Health
Madeleine Porter
Request to block public transportation mask mandate rejected by Justice Clarence Thomas
Justice Clarence Thomas has rejected a request to block the Biden administration's Covid-19 public transportation mask mandate.3 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Intermountain doctors voice frustration with unvaccinated as COVID-19 cases rise
Intermountain Healthcare doctor says nearly 95% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 are those who are unvaccinated.3 years ago
Heather Kelly
Less water doesn’t mean fewer mosquitos
We’re seeing numbers now like we normally would in our peak, the end of July, first part of August.3 years ago
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson
‘We screwed up.’ Governor Cox retracts his Utah vaccination rates claim that 70% of eligible Utahns are vaccinated
Governor Cox celebrated 70% COVID-19 Utah vaccination rates. The state is retracting the statement due to a data reporting error.3 years ago
Heather Kelly
Utah’s smoky air is burning our lungs
"There's also a lot of ash and debris in the smoke." said Dr. Harris. "It's all coming into your lungs, that your lungs are trying to get rid of."3 years ago
Madeline Holcombe, Holly Yan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN
CDC: Delta variant seen in more than half of coronavirus cases in US
The Delta variant poses a "significant threat," to unvaccinated people said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.3 years ago
Mark Jones
Navajo Department of Health reports 14 new cases of COVID-19
The Navajo Department of Health announces 14 new cases of COVID-193 years ago
Nick Wyatt
12 counties in Covid-19 high transmission category
This is the first time since March so many counties have been in the Covid-19 "high" transmission category, according to the Utah Department of Health.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
How is ‘The Great Resignation’ impacting health care in Utah?
All over the country, millions of people are up and quitting their jobs and looking for better options called "The Great Resignation".3 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah to receive additional pandemic funds for schools
The Utah State Board of Education will require each district to apply for the pandemic relief funds to make sure it goes to schools who need it the most.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Water health advisory due to manganese lifted in South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake officials alerted residents they have lifted the water health advisory for elevated levels of manganese on Wednesday3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah health officials worried COVID-19 could spread to younger children
The Utah Department of Health said they're concerned about COVID-19 spreading among unvaccinated children in younger age groups.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Gov. Cox: Utah met 70% vaccine goal by 4th of July
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said on Tuesday that 70% of Utah residents who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine have meeting their goal to do so by the Fourth of July.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Family of man accused of starting apartment fire in Murray say mental illness and lack of care were factors in the blaze
MURRAY – Family members of a man accused setting a Murray apartment complex on fire say there is more to his story. They say he has been dealing with severe mental health problems, and they believe the fire could have been prevented if he had access to proper care. Police booking affidavits say Forrest Wilkinson […]3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Utah close to July 4th vaccine goal, Cox says
The goal of 70% of Utah residents receiving at least one dose of the vaccine by July 4 is within reach, with an estimated 69% vaccinated.3 years ago
Heather Kelly and Becky Bruce
New effort focuses on mental health aid to underserved communities
Intermountain Health Care joined community organizations serving LGBTQ+ and Latinx populations to address mental health needs in underserved communities.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
South Salt Lake reports elevated manganese levels in drinking water
While manganese does not pose a concern for most people, South Salt Lake leaders advised parents of young infants not to use tap water for their bottles.3 years ago
Heather Kelly
Food insecurity is higher than ever in Utah
"The hot temperatures have driven those bills so high and so incredibly out of budget, food is first thing to go off the list."3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Governor Spencer Cox asking unvaccinated Utahns to get vaccinated
Governor Spencer Cox is asking Utahns who aren't vaccinated to get the COVID-19 vaccine to prevent the spread of a COVID-19 variant.3 years ago
Heather Kelly
The pandemic took a toll on the well-being of your child
Your child picked up on your stress and its affect on your well-being during the pandemic, researchers found after looking at life after a year of COVID.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Opinion: We need more support for Utah moms’ postpartum mental health
Climb Out of the Darkness is held close to the summer solstice to metaphorically shine light on the darkness of postpartum mental health.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Stewart seeks to block US funding going to places like Wuhan lab in China where pandemic may have started
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart wants to block taxpayers' dollars from funding places like the Wuhan laboratory in China3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Analysis: Obamacare survives third failed attack before Supreme Court
Despite a third challenge before the US Supreme Court by Republican-led states, the justices once again preserved Obamacare (7 to 2) as the law of the land.3 years ago
