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UDOH announces details of shift to “steady state” in COVID-19 pandemic response

(Salt Lake City) – Today, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) announced additional details about the implementation of a “steady state” response to the COVID-19 pandemic, first announced by Governor...
Last updated: March 30, 2022

Big changes coming to UDOH-sponsored COVID-19 testing sites

(Salt Lake City, UT)—As the state of Utah transitions to a Steady State response to the pandemic, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) will transition to a more long-term, sustainable...
Last updated: March 28, 2022

UDOH-sponsored COVID-19 testing sites for the week of March 21, 2022

Visit https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-covid-19-testing-locations/ before visiting a testing site for the most up-to-date information on operating hours, types of tests offered at each site, associated costs, who may be tested at the site, etc.  Testing...
Last updated: March 21, 2022

UDOH-sponsored COVID-19 Testing Sites for the Week of March 14, 2022

Visit https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-covid-19-testing-locations/ before visiting a testing site for the most up-to-date information on operating hours, types of tests offered at each site, associated costs, who may be tested at the site, etc.  Testing...
Last updated: March 14, 2022

UDOH-sponsored COVID-19 Testing Sites for the Week of March 7, 2022

Visit https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-covid-19-testing-locations/ before visiting a testing site for the most up-to-date information on operating hours, types of tests offered at each site, associated costs, who may be tested at the site, etc.  Testing...
Last updated: March 7, 2022

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How we talk about suicide, mental health, and traumatic events matters. When we follow safe messaging guidelines, we contribute to a hopeful narrative about triumph over adversity. We communicate that support is available. Safe messaging promotes resiliency, encourages help-seeking, publicizes prevention successes, and encourages actions to help prevent suicide. 

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