residents and visitors to do these things, regardless of whether or not a mandate is in place," she said in a statement. Where: 745 N Dixie Dr in St. George and 915 Red Cliffs Dr. in Washington City.