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132 new cases, no new fatalities in latest COVID-19 update from Utah Department of Health

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Posted at 12:46 PM, May 24, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-24 14:46:52-04

The Utah Department of Health has released Sunday’s updated COVID-19 numbers across the state.

There are now 8,392 lab-confirmed cases, which is an increase of 132 since Saturday.

3,364 new tests have been given, bringing the statewide total to 194,443. The positive test rate is approximately 4.3%

688 people have been hospitalized in connection to COVID-19 since March. Currently, there are 96 positive COVID-19 patients hospitalized

No new deaths were reported, keeping the statewide total at 97.

5,081 cases are considered recovered, which is approximately 60% of those who have tested positive.

The Utah Department of Health is not expected to hold a press conference on these updated numbers.