Gov. Spencer Cox wades into gubernatorial malpractice as the tide of omicron overtakes Utah, Robert Gerke writes – By Robert Gehrke (Salt Lake Tribune) / January 11, 2022
The governor’s actions speak louder than the hollow words of appreciation for Utah’s doctors and nurses.
Next time Gov. Spencer Cox talks about how he values front-line health care workers, remember this simple truth: He could have done literally nothing, let Salt Lake County’s mask requirement go forward unimpeded, and overburdened hospitals would have benefitted.
Instead, the governor on Monday directed state agencies located in Salt Lake and Summit counties that they do not have to abide by the county health orders. Instead, he’s only making Utah’s COVID-19 situation worse.
It defies all logic. And, frankly, is gubernatorial malpractice.
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