Health
Simone Seikaly
Utah health officials respond to FDA authorization of Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15
They urge counties and others to wait for final approval from the Centers for Disease Control before making plans to administer to younger Utahns.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Saratoga Springs police officer injured by knife in rescue attempt
Police say a Saratoga Springs officer is being treated after helping rescue a man in Eagle Mountain who wanted to end his own life.3 years ago
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
EXPLAINER: Did US hiring slow because of a ‘labor shortage’?
The broadest explanation for the jobs report is that any time an economy has to recover from a severe shock, the road back isn't smooth.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
At long pandemic last, it’s time to celebrate nurses
After 14 long months, as the pandemic begins to loosen its grip, it's finally time to celebrate the heroes among us -- nurses.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bayou bar and restaurant in SLC requires full COVID-19 vaccination
Pushback includes angry and vulgar telephone messages, but The Bayou's owner says the requirement protects his staff and customers.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah COVID-19 cases will keep decreasing according to health officials
Health officials say Utah has “passed the plateau” when it comes to new COVID-19 cases as the rolling seven-day average of cases continues to drop.3 years ago
John Wojcik
West Jordan brothers participating in COVID-19 vaccine trial for children
A pair of Utah brothers have volunteered for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial in children and are sharing their experience.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Advocates believe Jill Biden’s visit will inspire more Latino community members to get vaccinated
Leaders with Utah’s Latino community are hoping First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to their COVID-19 vaccination clinic will inspire more people to get vaccinated.3 years ago
Mark Jackson
College convocations for the University of Utah held in-person this year
For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person college convocations at the University of Utah are happening.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
In Grand County, masks to remain on government property, city facilities
Grand County will still require masks on government property, in part, because it remains at Utah's High-Risk Status.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly and Marc Giauque
Blood-clotting patient treated at U of U Health had J & J vaccine
The male blood-clotting patient was treated for Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) syndrome and recovers at home.3 years ago
Mary Richards and Becky Bruce
Local, state officials react to end of Utah COVID-19 public health orders
The end of public health orders in Utah under the "Endgame Bill" means we're doing better than expected, sooner than expected, Gov. Spencer Cox said.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Granite School District board meeting ends early due to anti-mask protest
The Granite School District had to shutdown their board meeting Tuesday night as anti-mask protestors voiced their feelings.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah singer Alex Boye holds concert to thank frontline workers
Alex Boye says he was inspired to hold these concert s after hearing horror stories from doctors and nurses who were overwhelmed with patients when the pandemic was at its worst.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
COVID-19 threshold criteria met in Utah, ending most public health orders
The legislation established a threshold for eliminating COVID-19 public health orders based on case rates, ICU utilization, and prime doses of vaccine allocated to the state.3 years ago
John Wojcik
White House announces higher refugee cap, Utah leaders tout resources
SALT LAKE CITY — The White House announced that more refugees will be admitted into the country this year. It’s a decision that could have a significant impact on Utah. Major refugee announcement from the White House President Biden made it official Monday that the nation’s refugee cap will be raised to 62,500 for this […]3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County taking walk-in patients for COVID-19 vaccine
Salt Lake County leaders are asking everyone to spread the word about Walk-in COVID-19 vaccines. They have thousands of doses at the ready3 years ago
John Wojcik
COVID-19 testing underway at Elk Ridge Middle School following outbreak
COVID-19 testing is set to begin at Elk Ridge Middle School in South Jordan following dozens of positive cases in the past two weeks.3 years ago
John Wojcik
IHC caregivers reflect on one-year anniversary of trip to New York
A select group of Intermountain caregivers are reflecting on the one-year anniversary of their trip to New York.3 years ago
Marc Giauque
Gov. Cox: It’s time to bring COVID-19 vaccines ‘to the people’
Utah's governor announced efforts Thursday to take the COVID-19 vaccines "to the people," including a mobile vaccination clinic.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Homeless camp cleanups continue in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City officials continue homeless camp cleanups and offer resources by removing two camps near downtown on Wednesday.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Festivals and events are returning to Salt Lake City this summer
Events in Salt Lake City are finally returning with the hope that the new COVID-19 recommendations will keep people safe while having fun.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
“Project Safeguard” aims to help police respond to people with special needs
Eight police departments and two dispatch centers in Salt Lake County came together with Project Safeguard to respond to people with special needs.3 years ago
