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Over 650 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday: 2 new deaths

Virus Outbreak Vaccines Volunteers
Posted at 12:58 PM, Mar 10, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-10 14:59:01-05

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health reported 658 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday and two additional deaths.

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The state's rolling seven-day average for the number of positive tests is 520 per day. The rolling 7-day average for percent positivity of "people over people" is 8.6%. The rolling 7-day average for percent positivity of "tests over tests" is 4.16%.

Officials also report that a total of 902,391 vaccines have been administered in Utah.

READ: Utah plans to open up vaccine eligibility to all adult residents April 1

With the seven additional deaths, the state's death toll now stands at 1,992:

  • Male, between 65-84, Juab County resident, hospitalized at time of death
  • Female, between 65-84, Tooele County resident, long-term care facility resident