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TexasTowelie

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Fri May 1, 2020, 05:57 PM May 2020

Utah should expect 2nd wave of COVID-19 in Utah this fall, state epidemiologist says [View all]

As the state loosened COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, the state epidemiologist warned Utahns to expect a second wave of the disease this fall — and for it to linger as a threat for perhaps a year.

“We are anticipating a second surge in cases to coincide with the flu season, given that they’re both viruses and spread in the same way,” Dr. Angela Dunn said at a Friday briefing.

She cautioned that exactly what will happen is unknown, and many different prediction models exist. “None are perfect in predicting what’s going to happen, especially with a novel pandemic.”

Still, she said the state is working with health care providers and local health officials to prepare for a second wave.

Read more: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/05/01/utah-should-expect-nd/
(Salt Lake Tribune)

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