COVID-19 IN UTAH

RESOURCES & INFORMATION

As public health emergencies intensify around the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs is working closely with other state and local agencies to elevate the unique concerns and impacts that the outbreak has on underserved, underrepresented, and systemically marginalized populations.

OUr COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DURING COVID-19

We want to ensure that all of our communities understand the current recommended precautions to keep Utahns safe and mitigate the risk of exposure.

The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs urges Utahns to consider and work towards the following:

Be flexible, inclusive, and culturally appropriate in your actions and communication.
Actively dispel xenophobic misinformation that COVID-19 is linked to individuals of a specific ethnicity, race, or national origin.
Respond to this crisis with unity and compassion.
Remember we are all only as safe as those members of our community who are most underserved.

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We will continue to work with state and local partners to encourage that practices and policies to address COVID-19 are culturally inclusive and mindful of our marginalized communities. Please also see the resources below that may be helpful in navigating this situation.

State Resources

The State of Utah has been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by centralizing information and combining efforts. Here are a few resources to refer to:

Coronavirus.Utah.Gov
- Official State Information
Utah Department of Health
Utah Department of Workforce Services
Utah Office of Health Disparities
Utah-211 (Dial 2-1-1 to connect to health and human resources)

National Resources

For nationwide updates and information, please see:

What Multicultural Communities Need
to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help stop the pandemic. A vaccine fact sheet in Spanish & English has been created in partnership with the Multicultural Advisory Committee, the Utah Department of Health, and the State of Utah's COVID-19 Response. Cost, immigration status, or lack of insurance are not obstacles to getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Visit https://coronavirus.utah.gov/vaccine or https://coronavirus.utah.gov/vacunas (para Español) for more information.

Download and Read the Fact Sheet

Request a Community Vaccine Clinic

Stay UPDATED

Follow these social media pages to receive frequent COVID-19 updates from the state.

State of Utah COVID-19 Response:
Emergencias En Español:
Weekly State COVID-19 Briefings:
- Governor Gary R. Herbert's Facebook Page
  - En español

Community-Based Resources

Updated Frequently

Indian Health - Utah Department of Health
Navajo Department of Health
Navajo Nation Hotline for COVID-19 (928-871-7014)
Northwestern Band of Shoshone Tribe
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
San Juan Public Health Department
Uintah-Ouray Health Service Unit, Indian Health Services
Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake
Utah Navajo Health System
Sacred Circle Healthcare
Utah Division of Indian Affairs

Social Services

Updated Frequently

AT&T
- AT&T is offering low-cost wireline home Internet service to qualifying households
Charter Communications
- Charter Communications signed on to the "Keep Americans Connected Pledge" launched by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. The goal of this campaign is to provide consistent service and internet access to Americans as extreme circumstances, like the COVID-19 outbreak, occur.
Comcast- Mountainwest Region
- Comcast is increasing access to and speeds of internet essentials to support Americans through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Emery Telecom
- To ease the stress and burdens on families, if you have a student K-12 or a student attending college and do not have Internet service with Emery Telcom, we are offering free Internet and a phone line until the end of the school year (May 31st, 2020).
T-Mobile
- T-Mobile has also released a new plan of service for customers to have increased access to data and information.
Verizon
- Verizon has released a statement on its preparedness for customers and company employees amidst COVID-19.

Stay Safe. Stay Informed.

What You can Do to Stay Healthy

Everyone can take steps to stop the spread of disease. Click on the button below for ways to protect yourself and loved ones as recommended by the State of Utah's COVID-19 Response.

Protect Yourself

Physical Distancing & Mental Health

Public health officials have advised that individuals practice physical distancing or limiting physical interactions to decrease potential of COVID-19 spread. Please take time to assess your emotional and mental health accordingly.

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Healthcare Access & Testing

If you believe you have been exposed or have symptoms associated with COVID-19, please see testing resources below and limit your physical contact with others.

Please use certified telemedicine services such as, the official COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-456-7707 if you have any questions, so as to not overload hospitals at this time.

Testing:

Additional Resources:

Utah Medicaid Information
What to Know about Coronavirus & Your Insurance
Reccomendations for Providers in the State of Utah
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that those affected by the "public charge rule" and other immigrants CAN receive medical care and testing without fear of repercussions if they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms.

Contact tracing is part of the process of supporting patients and warning contacts of exposure in order to stop chains of transmission (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)

COVID-19 Contact Tracing Training Opportunities:

*Please note that certain jurisdictions may require different courses upon hiring.

News Alerts

The situation is always changing. The following are news resources to help you stay informed.