A Utah business owner is calling on Gov. Spencer Cox to veto the bill that would end Utah’s mask mandate on April 10 because he says many essential workers
Many younger frontline workers, deemed "essential" employees, won't get full protection from the COVID-19 vaccine before Utah is expected to lift its mask mandate on April 10. Caption: KUTV: Jim Spiewak reports That concerns Matt Caputo, the CEO of Caputo's Deli, even though customers will still be required to wear a mask in his store for the time being. READ:Utah businesses could still require masks, despite state restrictions likely loosening.
All Utah adults will be eligible for COVID vaccines on April 1, governor says
State expects to have 1.5 million doses by April 10.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kris Romijin gets his Covid-19 vaccination from MacKenzie Heffernan, at the Mountain America Expo site in Sandy on Monday, March 8, 2021. | Updated: March 11, 2021, 3:00 a.m.
Prompted by the impending end of the state’s mask mandate on April 10, Gov. Spencer Cox said he anticipates that COVID-19 vaccines will be available to every adult in Utah by April 1.
“Once it became clear that the Legislature planned to end the mask mandate immediately, and with a veto proof majority,” said Cox spokeswoman Jennifer Napier-Pearce, “our administration worked with them to push the date back to get as many people vaccinated as possible.”
Where to dine in a tent, igloo or greenhouse in Utah; a new distillery opens; and Super Chix adds more stores
Chicken chain coming to Riverton, Spanish Fork and St. George. Park City gets a new eatery.
(Photo courtesy of Wasatch Brewery) The outdoor igloos at Wasatch Brewery in Salt Lake City and Park City have festive lights, heaters, blankets, air purifiers, and enough room for eight people. | Updated: Dec. 11, 2020, 9:32 p.m.
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Last month, The Salt Lake Tribune shared the story of pandemic-safe dining globes at Cafe Galleria in Midway. Since then, we’ve discovered more restaurants with creative outdoor dining structures.