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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are the latest coronavirus-related updates from Utah and around the world.
As more cases of the novel coronavirus are confirmed in Utah, communities are shutting down large gatherings and cancelling school and classes.
At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced several recommendations for the public to prevent the spread of the virus. Large gatherings should be limited to a maximum of 100 people, and people over the age of 60 should avoid gatherings of more than 20 people.
In conjunction with the Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force, and Local Departments of Health we recommend the following measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19:
— Gov. Gary Herbert (@GovHerbert) March 12, 2020
The full list of recommendations can be found below. Watch the full press conference below or by clicking this link.
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