Health
Nick Wyatt
Recreational waters might contain fecal matter after recent storms
Water experts say recent storms might have washed human and animal fecal matter into lakes, reservoirs, and rivers across Utah.3 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Masks dominate Canyons School Board meeting before classes start
SALT LAKE CITY — Parents packed the recent meeting of the Canyons School Board to talk about masks and COVID-19 ahead of the new school year. While some parents voiced concerns about masks, and others worried a mask mandate is needed, Canyons district officials say the issue is out of their hands because of a law […]3 years ago
Mary Richards
Investigators talk about “moneygrubbers” in elderly Medicare fraud
SALT LAKE CITY — The Federal Government is calling out scammers for Medicare fraud and taking judicial action against them. The Department of Justice says two nurse practitioners in Montana were just sentenced this week for conspiring to defraud Medicare out of millions of dollars. Former US Attorney for Utah, John Huber, told KSL’s Dave […]3 years ago
Paul Nelson
ICUs are ‘at or beyond functional capacity’ with new COVID cases
While overall hospitalizations haven’t reached the highs we saw in months past, doctors report ICUs are just as full as they were earlier this year.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts and Becky Bruce
Parents protest rumored mask mandate, but Salt Lake County officials weren’t issuing one
A large crowd of parents showed up in force to protest rumors about a coming Salt Lake County mask mandate. The rumors weren't true.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Coping with grief and loss during a pandemic
Dr. Kristin Francis, a psychiatrist with Huntsman Mental Health, shares her advice on coping with grief during the pandemic.3 years ago
JOSH BOAK and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
Biden to announce new eviction ban due to COVID spread
The Biden administration will announce a new 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives.3 years ago
Colby Walker
“A pandemic of the unvaccinated:” Gov. Cox, state leaders update Utah COVID-19 status
The governor called the recent spike in new COVID-19 cases in Utah a "pandemic of the unvaccinated" in an update for state residents on the numbers.3 years ago
Heather Kelly
Access to BYU’s academic website depends on reporting vaccine status
Access to Brigham Young University's academic website may depend on reporting your vaccine status.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah Department of Health releases COVID-19 recommendations for schools
According to Utah Department of Health Data, just about a third of children ages 12 to 18 in Utah schools are currently vaccinated against COVID-19.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
COVID cases in Utah ICUs nearing critical levels
Utah officials report that when ICUs in state hospitals reach 85% capacity, they are "functionally out of" staffed ICU beds.3 years ago
LISA MASCARO, JOSH BOAK and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
Furious lawmakers in Congress say they were blindsided when President Biden asked them to provide a last-minute solution to protect renters.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Top OB-GYN groups recommend pregnant women get COVID-19 vaccine
SALT LAKE CITY — Two of the nation’s leading medical groups representing obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYN specialists) recommend that anyone who is pregnant should be vaccinated against COVID-19. The groups previously said a vaccine shouldn’t be withheld from pregnant people, but stopped short of recommending it. OB-GYN groups recommend vaccine for pregnant women The American […]3 years ago
The Associated Press
Disney requiring US employees to be vaccinated against virus
Disney is requiring all of its US employees to get vaccinated against the virus.3 years ago
Mary Richards and Saige Miller
Intermountain doctor: Get vaccinated to slow the spread of COVID-19 variant in schools
Dr. Eddie Stenehjem encourages everyone to keep educating their peers about the benefits of being vaccinated before the Delta variant spreads throughout schools this fall.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Back to school: Don’t forget about the other important immunizations
People are getting fewer of the other important recommended immunizations for school children since the COVID-19 pandemic began.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah reports 1,211 new COVID-19 cases Friday, 351 hospitalized
Friday, the Utah Department of Health reported 1,211 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, just after the CDC revealed the Delta variant is much more contagious than previously thought.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Local expert gives insight on Simone Biles situation
Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics earlier this week to put her mental health back in order. One local expert gives his take on Biles' decision.3 years ago
Saige Miller
‘Another step in the wrong direction,’ says Cox in response to Utah reporting over 1k new cases of COVID-19 Thursday
Utah Governor Spencer Cox is calling the 1,113 new cases of COVID-19 reported by the Utah Department of Health Thursday "another step in the wrong direction."3 years ago
Colby Walker, Curt Gresseth & Becky Bruce
Cox says he’s not pushing mask mandates for Utah schools
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said the guidelines about mask requirements in Utah schools will be shared with the public as soon as tomorrow.3 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Disney will require masks at parks in indoor areas in Florida and California
Workers and guests will be required to wear masks or face coverings indoors at Disney resorts and theme parks in Florida and California again.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Your guide on how to find a COVID-19 vaccine in Utah
Whether you live in Morgan County, Moab, or Midvale, this guide will help you figure out how to find the COVID-19 vaccine in Utah.3 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall issues mask mandate for government buildings
All patrons must wear a mask inside Salt Lake City government buildings following an executive order from SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall.3 years ago
