Health
Mary Richards
Utah school districts getting a count for teacher/staff COVID vaccines
Utah school districts are starting to give a count of how many COVID-19 vaccines they will need for the teachers and staff. Gov. Gary Herbert included educators in phase 1 of the vaccine rollout plan. They don’t have an exact date yet for school districts to get the COVID vaccines, but expect them in January. […]3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah Nurses, ICUs stretched, even as hospitalizations stabilize
COVID-19 hospitalizations have plateaued over the past few weeks in Utah, even so, the ICUs remain packed and nurses are often stretched thin.3 years ago
Eric Levenson and Jacqueline Howard, CNN
What we know about Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine and how it differs from Pfizer’s
Moderna's coronavirus vaccine candidate is similar to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that was authorized and shipped out to the first Americans earlier this week.3 years ago
SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
The presidential palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for COVID-19 and has placed himself into self-isolation for seven days.3 years ago
Mary Richards
FDA approves new at-home test for coronavirus
This is a nasal swab kit for coronavirus that can be used at-home for anyone ages two and up, with results in about 20 minutes.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
BYU outlines plans to keep campus safe from COVID-19 this winter
Earlier this year, Brigham Young University, BYU, students were tied to surging COVID-19 cases in Provo.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Smith’s, Kroger to offer COVID-19 vaccine in Utah once it’s available
The Kroger affiliate will partner with state health departments and the federal government to provide the vaccine to residents in Utah.3 years ago
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson
Health care workers are first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Utah
A handful of University of Utah health care workers are among the first people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the state.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
COVID vaccine rollout underway, but not everyone plans to sign up
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah and the other states will start distributing COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they receive shipments of doses, but not everyone appears willing to line up to get a shot. ABC News planned to broadcast a special report from 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday detailing the COVID vaccine rollout. You […]3 years ago
Mary Richards
Water main break causes pandemic problem for 3 Midvale schools
The pandemic means a water main break in Midvale forces the closure of three schools, since kids won't be able to wash their hands.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Proposed law seeks to allow any doctor to recommend medical marijuana
Utah legislators are introducing a new bill that would allow any doctor to recommend dosages of medical marijuana to patients.3 years ago
Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Distribution update: COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin to arrive in Utah
Utah hospitals are rolling out their "tiered-distribution process" for the COVID-19 vaccine as the first doses arrive in the state.3 years ago
Eric Levenson, CNN
ICU nurse in New York among the first people in the US to get authorized coronavirus vaccine
A critical care nurse was the first person in New York and among the first people in the United States to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
How will the COVID-19 vaccine get to Utah’s hospitals?
Five major hospitals in Utah are getting ready to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. But how will the vaccines make it there?3 years ago
David G. Allan, CNN
Pandemic diaries: Why journaling now is the best time to start or restart
You are living in an extraordinary time. So much is happening in the world, in your country, in your life. Making sense of it, processing, coping and even harnessing it to your benefit is important work.3 years ago
Susannah Cullinane, CNN
US readies for first Covid-19 vaccinations as country nears 300,000 deaths
Eleven months after the earliest recorded case of coronavirus in the United States, medical workers are preparing to give the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, with deliveries set to arrive at administration sites from around 8 a.m. ET Monday.3 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE, MIKE STOBBE and MORRY GASH Associated Press
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
he first trucks carrying a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States pulled out of a Michigan manufacturing facility Sunday, with the shots that are critical to stopping the nation's coronavirus outbreak beginning in earnest a day later.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
A zoning change means another option for the homeless in SLC
Another option is coming for those experiencing homelessness in SLC. This after a zoning change at the Airport Inn, 2333 W. North Temple.3 years ago
Ryan Meeks
UDOH says first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Monday
he Utah Department of Health announced on Twitter that the first shipment of the new COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Monday3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Researchers predict Utah’s COVID-19 death toll could more than double by April
The University of Washington is projecting the COVID-19 death toll could more than double by the beginning of April3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
100-year-old ‘Candy Bomber’ tests positive for COVID-19
Utah native and 100-year-old "Candy Bomber" Gail Halvorsen has tested positive for COVID-19, family members confirmed Friday.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Shortage of Clorox wipes expected to last until mid-2021
One of Clorox's top executives says customers shouldn't expect to see a steady supply of the popular Clorox wipes until mid-2021.3 years ago
Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean
The mind-boggling logistics of transporting one of the most important vaccines in history
Two coronavirus vaccines are in line to be authorized for emergency use in the United States, and a massive transportation network is standing at the ready once they receive government clearance.3 years ago
