Wasatch County COVID-19 Task Force

Officials in Wasatch County have created a task force to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Wasatch County COVID-19 Task Force is actively working to limit the impact of this disease on our communities.

 
 
Importance of Wearing a Mask

Click image for a brief video explaining how masks help prevent the spread of germs

Wasatch County: Low Risk Phase

 
Wasatch County is now in the low risk (yellow) phase, which includes specific guidelines for individuals and businesses. For questions, call 435-657-3276
 
Click HERE for attestation forms, signage, and other materials to help you stay safe during this phase, including a digital copy of the State of Utah's Phased Guidelines.
 
Call the HIGH-RISK HOTLINE: 877-424-4640 (M-F, 8a-5p) if you are at high risk for COVID-19 and are struggling to meet basic needs. For more details, click HERE

 

Current Situation

Local Cases, CDC Update, Global Case Map

Local Resources

Assistance for Individuals & Businesses

About COVID-19

FAQs, Educational Videos, Print Materials

Public Information

News, Official Declarations, etc.

 

Quick Links

COVID-19 Business Manual
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"Stay Safe to Stay Open" website
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Information About Local Testing
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Event Planning Template
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What To Do If You Are Sick
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Stress & Coping During COVID-19
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Latest News

17June

Gov. Herbert Announces Utah Leads Together Volume IV

Gov. Gary Herbert announced the latest volume of Utah Leads Together. Volumes I, II, and III of the plan presented economic phases, color-coded health guidance, and initial plans for Utah's new economy. Volume IV presents Utah's economic recovery and revitalization plan...read more

3June

County Council COVID-19 Update: June 4

Health Officer Randall Probst discussed the current situation regarding COVID-19, including a review of a recent surge of cases in Wasatch County and across the state. Heber Valley Hospital Administrator Si Hutt also presented information about COVID testing...see video

20May

County Council COVID-19 Update: May 20

Health Officer Randall Probst discussed the current situation regarding COVID-19, including a review of questions from the public about moving from the orange (moderate) risk level to yellow (low) risk level and an explanation about the process to change levels...see video

20May

Governor Herbert Announces Utah Leads Together 3.0

Version 3 of the Utah Leads Together plan builds upon Version 1, released March 24, 2020, and Version 2, released April 17, 2020, by sharing critical instructions for high risk populations, addressing impacts to Utah’s multi-cultural community, and planning for Utah’s economic recovery. We anticipate there will be additional versions of this plan as we manage the new risk of COVID-19....read more

13May

County Council COVID-19 Update: May 13

Health Officer Randall Probst discussed the current situation regarding COVID-19, including a review of criteria established by the State of Utah for moving from the orange (moderate) risk level to yellow (low) risk level...see video

11May

Hotline for Individuals at High-Risk for COVID-19

This hotline is primarily for those who live at home (not in a care facility) and who do not have a support system to help them follow the "red" high-risk guidance. Through the county-based Area Agencies on Aging, individuals will be served with things like meals, delivery of goods necessary for life (e.g. groceries, medical supplies, prescriptions) and transportation to medical appointments....read more

6May

County Council COVID-19 Update: May 6

Health Officer Randall Probst discussed the current situation regarding COVID-19, including a review of additional resources added to the county's coronavirus website and some changes made by Governor Herbert to the state's phased guidelines...see the video

30Apr

County Council COVID-19 Update: April 30

Wasatch County Health Officer Randall Probst presented the county's new directive to the council. This directive follows Governor Herbert's Executive Order by adopting the State of Utah's COVID-19 Phased Guidelines. The directive rescinds the county's previous Public Health Order and is effective May 1, 2020 at 12:01 AM...see the video

28Apr

Lt. Governor Cox Announces "A Mask for Every Utahn"

Lt. Governor Spencer Cox announced a new program from the State of Utah: A Mask for Every Utahn. This program is designed to help everyone in Utah get a mask as the state moves into the moderate risk phase of the coronavirus response. A household can get up to six masks for free. Sign up to receive masks at coronavirus.utah.gov/mask...visit program website

21Apr

County Council COVID-19 Update: April 21

Health Officer Randall Probst presents the new public health order "Protect the Public from COVID-19" issued April 21, 2020. The order allows for additional participation in outdoor activities while continuing the practice of social distancing. Guidelines encourage individuals to wear a mask in public places and continue distancing...see video of announcement

15Apr

County Council COVID-19 Update: April 15

Health Officer Randall Probst updates the county council on the current situation about COVID-19, including a discussion on strategies to get businesses back to work once the stay at home order is reduced or removed...see video

13Apr

County Council COVID-19 Update: April 13

Health Officer Randall Probst updates the county council on the current situation about COVID-19, including a discussion on an extension of the "Stay at Home" Public Health Order originally set to expire on April 14...see video

8Apr

County Council COVID-19 Update: April 8

Health Officer Randall Probst updates the county council on the current situation about COVID-19, including a discussion on trends and what they mean for the public health order. The COVID portion of the meeting begins at the 10 minute mark and ends at the 57 minute mark...see video

3Apr

County Council COVID-19 Update: April 3

Local officials including Heber Valley Tourism and Economic Development Director Dallin Koecher, Heber Valley Hospital Administrator Si Hutt, and Sheriff Jared Rigby update the County Council on COVID-19, including a review of the county's resources available for healthcare as well as for the business community during the pandemic...see video

30Mar

Health Officer Announces Stay at Home Public Health Order

Health Officer Randall Probst announced a "Stay at Home" order during a special hearing of the County Council today. The intent of the Order is to ensure that the maximum number of people self-isolate in their places of residence to the maximum extent possible, while enabling essential services to continue. Read the order by clicking HERE. Watch the announcement...see video

27Mar

County Council COVID-19 Update: March 27

County Manager Mike Davis and Health Officer Randall Probst update the County Council on COVID-19, including a review of the county's emergency declaration and Governor Herbert's new "Stay Safe, Stay Home" directive...see video

27Mar

Governor Herbert Announces "Stay Safe, Stay Home" Directive

Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued a “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive to all Utahns today. This is not a shelter in place order, but rather the next step in the Urgent Phase laid out in the Utah Leads Together plan. This directive seeks to make clear what individuals and businesses should do to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our state and communities...read the directive here

25Mar

County Council COVID-19 Update: March 25

Wasatch County Emergency Manager Jeremy Hales and Health Department Emergency Response Coordinator Lewis Hastings update to the County Council on the government response COVID-19, including a review of incident management strategies and structure...see video

24Mar

County Council COVID-19 Update: March 24

Health Officer Randall Probst, Superintendent Paul Sweat, and Wasatch Mental Health Program Manager Chad Shubin update to the County Council on COVID-19, including a review of strategies to help people maintain mental wellness during social distancing and resources the school district has available to students during the dismissal period...see video

24Mar

Governor Herbert Releases "Utah Leads Together"

Gov. Herbert released “Utah Leads Together,” a comprehensive task force plan to mitigate the economic consequences of COVID-19. The plan aims to eventually return Utah to the record-setting economic growth it enjoyed before the pandemic. The report and economic playbook include recommendations from dozens of Utah state and industry leaders...read the plan HERE

23Mar

County Council COVID-19 Update: March 23

Health Officer Randall Probst and Wasatch County EMS Director Clair Provost provide an update to the County Council on COVID-19, including a review of local cases and the revised Public Health Order issued by the Utah Department of Health over the weekend...see video

20Mar

County Council COVID-19 Update: March 20

Health Officer Randall Probst updates the County Council on COVID-19, reviewing some new resources on the county's website, such as educational videos and links to assistance programs available to the community... see video

19Mar

County Council COVID-19 Update: March 19

Health Officer Randall Probst and Heber Valley Hospital Administrator Si Hutt update the County Council on COVID-19, including the hospital's process for deciding who to test and how they should get tested... see video

Other Websites

Utah Task Force

CDC COVID-19

National Task Force