Health
Colby Walker and Mary Richards
With J&J vaccines arriving in Utah, Gov. Cox optimistic
Utah’s governor is all-in on all of the COVID-19 vaccines – he says J&J doses will arrive this week, and Utah is on the way to having a much better summer.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah doctors look back on one-year fight against COVID-19
As Utah crosses the one-year anniversary of fighting the coronavirus, doctors and health officials are reflecting on what they’ve learned.3 years ago
Colby Walker
UPDATE: Police arrest man suspected of burning ex-girlfriend’s dog
Police have arrested a suspect they say severely injured a dog by setting it on fire in Magna near 9400 W and the N. Frontage road by I-80.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
UDOH announces more options for people looking for COVID-19 vaccine
The Utah Department of Health is partnering with three major health care companies to offer more COVID-19 vaccine options3 years ago
Saige Miller
FREE rapid COVID-19 tests are available at these Utah locations this week
The state of Utah is continuing to provide free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to residents Here is where you can get your free COVID-19 test this week.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Salt Lake health officials discuss timeline for vaccination appointments
Starting Monday, people as young as 16 with qualifying medical conditions can schedule to get a COVID-19 vaccination in Salt Lake County.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Stimulus check for working moms? How pandemic affected women
Policy makers are trying to find solutions after many working moms found themselves forced to leave the workforce during the pandemic.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Health officials mark one year since COVID-19 arrived in Utah
It has been more than a year since Utahns learned they were not immune from a global pandemic. March marks one year since COVID-19 arrived in Utah.3 years ago
The Associated Press
First US J&J vaccine doses shipping Sunday night
Nearly 4 million doses of the newest COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped Sunday night, and will begin to be delivered to states for injections starting on Tuesday.3 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Intermountain Healthcare reflects on the anniversary of COVID-19 in Utah
St. George resident Mark Jorgensen reflected on the anniversary of his becoming the first COVID-19 patient in Utah, at Intermountain Healthcare.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Gov Cox: J&J vaccine should be available in Utah this week
An FDA committee unanimously recommended an emergency use authorization for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Saturday.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah officials confirm vaccine webpage “error” that allowed those not eligible to sign up
Approximately 7,000 uneligible people made appointments which will be cancelled over the next 24-hours.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bill preventing employers to require employee vaccinations moves to final vote
Under this bill, your employer couldn't require you to get a vaccine unless you were at significant risk of exposure.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
UDOH says new FDA guidelines on Pfizer COVID-19 cold storage will make it easier to administer
The FDA is announcing major changes to how the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer can be stored, officials say it could make distribution easier.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Local health officials: Utah may reach herd immunity by end of summer
Almost a year after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Utah, local health officials say the state is nearing herd immunity.3 years ago
Saige Miller
U Health doctor: If you’re offered the J&J vaccine, get it
One University of Utah Health doctor says don't worry about vaccine brand names. If you're offered the J&J vaccine--get it.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Latter-day Saint Charities donates $20 million to support global vaccination campaign
Latter-day Saint Charities is donating $20 million to support the global campaign to provide 2 billion COVID-19 vaccines to those in low and middle-income countries.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Plans moving forward for return of Summerfest and other celebrations across Utah
The popular city-wide celebration of Summerfest in Orem is expected to fully return this summer and similar events could reportedly follow suit.3 years ago
Colby Walker and Lindsay Aerts
Apple CEO, Jazz owner, and Imagine Dragons star partner in donation to Encircle Youth
Apple CEO Tim Cook, Jazz owner Ryan Smith, and Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds announced a partnership donation of $4 million to Encircle, an organization that provides programs and mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.3 years ago
Paul Nelson and Saige Miller
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in Utah next week if approved
The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is one step closer to being released across the country including Utah and health officials are very excited.3 years ago
John Wojcik
New health order could impact school dances, graduation ceremonies
A recent order from the Utah Department of Health could have a major impact on school activities this spring.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah’s governor more optimistic than DC on return to normal as Utahns weigh in
Nearly half of Utahns think it will be at least a year before we return to normal in the COVID-19 pandemic. But Utah’s governor is more optimistic.3 years ago
Saige Miller
UDOH renews COVID-19 public health order, makes minor revisions
The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is renewing and making a few tweaks to the statewide public health order in effect to help limit the community spread of COVID-19.3 years ago
