Governor Announces Higher Ed/COVID-19 Press Conference

What: The Utah COVID-19 Community Task force, in close consultation with the Utah Department of Health, the Utah System of Higher Education, and the Utah State Board of Education, which are represented on the council, has made recommendations to Utah’s institutions of public and higher education.

Gov. Herbert has approved those recommendations.

These recommendations are designed to limit the spread of novel coronavirus, while helping institutions continue to fulfill their core functions. Details will be shared at this event.

Who: Gov. Gary R. Herbert Lt. Governor Spencer J, Cox Harris Simmons, chair, Utah Board of Regents David R. Woolstenhume, Commissioner of Higher Education, Utah System of Higher Education Ruth Watkins, president, University of Utah Noelle Cockett, president, Utah State University Sydnee Dickson, superintendent, Utah State Board of Education

When: Thursday, March 12, at 12:00 p.m.

Where: State of Utah Emergency Operations Center
350 N. State Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 *See notes for location information

Notes: The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is located on the west side of the Utah State Capitol in a secure area. Members of the media should arrive at the base of the exterior west steps of the Capitol building. From there, you will be escorted to the EOC. The approximate location of the EOC is here.