2nd person dies in Utah from coronavirus, 480 cases of coronavirus confirmed

A second person has died from complications related to coronavirus, health officials said on Friday.

Utah has 480 confirmed cases of coronavirus, state health officials announced. Tri-County Health Department (which covers most of the Uintah Basin) reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 Friday as well.

As of Thursday, March 26, a total of 7710 * people have been tested for Covid-19 by public labs in the state. The state announced on Tuesday it had increased its testing capacity to about 2,600 people a day.

State Epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn announced the state has set up a donation process for personal protective equipment.

“It is important to know that we’re not in need or accepting home made items  at this point. We really need surgical grade gowns, gloves, face shields, N95 masks and surgical masks.”

“We’re also asking that all health professionals and allied health professionals stop non-essential use of personal protective equipment, so that we do have supply for our health care workers in the event that we get a surge of patients for COVID-19 here in Utah.