Health
DANICA KIRKA Associated Press
‘Route out’ of pandemic: UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses
A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
“Test to Stay” rapid testing program at Syracuse High leads to soft closure
Students and faculty of Syracuse High School, in Utah's Davis School District, will remain in an online-only learning mode through Dec. 18.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Navajo Nation expands use of isolation sites as ICU beds near capacity
As ICU beds on the Navajo Nation reach capacity, the Nation is opening up multiple isolation sites to help further prevent the spread of COVID-19.3 years ago
Becky Bruce and Paul Nelson
One last hurdle in the Utah COVID vaccine distribution plan
Utah health officials say they're ready with a COVID vaccine plan once doses are available. The one hurdle still in the way: final FDA approval.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
COVID-19 in Utah: Decrease in new daily cases and no new deaths to report
Data released Sunday by Utah health officials show a decrease in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and no new deaths.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Elder Dale Renlund becomes 2nd Latter-day Saint apostle to get COVID-19
Elder Dale Renlund and his wife Sister Ruth Renlund both tested positive for COVID-19, according to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.3 years ago
Alaa Elassar, CNN
A teacher who turned his home into a PPE factory during the pandemic was honored with a new car
A New Jersey middle school teacher, Jason Erdreich, turned his house into a PPE factory during the pandemic and was thanked with a new car.3 years ago
Saige Miller
COVID-19 hospitalizations reach over 600, another 3,647 people are infected with the virus
COVID-19 related hospitalizations reached a new high of 603, with 212 people currently in intensive care units.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah hospital ICUs expected to be at max capacity for the next few months
at least one doctor expects intensive care units ( ICUs )to be at max capacity for the next couple of months.3 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Sanford Health suspends talks in planned merger with IHC
Sanford Health and Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) disclosed today that Sanford Health has suspended talks about the merger indefinitely.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Health experts: Elderly still at higher risk, so opt for virtual holidays
Health officials know grandparents want to see their loved ones. However, experts are encouraging elderly Utahns to opt for virtual holiday celebrations.3 years ago
JAY REEVES Associated Press
World War II vet beats COVID-19, marks 104th birthday
A World War II veteran from Alabama has recovered from COVID-19 in time to mark his 104th birthday.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Utah shortens quarantine policy to 7-10 days, following CDC updates
The Utah Department of Health reduced its quarantine policy, mirroring recent changes from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.3 years ago
Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN
The US reported its highest one-day COVID-19 death tally: Over 2,800
More than 2,800 COVID-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in the United States -- the most the country has ever reported in a single day.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Intermountain, U of U Health physicians announce vaccine rollout plan
Physicians with Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health are announcing plans for a COVID-19 vaccine rollout later this month.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
How will a vaccine help with COVID-19 herd immunity?
Utah's health professionals say that while we still don't know everything about the COVID-19 vaccines, they will help us achieve herd immunity.3 years ago
GRANT SCHULTE and AMY FORLITI Associated Press
Nurses wanted: Swamped hospitals scramble for pandemic help
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.3 years ago
DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer
US tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes
Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering service animals.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah hospitals could receive COVID-19 vaccines in less than two weeks
It won't arrive via reindeer-drawn sleigh, but shipments of COVID-19 vaccines will be just as welcome when they arrive at Utah hospitals.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
COVID long haulers get a boost from University of Utah research
State health officials don't track COVID long haulers, so we don't know much about them. But they estimate it could be as many as one in four patients.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Intermountain Healthcare joins national blood thinners study, needs hundreds of volunteers
Blood thinners and COVID-19 are the subjects of a national research study in which Intermountain Healthcare is participating.3 years ago
John Wojcik
State officials: Utah ready to store, distribute COVID-19 vaccines
The Utah Department of Health is finalizing its COVID-19 vaccination plan, which will feature mass scale storage and distribution of the vaccines.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Navajo Strong
The Navajo Nation is one area that has truly been hard hit by the pandemic. And Utahns are finding ways to give and donate in unprecedented ways.3 years ago