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April 1, 2020
TRICOUNTY HEALTH ISSUES LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERPublic Health Order Issued for Duchesne, Uintah and Daggett County Residents
TriCounty Health Department issues local public health order taking effect at 12:00 a.m. on April 2, 2020, for Duchesne, Uintah, and Daggett County residents, coinciding with Governor Gary Herbert’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Directive. The purpose of the public health order is to preserve the health of residents and slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Uintah Basin.
“If our communities will come together and abide by this order we can collectively slow the spread of COVID-19,” TriCounty Health Officer Jordan Mathis, said. “Slowing the spread of COVID-19 is the most critical component in our fight against this disease. If we can slow its spread we can preserve our limited healthcare resources to successfully treat those individuals who become severely impacted by this disease. All of these efforts add up to lives saved, but we all have to do our part.”
The order is based on Governor Gary Herbert’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Directive issued on March 27, 2020. The order is specific to all individuals as well as high-risk individuals.
All individuals are ordered to:
In addition, the order specifies: Active measures must be employed by management of any public place to avoid the formations of gatherings of individuals, including lines, where possible; cash payments are strongly discouraged; all dine-in and self serve food is prohibited; facilities that must close to public access include swimming pools, public amusement or entertainment, theaters, gyms, gymnastic and dance studios, schools, public playgrounds, and state parks are closed to any persons whose primary residence is outside of the county in which the state park is located.
The public will see signs posted around parks, indicating playground equipment is closed for activity to preserve the health and well-being of children and families.
The full order can be found here
For up to date information regarding COVID-19, visit tricountyhealth.com, coronavirus.utah.gov and follow TriCounty Health Department on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and #utahcovid19.
TRICOUNTY HEALTH ISSUES LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERPublic Health Order Issued for Duchesne, Uintah and Daggett County Residents
TriCounty Health Department issues local public health order taking effect at 12:00 a.m. on April 2, 2020, for Duchesne, Uintah, and Daggett County residents, coinciding with Governor Gary Herbert’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Directive. The purpose of the public health order is to preserve the health of residents and slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Uintah Basin.
“If our communities will come together and abide by this order we can collectively slow the spread of COVID-19,” TriCounty Health Officer Jordan Mathis, said. “Slowing the spread of COVID-19 is the most critical component in our fight against this disease. If we can slow its spread we can preserve our limited healthcare resources to successfully treat those individuals who become severely impacted by this disease. All of these efforts add up to lives saved, but we all have to do our part.”
The order is based on Governor Gary Herbert’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Directive issued on March 27, 2020. The order is specific to all individuals as well as high-risk individuals.
All individuals are ordered to:
- Stay at home as much as possible.
- Self-quarantine for 14 days after being exposed to an individual presenting symptoms of illness consistent with COVID-19.
- Limit gatherings to only members of the same household or residence.
- Limit visits to hospitals.
- Not visit nursing homes, or other residential care facilities.
- Not attend school outside the home.
- Not arrange or participate in playdates or similar activities.
- Not allow children on public playground equipment.
- Not dine out except for carryout or delivery.
- Not congregate at trailheads and other outdoor spaces
- Not travel to, or participate in activities at, any of the following locations:
- places of public amusement or public activity, including theaters;
- public swimming pools; or
- gyms, fitness centers, and gymnastic and dance studios.
- Not engage in close-contact or team sports, or any sport that requires sharing equipment.
- Not go to or engage in activities at a state park located outside the county in which you reside.
- Not participate in any gatherings with individuals not from the same household or residence.
- Not visit hospitals except for medical care.
- Engage in Essential Travel as infrequently as possible.
In addition, the order specifies: Active measures must be employed by management of any public place to avoid the formations of gatherings of individuals, including lines, where possible; cash payments are strongly discouraged; all dine-in and self serve food is prohibited; facilities that must close to public access include swimming pools, public amusement or entertainment, theaters, gyms, gymnastic and dance studios, schools, public playgrounds, and state parks are closed to any persons whose primary residence is outside of the county in which the state park is located.
The public will see signs posted around parks, indicating playground equipment is closed for activity to preserve the health and well-being of children and families.
The full order can be found here
For up to date information regarding COVID-19, visit tricountyhealth.com, coronavirus.utah.gov and follow TriCounty Health Department on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and #utahcovid19.
March 27, 2020
President Trump Signs New COVID-19 Legislation
Congress has approved, and President Trump has signed, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on Friday, March 27, 2020. The CARES Act will provide financial relief for businesses and individuals. The bill is extensive and includes provisions for business continuation loans, including payroll and mortgage relief, employment tax deferrals, insurance coverage for testing and future vaccinations, relaxation in rules regarding hardship withdrawals and loans against retirement programs, and more.
President Trump Signs New COVID-19 Legislation
Congress has approved, and President Trump has signed, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on Friday, March 27, 2020. The CARES Act will provide financial relief for businesses and individuals. The bill is extensive and includes provisions for business continuation loans, including payroll and mortgage relief, employment tax deferrals, insurance coverage for testing and future vaccinations, relaxation in rules regarding hardship withdrawals and loans against retirement programs, and more.
MARCH 27, 2020
TriCounty Health Announces First COVID-19 Case
Case is believed to be the result of community-acquired transmission
TriCounty Health Department (TCHD) announced today the first resident in Uintah County with COVID-19. TCHD believes this case is a result of community-acquired transmission with recent travel to the Wasatch Front.
“While this is our first case, we do not anticipate it being our last. We are asking people not to panic but to remain vigilant regarding their personal hygiene, physical distancing, and staying home at the first sign of symptoms,” emphasized TriCounty Health Medical Advisor, Dr. Karl Breitenbach. “Minimizing travel, even within our community, will lower the risk to yourself and others.”
The patient is an adult male over the age of 18 and under the age of 60. The patient is not hospitalized and is currently recovering at home. Due to medical privacy laws, TCHD will not release further information about this case.
“When talking about community-acquired, we simply mean that through our investigation we are unable to link this case to any other confirmed positives,” TriCounty Health Officer, Jordan Mathis, explained.
TCHD is currently notifying appropriate locations and individuals of potential exposure. TCHD is instructing those with potential exposure to this case to quarantine at home. Local public health employees will monitor those in quarantine for symptoms. Symptoms may include cough, fever over 100° F, or shortness of breath.
Quarantine at home means individuals should not leave home for ANY reason, except when advised by their health care provider to seek medical care in person. They should not go to work, school, or any public place, including stores, theatres, restaurants, or any other retail establishment. They should not visit family or friends or have any visitors at home.
TCHD recommends those potentially exposed households clean frequently touched surfaces in their homes every day; this includes counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. Additional recommendations for all residents include frequent handwashing, avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose, and stay home when you are sick.
If a potentially affected household notices symptoms in anyone in their home, they should isolate the ill person away from the other members of the household and contact a health care provider via telephone. Do not seek medical care in person without first contacting the facility in advance to receive instructions.
Most people with COVID-19 experience only mild illness. People over the age of 60 and those with other health concerns are more likely to develop serious illness.
March 24, 2020
On March 24, 2020, Gov. Herbert released “Utah Leads Together,” a comprehensive task force plan to mitigate the economic consequences of COVID-19. The plan aims to eventually return Utah to the record-setting economic growth it enjoyed before the pandemic. The report and economic playbook include recommendations from dozens of Utah state and industry leaders. If you have questions or comments about this plan, please email businessutah@utah.gov.
TriCounty Health Announces First COVID-19 Case
Case is believed to be the result of community-acquired transmission
TriCounty Health Department (TCHD) announced today the first resident in Uintah County with COVID-19. TCHD believes this case is a result of community-acquired transmission with recent travel to the Wasatch Front.
“While this is our first case, we do not anticipate it being our last. We are asking people not to panic but to remain vigilant regarding their personal hygiene, physical distancing, and staying home at the first sign of symptoms,” emphasized TriCounty Health Medical Advisor, Dr. Karl Breitenbach. “Minimizing travel, even within our community, will lower the risk to yourself and others.”
The patient is an adult male over the age of 18 and under the age of 60. The patient is not hospitalized and is currently recovering at home. Due to medical privacy laws, TCHD will not release further information about this case.
“When talking about community-acquired, we simply mean that through our investigation we are unable to link this case to any other confirmed positives,” TriCounty Health Officer, Jordan Mathis, explained.
TCHD is currently notifying appropriate locations and individuals of potential exposure. TCHD is instructing those with potential exposure to this case to quarantine at home. Local public health employees will monitor those in quarantine for symptoms. Symptoms may include cough, fever over 100° F, or shortness of breath.
Quarantine at home means individuals should not leave home for ANY reason, except when advised by their health care provider to seek medical care in person. They should not go to work, school, or any public place, including stores, theatres, restaurants, or any other retail establishment. They should not visit family or friends or have any visitors at home.
TCHD recommends those potentially exposed households clean frequently touched surfaces in their homes every day; this includes counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. Additional recommendations for all residents include frequent handwashing, avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose, and stay home when you are sick.
If a potentially affected household notices symptoms in anyone in their home, they should isolate the ill person away from the other members of the household and contact a health care provider via telephone. Do not seek medical care in person without first contacting the facility in advance to receive instructions.
Most people with COVID-19 experience only mild illness. People over the age of 60 and those with other health concerns are more likely to develop serious illness.
March 24, 2020
On March 24, 2020, Gov. Herbert released “Utah Leads Together,” a comprehensive task force plan to mitigate the economic consequences of COVID-19. The plan aims to eventually return Utah to the record-setting economic growth it enjoyed before the pandemic. The report and economic playbook include recommendations from dozens of Utah state and industry leaders. If you have questions or comments about this plan, please email businessutah@utah.gov.
