• The state ended limits on gatherings and social distancing related to the coronavirus on May 4, 2021 after the state reached several metrics laid out in the “COVID-19 endgame” bill passed earlier this year.
  • Utah’s mask mandate ended on April 10, 2021, however, indoor establishments may encourage or enforce masks as they choose.
  • The former Governor lifted a ban that prohibits restaurants from serving alcohol after 10 p.m, and all businesses can reopen if they take precautions.
  • On November 8, the Governor implemented a mask mandate in hopes to curb the recent spike in cases. In areas with high to moderate risk, indoor dining capacity is limited to 75%, groups of different households were required to keep six feet apart, and alcohol sales must end at 10 pm. Bars were required to limit occupancy to 75%, and masks were required for all individuals in indoor public settings.
  • Although in-person dining will be allowed as long as social distancing is maintained and the health of employees is monitored, the state still says takeout and delivery are preferable. Restaurants must operate at 50 percent capacity so long as masks are worn and hand sanitizer is used before each trip to a self-service line; tables must be six feet apart; 10-person party limit.
  • Restaurants must also sanitize the utensils every 30 minutes and individually hand out the needed tools for the line.