Health
Becky Bruce
Former Utah lawmaker Paul Ray faces serious health scare
House Speaker Brad Wilson asked lawmakers to keep the health of their former colleague, Clearfield Republican Paul Ray, in their prayers.2 years ago
Holly Yan and Amir Vera, CNN
The US just hit a record average of daily new COVID-19 cases
On Tuesday, the US hit a seven-day average of 254,496 new COVID-19 cases.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
What to know about COVID-19 breakthrough infections
If you are fully vaccinated against COVID but have a "breakthrough infection," the good news is you probably won't have as a severe illness -- hospitalization, even death -- as an unvaccinated person.2 years ago
The Associated Press
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all
On Monday, U.S. health officials cut isolation restrictions from 10 days to five days.2 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah health officials warn Utahns to expect long COVID-19 testing lines
Monday, several of the health department's official COVID-19 testing sites featured lines that stretched around the corner and beyond.2 years ago
Jacob Rueda
Utah joins lawsuit against Biden’s Head Start COVID-19 mandate
Utah AG Sean Reyes said in a statement that the mandates are "arbitrary and capricious," and violate a number of different laws.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
BREAKING: Sundance Film Fest now requires booster for attendees
Sundance Film Festival will now require all attendees to have booster shots in addition to a first round of the COVID-19 vaccine.2 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press Health Writer
US adds second COVID-19 pill, this time from Merck
U.S. health regulators on Thursday authorized the second pill against COVID-19, providing another easy-to-use medication to battle the rising tide of omicron infections.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
When to get your COVID booster; virus’ effects on pregnant women
Utah doctors say any day is a good day to get your COVID booster but understand that its strongest impact is 10 days after the shot.2 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
Pfizer pill becomes 1st US-authorized home COVID treatment
U.S. health regulators authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus.2 years ago
Aya Elamroussi, CNN
COVID testing availability is becoming severely strained with rising cases ahead of holiday
(CNN) — With coronavirus cases surging once again, frustrated Americans are struggling to get tested days before Christmas as long lines and increased demand overwhelm some facilities across the country. The catalyst has been the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, which has become the dominant strain in the US in a matter of weeks […]2 years ago
ANDREW MELDRUM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Case drop may show South Africa’s omicron peak has passed
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal that the country's dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.2 years ago
The Associated Press
California to require booster shots for healthcare workers
It was announced Tuesday that California will now require healthcare workers to get the booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine.2 years ago
Kevin Liptak, Nikki Carvajal, Jeremy Diamond and Maegan Vazquez, CNN
Biden announces plan to mail Americans 500 million at-home rapid Covid-19 tests
Pres. Joe Biden announced a number of new efforts to combat a surge of Covid-19 cases in the US, including mailing 500 million at-home tests.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of US COVID-19 cases
Omicron is now the dominant version of COVID-19, accounting for 73% of all new infections last week2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Air quality is unhealthy. What causes Utah’s weather inversions?
Utah is known for winter inversions, but the good news is the latest inversion will likely be blown out by a storm.2 years ago
Kaitlan Collins and Jeff Zeleny, CNN
Biden to give Omicron-focused speech on Tuesday
Presiden Biden will address the nation on Tuesday about the Omicron variant.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
P&G recalls dry conditioner and shampoo products for possible benzene
P&G says the dry conditioner and shampoo products were recalled after a wide review of their aerosol brands found traces of benzene.2 years ago
ANGELO FICHERA and SOPHIA TULP Associated Press
Deceptive video used to link athlete deaths to COVID shots
The death of a 17-year-old athlete in 2013 has been misappropriated in a widely shared video seeking to cast doubt on COVID-19 vaccines.2 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Senate passes bill expanding ALS treatment access
The U.S. Senate passed the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act with unanimous consent Thursday night.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Are there enough beds at homeless shelters? Picture of freezing man has some people doubting
A picture of a homeless man nearly freezing to death is eliciting outrage and frustration on social media, and also leading to questions about shelter availability.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
One person can be the light for someone in a dark place, says rabbi
Utah Rabbi Avremi Zippel is working to create a dedicated webpage for young Jewish professionals to help them help those in despair.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Government regulations can hurt parents with disabilities. Here’s how we fix that, says advocate.
A tweak to federal Medicaid regulations could allow a parents with disabilities to receive help with parenting from a personal assistant.2 years ago
