Health
Kelsey Earl
Alpine school district, Utah’s largest, is going to remote learning because of COVID cases
Alpine School District will move to two days of remote learning days to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Salt Lake County Council members facing pressure, threats over vote on mask mandate
The pressure and threats come one day before a vote by the Salt Lake County Council to overturn an existing indoor mask mandate.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
The best mask against the omicron variant: Factors to consider
The best mask or respirator to fight omicron can be determined by fit, filtration, breathability, durability, and quality control.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts, Becky Bruce, and Simone Seikaly
Salt Lake County Council likely to keep mask mandate, with chair’s support
Salt Lake County Council Chair Laurie Stringham said she is inclined to vote to keep an indoor mask mandate in Salt Lake County, breaking a possible tie and swinging the vote in favor of the mandate.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Davis Tech suspends public COVID-19 testing, saying move is temporary
Davis Tech has temporarily suspended public COVID-19 testing, to redistribute testing to Davis District schools.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Eliza Craig
UPDATE: Salt Lake County Council will hold special meeting on Thursday to vote on mask order
Tuesday's Salt Lake County Council meeting was a marathon. The council decided they will hold a special session to vote on the mask order.2 years ago
Martha Harris
University of Utah will require masks this semester
The University of Utah will require people to wear masks on campus this semester even though Governor Cox says they don't have to.2 years ago
DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer
Omicron wave prompts media to rethink which data to report
For two years, coronavirus case counts and hospitalizations have been widely used barometers of the pandemic's march across the world.2 years ago
Jessie Yeung, CNN
Djokovic admits he didn’t immediately isolate after positive Covid test, as Australia probes possible discrepancies in tests
Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday admitted he did not immediately isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last month -- but denied knowing he had the virus when attending public events.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Canyons School District announces a day of online learning next week
The Canyons School District announced it will switch to a day of online learning on Tuesday, Jan. 18. In-person learning will resume on Jan. 19.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah health officials on state’s covid risk score calculator: race/ethnicity isn’t automatic qualifier
But Utah health officials say they will reevaluate variables in the current COVID-19 risk score calculator using more recent data.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Health officials tell Utahns to prepare for long lines at COVID-19 testing sites
Utah residents should expect to spend some time in line at COVID-19 testing sites, officials say.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Draper COVID-19 testing site closed for several hours
The Draper COVID-19 testing site closed after the generator died. The site will reportedly remain closed for several hours on Tuesday.2 years ago
Travis Caldwell and Deidre McPhillips, CNN
Covid-19 hospitalizations reach record high, HHS data shows
The number of US patients hospitalized with Covid-19 has hit a record high -- a situation straining health care networks and pushing states toward emergency staffing and other measures as they struggle to cope.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Could Utah’s Omicron peak happen soon? Doctors say it’s possible
Doctors say it's possible the Omicron peak in Utah could happen soon, but booster shots are needed.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County Mayor blasts Gov. Cox’s decision on masks in state-run buildings
Salt Lake County mayor responded with harsh words to Governor Cox after the state decided it won't require masks be worn in state-run buildings.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, home COVID-19 will be required to be covered by insurance companies.2 years ago
Eliza Craig and Dan Bammes
Salt Lake County Council Chair will not call a special session on the indoor mask order
The Salt Lake County Council chair will not be calling a meeting to keep the health department's indoor mask order from taking effect.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Park City High School starts ‘test to stay’ protocol for COVID-19, other schools likely to follow
The 'test to stay' protocol is now being enforced at Park City High School after a high number of COVD-19 cases.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How to vaccinate the whole world (not just rich countries) against COVID
A global-supply chain expert discusses the steps necessary to vaccinate the whole world -- not just wealthy countries -- against COVID-19.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah children and COVID: four have died, child vaccinations are above average
The number of Utah children that died of COVID-19 is low, health officials fear that may lull parents into false security.2 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah sets new daily COVID-19 case record for second day
The Utah Department of Health reported 8,913 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, for a total of 672,567 since the pandemic began.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Tune up heaters, turn up caution; Experts warn about carbon monoxide poisoning
Winter brings an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. As temperatures drop, Utahns turn up their fuel burning heaters which can produce the deadly and lethal gas.2 years ago
