Health
Mary Richards
Bad air day bill would set up more options for state telework
Utah’s air quality has improved so much during the pandemic, that lawmakers seem supportive of allowing more state employees to work from home.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Doctors say pediatric influenza and RSV cases are practically non-existent in Utah this year
Doctors say the efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 are stongly impacting the spread of other respiratory problems like influenza and rsv3 years ago
Becky Bruce
COVID-19 deaths in Utah: Who were the people that we’ve lost?
Utah continues to see fewer deaths from COVID-19 than the national average, Here's what we know about the 1,853 we lost.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Poll says 12% of Utahns say they will opt-out of the COVID-19 vaccine
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll discovered 12% of Utahns say they will not get the vaccine3 years ago
Saige Miller
US marks 500K COVID-19 deaths as Utah cases continue to drop
As the United States tops 500,000 coronavirus deaths, Utah continues to see a drop in confirmed cases3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Sandy Fire offers clinical help to firefighters after difficult calls
The focus on mental health by Sandy Fire is a relatively new approach in handling the stress of the most difficult calls.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Local health officials update COVID-19 numbers, discuss “vaccine hunters”
Local health officials say some people are going on the search for a COVID-19 vaccine, despite not meeting the state requirements.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
What’s the best option for booking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment?
Starting on Monday afternoon, everyone over the age of 65 will be eligible to apply for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Utah. So what's the best way to go about getting one?3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
COVID-19 hospitalizations are dropping steadily in Utah
But one doctor with Intermountain Healthcare says decreasing COVID-19 hospitalizations isn't a cue to ease up on social distancing or masks.3 years ago
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
The British government declared Sunday that every adult in the country should get a first coronavirus vaccine shot by July 313 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Salt Lake County: Vaccine appointments now available for Utahns 66 and older
As the state speeds up its vaccine rollout, Salt Lake County opened appointment slots to Utahns who are 67 years old Saturday evening.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Utah is getting more vaccines but can the state handle the demand?
The KSL Investigators were curious about the state's plan to iron out the kinks, so they sat down with Governor Spencer Cox to learn how Utah intends to improve its current vaccine rollout plan.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Harmons will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible groups
Harmons Grocery pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible groups on Friday at 10 locations in Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties.3 years ago
John Wojcik & Cami Mondeaux
Bill allowing schools to opt out of mask mandate gets favorable recommendation
A new bill, sponsored by Senator Ron Winterton, would give school districts in Utah the option to no longer enforce a mask mandate.3 years ago
Rafael Romo, CNN
How Chile became a leader in COVID-19 vaccination
With 12.43 people vaccinated for every 100 people, Chile now has the fifth-highest vaccination rate per capita in the world after Israel, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Vaccination process quick and easy for one Utah County couple
When Marj Eldard heard that the state was making COVID-19 vaccination available to those 65 to 69 years old, she didn't hesitate, she booked an appointment in Utah County for her and her husband for later that same day.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Genealogy cancer research focuses in on Utah
Researchers are beginning to conduct a study of family genealogy and cancer-causing variants and Utah is the best place to start.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Gov. Cox: Misinformation about COVID vaccines is dangerous
Here's a rundown of what Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was asked during KSL NewsRadio's monthly "Let Me Speak to the Governor" program.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Local clergy, chaplains ready to again serve hospital patients in person
Utah clergy members are excited to reconnect with hospital patients in person following a change in guidelines from Intermountain Healthcare.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Postpartum depression or anxiety impacts 43% of Utah moms study says
Along with postpartum depression, the report highlighted the importance of screening new moms and moms-to-be for mental health issues.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Weber County delays vaccine appointments until next week, cites national weather crisis
The Weber County delays are due to shipping delays caused by the frigid weather gripping much of the United States.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah gets access to COVID-19 exposure notifications
Starting today, Utah residents with smartphones should receive alerts asking them to opt-in for COVID-19 exposure notifications.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah may be at 20% herd immunity, infectious disease expert says
MURRAY, Utah — An infectious disease specialist at Intermountain Healthcare says with the number of people who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and the number of people with antibodies, the community may be at about 20% herd immunity. “We’re probably somewhere just under 20%, at this point, and that’s a […]3 years ago
