Health
Becky Bruce
Daily Utah COVID-19 counts now include an assessment of your risk
The numbers included an assessment of COVID-19 risk of illness, hospitalization and death for unvaccinated people compared to vaccinated people.3 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Salt Lake County Council overturns K-6 mask mandate
Salt Lake County Council members voted Thursday afternoon to overturn a mask mandate ordered by the health department for students under age 12 at school.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Latter-day Saints asked to mask up, get vaccinated
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked its members on Thursday to wear a mask when necessary and get vaccinated against COVID-19.3 years ago
Mark Jackson
Joe Morley’s BBQ closes its historic Midvale location Saturday
Joe Morley's BBQ closes its historic Midvale location after decades of service to BBQ loving Utahns.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Overturning recommended mask mandate in schools would be a mistake
Primary Children’s Hospital Infectious Disease Doctor Andrew Pavia believes overturning the mask mandate for schools would be a mistake.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
School mask mandates considered by other local health departments
Those who spoke with KSL said they must speak with a lot of stakeholders before a decision about a school mask mandate is made.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
New cancer center at McKay-Dee will put advanced care closer to home
Work on the new cancer center at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden began this week. When finished it will take up much of the first floor.3 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Some support, others condemn Salt Lake County school mask order
Those in support of the school mask order include the Utah Public Health Association, while Utah Parents United gives it a thumbs down.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Salt Lake County Council likely to overturn mask mandate, chair says
Council Chair Steve DeBry said he thinks council members will vote Thursday to overturn the mask mandate from the Salt Lake County Health Department.3 years ago
Heather Kelly
The presence of antibodies doesn’t rule out need for COVID-19 vaccine
Doctors and health officials say antibodies only determine if a person has fought a virus, they do not predict the necessity for a vaccine.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
RSV infections turning up early in Utah
A common respiratory virus called RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been turning up months earlier than expected in Utah.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Boil water order issued for parts of Cedar City
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Cedar City officials issued a boil water order for parts of the community, after testing showed possible E. coli contamination in some water samples collected Monday. In a post on Facebook, the city said the areas affected by the water notice include 200 South to Shurtz Canyon Drive, and Main Street […]3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Brigham City woman might die of COVID-19 before meeting her newborn
The family of a Brigham City woman report she’s clinging to life after being infected with COVID-19 during the third trimester of her pregnancy.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Summit County health officials concerned by low COVID-19 vaccination rates
In Summit County, more people have received the COVID-19 vaccination than any other county in the state and that has health officials concerned.3 years ago
Nick Wyatt
University of Utah asks students to wear masks for fall semester
The University of Utah will ask everyone on campus to wear masks and encouraged vaccination, but cannot require either under state law.3 years ago
Nick Wyatt and Becky Bruce
Salt Lake County health officials: Masks required at school for kids under 12
UPDATE: Salt Lake County Council expected to vote against mask mandate according to Chairman.3 years ago
JOHN SEEWER Associated Press
Will gyms go the way of arcades and movie rental stores?
The pandemic is reshaping America’s fitness industry and ushering in a new era of home workouts and virtual classes.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Monoclonal antibodies study in Utah shows promise against COVID-19
The monoclonal antibodies study found a 57% reduction in hospitalization rates if administered within seven days of symptoms.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah doctors report rise in breathing problems likely due to smoky skies
Doctors are reporting an uptick in the number of people coming in with respiratory problems likely due to the smoky skies in Utah.3 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
What parents need to know about updated school quarantine policies
Back to school in Salt Lake County comes with a new "normal" for quarantine guidelines -- if your students meets one of the four criteria to stay in class.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Breakthrough COVID cases? Utah Department of Health has the numbers.
Utah Department of Health tracks the number of breakthrough COVID-19 cases.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Headed to the doctor? Expect to be asked about the COVID-19 vaccine
Doctors say they're stepping up after the governor and lieutenant governor asked them to help educate patients about the COVID-19 vaccine.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Air quality still poor around Utah
Unhealthy air will be around for a few more days.3 years ago
