Health
Simone Seikaly
Let’s Get Moving with Maria: The power of touch can improve lives
If you're looking for ways to improve relationships and to feel better yourself, consider the power of touch. The NBA did!3 years ago
Michele Rowe
“Vaccine shopping” has to stop, health officials urge
Vaccine shopping happens when people make an appointment for a vaccine, then find another appointment but do not cancel the first one.3 years ago
CANDICE CHOI Associated Press
Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or going into quarantine.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Preaching in a Pandemic: How Latter-day Saint missionaries continue their work around the world
Missionaries for the church exemplify how they can teach, uplift, and serve even when they can't meet face-to-face during the pandemic.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Utah health officials: Next week’s distribution of J&J vaccine unaffected by factory mix-up
After a factory mix-up contaminated up to 15 million doses of the J&J vaccine, Utah health officials say it may slow down its distribution.3 years ago
Colby Walker and Saige Miller
All Utah counties out of ‘high transmission’ level for COVID-19, two more counties move to moderate
Not a single county in Utah falls under the "high transmission" index for COVID-19, as two more counties are move to a lower transmission level.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Church handbook update, vaccines “protect health and preserve life”
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reemphasized its long-time position in support of vaccines in the latest update to its handbook.3 years ago
Marc Giauque
Pediatricians welcome Pfizer news on COVID-19 vaccine for children
Pfizer and BioNTech announced their COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children, ages 12-t0-15.3 years ago
LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine batch fails quality check
A batch of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used, the drug giant said late Wednesday.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Navajo Nation confirms first case of COVID-19 variant
The Navajo Nation reported its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Strain Variant B.1.1.7, also known as the U.K. strain on Tuesday.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Salt Lake County to open senior centers in April
After a long wait, senior centers in Salt Lake County will be open to the public starting on April 19.3 years ago
Saige Miller
COVID-19 vaccine eligible to all Utah veterans, spouse, as soon as tomorrow
The SAVE LIVES Now Act allows the VA to expand vaccine eligibility to all veterans, spouses, caregivers and some beneficiaries, despite their VA healthcare enrollment status.3 years ago
ASHRAF KHALIL and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press
Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic is extended
The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who have fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Where to get a free COVID-19 test in Utah this week
Utah is continuing to offer free rapid COVID-19 tests to members of the community in need of one. Anyone ages three and over are eligible to obtain a free test despite not having symptoms.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Doctors urge people to stay mindful of COVID-19 precautions over spring break in Utah
Health care officials say they don’t want spring break to ruin the progress Utah is seeing in the fight against COVID-19.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah’s colleges, universities can’t require vaccine unless they also allow for exemptions
A new law in Utah says Utah's colleges and universities can't require students to prove they've gotten a COVID-19 vaccine to be enrolled3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
New study will determine if vaccinated people can still spread COVID-19
A new national study will determine whether people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 can still transmit the disease, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced Friday.3 years ago
Colby Walker
How family history can help end hereditary cancer
Genealogists at BYU's Center for Family History and Genealogy and the University of Washington have partnered in a public health initiative aimed at preventing hereditary cancer.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Rep. Chris Stewart believes in ending mask mandate for traveling kids
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart has introduced legislation a bill ending the mask mandate for traveling children, leaving it to the parents to decide.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Gov. Cox: FEMA will provide money for COVID-19 funeral costs
More financial help is coming for people hit by COVID-19: The federal government will cover some funeral costs for people killed by the coronavirus.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
U of U testing antidepressant drug for COVID-19
Psychiatrists in St. Louis first observed that the antidepressant Luvox could be effective against COVID-19. Clinical trials are underway in Utah.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Doctors: Pregnant women can and should get COVID-19 vaccine
SALT LAKE CITY — Doctors say pregnant women absolutely should consider seeking out the COVID-19 vaccine, in response to questions shared on social media. Pregant women and the COVID-19 vaccine Dr. Kristen Lilja with Salt Lake Regional Medical Center encourages pregnant moms to consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine. “As of now, data does suggest a […]3 years ago
Mary Richards
Governor Cox scheduled to get COVID-19 vaccine; gives update
Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he was able to get scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine as the state opened eligibility to residents 16 and up.3 years ago
