Utah governor orders statewide mask mandate, new coronavirus restrictions

(Laura Seitz | Deseret News, pool) Gov. Gary Herbert wears a mask prior to speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.

(Laura Seitz | Deseret News, pool) Gov. Gary Herbert wears a mask prior to speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.

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