To address disproportionate case counts and identify ways to center equity in crisis-response, Governor Gary R. Herbert convened a Multicultural Advisory Committee, a main recommendation from the said a report released by the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, entitled “Local Needs Among Utah’s Multicultural Communities”.
This six-month overview summarizes the Multicultural Advisory Committee’s approach to addressing the disparate impact of COVID-19 on communities that have also suffered from historic disinvestment and structural inequity. We believe that the state can move forward creating model practices, particularly during times of emergencies, that are culturally inclusive and considerate of all people in Utah.