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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert issued an executive order on Wednesday explaining new guidance for social gatherings, recreational activities and other recommendations for the moderate-risk phase.
The state transitioned from high to moderate-risk last week as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across Utah.
Herbert’s new order says that "private social interactions" are allowable in small groups of up to 20 people, so long as everyone involved has followed proper health and social distancing guidelines.
“I am grateful to all Utahns who take these public health recommendations seriously,” Herbert said in a statement. “We still need to be extremely cautious in the moderate-risk phase, and much of that caution will carry into the low-risk phase as well.”
The order clarifies that residents should not participate in group sports where individuals would be closer than 10 feet from each other.
Additionally, clients who receive personal service may remove face masks if it’s interfering with the service.
Gyms are allowed to hold conditioning and skill activities so long as social distancing guidelines are followed.
The order, which is effective immediately, will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on May 15.
As outlined in the governor’s original order, residents should still practice social distancing and follow health guidelines.
“Following these guidelines is crucial to ensuring the safety and health of all Utahns,” Herbert said.
