It’s about 16%, which is more than three times what government officials hope to see.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jazz fans wear masks in Vivint Arena for NBA action between the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, January 29, 2021.
According to the Utah Department of Health, the percentage of positive COVID-19 tests in Utah remained stable at just over 16%. That’s still more than three times the 5% rate that state health officials say the coronavirus is under control.
And the number of deaths rose by 17 – although six of them occurred before January 13 and are not reported until now after test results are confirmed.
Vaccinations reported in the past day / total vaccinations • 13,672 / 325,457.
Cases reported in the past day • 1,201.
Deaths reported in the past day • 17.
Salt Lake County reported nine deaths: two men, ages 25 to 44; a man and a woman 45 to 64; two men 45 to 64; and two men and a woman over 85.
There were three deaths in Washington County: a woman aged 45 to 64; and two women over 85.
Two Utah County residents died, both women over 85.
And there was one death each in Cache County (a man aged 85 and older); Davis County (a woman aged 65 to 84); and Weber County (a woman aged 65 to 84).
Hospital admissions reported in the past day • 396. That’s six less from Monday. Of those currently hospitalized, 130 are in intensive care units – one more than on Monday.
Tests reported in the past day • 7,499.
Percentage of positive tests • 16.02%. That’s about the same as the seven-day average of 16.6%.
Totals so far • 348,409 cases; 1,685 dead; 13,576 hospital admissions; 2,035,662 tests.