SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s population is concentrated in six counties on the Wasatch Front, and in Cache and Washington Counties.
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A cursory look at Utah’s COVID-19 case counts might make you believe the virus is primarily a factor there, but it’s actually just as — or more — prevalent in some smaller counties.
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For example, San Juan, Summit and Wasatch Counties all have higher overall rates of COVID-19 measured in proportion with their populations.
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Another example, in the week from Tuesday, June 30 to Monday, July 6, Millard County saw more positive tests per capita than any other in Utah.
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Along with following case counts, we’re seeing the average number of deaths due to COVID-19 inch up. They just hit an average of 3 per day for the first time. Deaths are considered a “lagging indicator” meaning case increases are reflected in the number of deaths for 2-4 weeks, which is a concern as Utah’s numbers have settled around 550 cases per day.
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