Health
KSL New Staff
Utah officials watch for COVID-19 variants, say UK strain not dominant yet
"We're actually watching for signs and signals that we may be having variants in the community, like possible reinfection rates or failure rates."3 years ago
Mary Richards
More than a half-million vaccine doses in Utah, or more shots than Utahns have had COVID
With 524,000 vaccine doses administered and more than 350,000 COVID-19 cases in Utah so far, more Utahns have been vaccinated than have had the virus.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Five bars temporarily closed for violating COVID-19 health orders
According to health officials, the five bars temporarily closed reportedly violated one or more of the state's requirements for pandemic operation.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah vaccinations top 500,000, while hospitalizations decreasing
The new number of Utah vaccinations represents 11,811 vaccinations administered since Friday.3 years ago
ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and CHRISTINA LARSON Associated Press
Virus may never go away but could change into mild annoyance
Experts say it's likely that some version of the disease will linger for years. But what it will look like in the future is less clear.3 years ago
SUDHIN THANAWALA and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press
Average US virus cases dip below 100K for 1st time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Intermountain Health to join efforts to expand COVID-19 vaccination sites
Intermountain Health Care will join forces with local and state health organizations to expand vaccination efforts statewide.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter and Paul Nelson
UDOH changes COVID-19 transmission index measurements
Because the UDOH will use "test-over-test" to calculate the average 7-day percent positive rate, they adjusted the transmission index that guides counties.3 years ago
Colby Walker
AP: NY under reported number of COVID deaths in nursing homes
The new number of 9,056 recovering patients sent to hundreds of nursing homes is more than 40% higher than what the state health department previously released.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
COVID-19 vaccine rollout in retail stores and pharmacies begins
People having a hard time receiving the COVID-19 vaccine now have another option; Local retailers have started giving vaccines.3 years ago
KSL News Staff
COVID long-haulers want their stories to be part of the big picture
A group of Utah Covid long-haulers, those who have been suffering the long-term effects of coronavirus, want their stories to be part of the discussion.3 years ago
Saige Miller
More vaccine appointments open for residents 70+ in Utah County
The Utah County Health Department has vaccine doses they'd like to give to residents over the age of 70 on Thursday and Friday.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Gov. Cox: 89% of Utah’s long term care residents vaccinated, more doses on the way
With Utah's uptick in vaccine doses, state and national leaders say everyone, including Utahns over the age of 18 without comorbidities, may be able to get the vaccine sooner than expected.3 years ago
Mary Richards
National and state health officials predict April will be “open season” for vaccine availability
Dr. Anthony Fauci says April will be "open season" for COVID-19 vaccine availability. And Utah leaders believe it could be by the end of May when all adults in the state could get the vaccine in their arms.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
CDC issues Valentine’s Day tips for a safer holiday
The CDC has tips for a safe Valentine's Day this year with the ongoing pandemic. They recommend the safest way to celebrate is virtual.3 years ago
KSL News Staff
A third of Salt Lake City students opt to stay online
Roughly 35 percent of students opted to stick with the online learning option even after Salt Lake City Schools resumed in-person classes.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Cox: COVID-19 vaccine may be available for all Utahns sooner than expected
State leaders believe Utah may start getting enough doses to make COVID-19 vaccines available for everyone who wants one by April or May.3 years ago
Mary Richards and Becky Bruce
Utah businesses should consider vaccine policy, experts say
One big question: whether businesses can fire employees who opt not to get the vaccine, or go against company policy. The answer? Maybe.3 years ago
Jack Guy, CNN
Europe’s oldest person, a 116-year-old French nun, survives Covid-19
Europe's oldest person has survived Covid-19 after testing positive just a few weeks before her 117th birthday.3 years ago
KSL News Staff
Ah ah CHOO! Pollen season starting earlier, lasting longer
Scientists at the University of Utah have found that because of climate change, pollen season is starting earlier, lasting longer and is more severe.3 years ago
Mark Jackson
Intermountain Healthcare: COVID-19 vaccine changes mammogram guidelines
Women planning to get a mammogram should wait four-to-six weeks after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, under the new guidelines outlined this week.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Nine charged for hosting Halloween rave in Utah County, accused of violating state health order
The Utah County Attorney’s Office is filing misdemeanor charges against nine people for their role in a massive Halloween party3 years ago
Marc Giauque
Extra doses bring long line to get vaccinated, says Salt Lake County
People, many over age 70, said they waited in long lines up to three hours to go through the COVID-19 vaccination process in Sandy Saturday.3 years ago
