Utahns Could Gather In Large Groups Without Masks Sooner Than You Think

With the year anniversary of the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the very near future, people are beginning to wonder when things will return to normal.

According to Governor Cox, it could be a lot sooner than you think.

2KUTV reported that the Governor announced a possible date that Utah residents will likely be able to gather in large groups again without needing to wear masks.

Governor Cox wrote on Twitter, "I'm really baffled by the pessimism we keep hearing from D.C. Almost all the science (including concerns about variants) is overwhelmingly positive. With vaccine numbers soaring, I truly believe that we will be celebrating maskless in large groups by the 4th (if not sooner)."

Infectious disease physician Dr. Andrew Pavia stated, "We have been pretty good at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory before."

He added, "I do worry that the pressure to let up the pressure to open up and have mass gatherings and go back to life as normal as few months too soon could really cause enormous problems."

Cox told 2News that with the vaccine supply coming into the state, it is entirely possible to celebrate July 4th without restriction.

In December, Utah was getting anywhere form 8,000 to 12,000 doses a week. Now, the state is getting anywhere from 60,000 to 70,000 per week.

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