Health
Madeleine Porter
Tooele County vaccination clinics struggle to fill appointments
Tooele County brought in roughly 12,000 vaccine doses for a teen vaccination clinic, but when not all doses were spoken for, they opened up shots to adults.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Utah nears 1 million fully vaccinated Utahns, more to be done for ‘vaccine equity’
With nearly 1 million Utahns fully vaccinated, the state is focusing vaccine efforts on Utah's multicultural and rural communities.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Church historic sites reopening after more than a year
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says the faith's historic sites will begin re-opening in May, after more than a year of coronavirus.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Environmental officials have grim prediction for Utah’s water quality picture
As the world celebrates Earth Day, environmental officials said there’s some very bad news about the water quality in Utah. They say it’s declining, and they believe it’s just going to keep getting worse.3 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.3 years ago
CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press
Arizona third-grader holds food drives to help in pandemic
An 8-year-old boy living in metro Phoenix has been staging food drives from his home in response to the pandemic.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah health leaders predict increase in COVID-19 cases
Officials with University of Utah Health are predicting an increase in statewide COVID-19 cases over the next couple of weeks.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Dr. Angela Dunn to leave state health department for Salt Lake County
Dr. Angela Dunn will soon leave the Utah Department of Health to take a new role as executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Districts find ways to administer COVID-19 vaccine to Utah students
There’s a big effort by health officials and educators to make sure teens who are eligible to get the COVID-19 get it. Educators in Summit County have already started vaccinating kids, while schools district in Salt Lake County will be following suit.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 related deaths for 9th day
The Navajo Nation has reported finding no new COVID-19 related deaths for the ninth consecutive day.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Grand County seeing bump in COVID cases amid springtime visitors
Grand County is seeing the highest COVID-19 case rates in the state. Springtime is also when the area sees tens of thousands of visitors3 years ago
Saige Miller
More than 500k Utahns qualify for ‘zero-dollar,’ lower premium health care plans
The latest COVID-19 relief package expanded 'zero-dollar' premium and lower-premium health care options to over 500,000 Utahns.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Face masks required in Utah national parks, but not in all gateway cities
Rules governing face masks in Utah's national parks are set by federal officials and fall within an executive order from President Biden.3 years ago
Mark Jackson
2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns after COVID-19 delay
The 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns to Salt Lake City this Saturday after a year of "bubble" competitions amid the pandemic.3 years ago
HOPE YEN and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press
Half of US adults have now received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccination
The announcement marks another milestone in the nation's largest-ever vaccination campaign, but more there's more work ahead to convince skeptical Americans.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Summit County pushing to vaccinate teenagers next week
The Summit County Health Department wants to vaccinate its teenagers ages 16 and 17 years old this coming Monday, April 19.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Doctors urge COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant, breastfeeding women
Doctors say more and more research shows pregnant and breastfeeding women should get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their babies.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Intermountain study: Blood type is not risk factor for Covid-19
A new large local study concludes blood type is not a risk factor in Covid-19 cases or severity, according to Intermountain Healthcare researchers.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Pfizer CEO: 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine ‘likely’ needed within 12 months
Pfizer is anticipating people will need a third vaccine dose within a year of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect themselves.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Summit County offering a Pfizer vaccine clinic for teenagers
The Summit County Health Department is holding a Covid-19 vaccine clinic for teenagers in the county, offering only the Pfizer vaccine.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Blood clots from J&J vaccine, what are the possible symptoms?
Blood clots associated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine are specific to women and are relatively rare.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Violence over mask policy won’t be tolerated, governor says
The governor pointed out businesses have the right under the law to enforce rules, including any mask-wearing policy, on their property.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: How often do people leave treatment centers??
75% of people in treatment centers in Utah choose to stay in treatment and receive the care they need. But about a fourth walk away.3 years ago
