COVID-19 Numbers
The Utah Department of Health reported no deaths but 185 new COVID-19 cases Monday. The state’s test positivity rate is now at 3.7% — up slightly since this time last week. Officials also said 122 people are currently hospitalized with the disease. Vaccination efforts continue, with more than 1.7 million doses administered so far in Utah. —
Caroline Ballard
Utah Treasurer Resigns
Utah’s state treasurer announced Monday that he will resign at the end of the month. David Damschen has served as treasurer since 2016, and was re-elected for a second full term this past November. He is leaving to head the Utah Housing Corporation, which provides financing for affordable housing. Gov. Spencer Cox will appoint an interim state treasurer to serve until the next general election in 2022. —