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OGDEN, Utah — The Utah National Guard, in cooperation with the Utah Department of Health, is helping provide COVID-19 vaccinations and monoclonal antibody infusions to patients living in long-term care facilities throughout the state. On Jan. 19, Utah National Guard Soldiers and Airmen began administering vaccinations in Utah County to civilians that are 70 or older, according to National Guard press release. “We are excited to be on the frontlines of helping the governor in the delivery of vaccines,” said Tech. Sgt. Eric Bornemeier, medical team noncommissioned officer in charge. “We are here to serve the community, our families and…

OGDEN, Utah – For instance, the rolling seven-day average of new cases reported Sunday by the Utah Department of Health was 1,794. A week ago, it was 2,548. The number of people hospitalized Sunday due to COVID-19 was at 461. The week prior, it was 557. The number of coronavirus patients occupying ICU beds was down by more than 40, and the percentage of ICU beds occupied declined from 97.4% to 88.7%. Meanwhile, the rolling seven-day percentage of positive tests is also down from the previous week. On Sunday, it stood at 19.4%. The week before, it was at 22.6%.…