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One year later, Utah’s first COVID-19 patient recalls ‘surreal’ experience

Mark Jorgensen says he may have some long-term effects from the disease, but doesn’t regret going on the cruise where he likely caught the coronavirus.

(Photo courtesy of Mark Jorgensen) Mark Jorgensen, the first Utahn to be treated for COVID-19, takes a ride in an ambulance. He spoke Sunday about his experience with the coronavirus on the one year anniversary of his arrival to Intermountain Medical Center.