Teachers union: Utah districts ‘electing to ignore` state health recommendations as COVID-19 cases spike
(World News USA)

Corner Canyon High School in Draper is pictured on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News UEA calls on governor, State School Board for ‘clear, enforceable requirements` based on medical opinion SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Education Association says Utah school districts “are electing to ignore” state health department recommendations at a time COVID-19 cases are spiking. On Friday, the Utah Department of Health reported 1,117 new cases — the largest daily increase in the state during the pandemic. UEA called on Gov. Gary Herbert, the State School Board, local districts and the public to increase efforts to “increase state oversight and compliance measures to protect the...