Health
ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press
Senate GOP leader says he’s revising his COVID-19 relief plan
Senate leader Mitch McConnell said he's revising his scaled-back COVID-19 relief bill with the goal of passing a significant downpayment during the lame-duck session and then revisiting the topic next year.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Utahns would pay $429 to jump ahead in line for coronavirus vaccine
A new survey says some Utahns would be willing to pay to jump the line and get a Covid-19 vaccine. Would you jump the line for the vaccine? MyBioSource.com did a survey to find out how much people would be willing to pay. MyBioSource.com said its poll shows the average Utahn would hypothetically spend $429 […]3 years ago
Mark Jackson
Romney, Problem Solvers urge passage of $908 billion coronavirus bill
A Utah Senator is one of the lawmakers in a group called the Problem Solvers, pushing to get another round of COVID-19 funding to Americans.3 years ago
John Wojcik
UEA survey finds most teachers don’t support a work stoppage
A new survey from the Utah Education Association is finding little support among teachers for any sort of a work stoppage.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Are the Covid-19 vaccines safe?
Are the Covid-19 vaccines safe? We’re getting closer to having an approved Covid-19 vaccine but can we trust that it’s safe to take? We went to the experts and asked. Here's what they said.3 years ago
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN | Exclusive
The Wuhan files
Internal Chinese documents shared with and verified by CNN amount to the most significant leak from inside China since the beginning of the pandemic and provide the first clear window into what local authorities knew internally and when.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Rapid COVID-19 testing starting in high schools this week
Schools all over the state are stepping up their COVID-19 testing efforts, especially for student-athletes.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
COVID-19 hospitalizations plateau in Utah, but doctors worry about after Thanksgiving surge
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have seen a plateau in Utah, averaging around 560 a day recently. But at least one doctor is worried3 years ago
Becky Bruce and Curt Gresseth
We know who gets the vaccine first — but who gets it next?
Utah health officials are already working out the details of vaccine distribution, but it remains unclear who will be next in line for it.3 years ago
Lauren del Valle, CNN
Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal criminal charges related to nation’s opioid crisis
The maker of OxyContin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three federal criminal charges related to the company's role in creating the nation's opioid crisis.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How COVID-19 vaccines will work: what you need to know
There are currently five COVID-19 vaccines undergoing clinical trials -- but how do they work? Basically, by teaching your body to fight.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Schools ready to welcome students back, some concerned of potential COVID-19 spike
Schools are back in session Monday for most districts across the state, which has some worried about a potential spike in COVID-19 cases following Thanksgiving break.3 years ago
Mark Jackson
CDC recommends extra safety measures be taken following Thanksgiving travel
Even if you feel fine now, there's still the possibility that you could have been exposed at some point during your Thanksgiving travel.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utahns describe COVID-19 vaccines symptoms, feel confident it’s safe
There are a number of COVID-19 vaccines waiting for approval from US regulators and Utahns have taken part in those trials.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
COVID-19 in Utah: Sunday update, 1,722 additional cases
Health officials report 1,722 additional cases of COVID-19 in Utah, and that five more Utahns have died from the disease.3 years ago
TAMARA LUSH Associated Press
Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see "surge upon a surge" of the coronavirus in the weeks after Thanksgiving3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Navajo Health Executive to serve on Biden COVID-19 Advisory Board
The Navajo Dept. of Health Executive Director, Dr. JIll Jim, has been selected to serve on the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Advisory Board.3 years ago
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press
UK appoints vaccines minister to oversee COVID inoculations
The British government appointed a vaccines minister on Saturday as it prepares to inoculate millions of people against the coronavirus, potentially starting within days.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah health officials release 2 days worth of COVID-19 numbers
Since Wednesday, 6,142 more people have tested positive for COVID-19. The number of positives includes those reported on Thursday.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Interactive: see your county’s 7-day rolling COVID-19 case average
A new interactive map shows hotspots of COVID-19 activity across the country by displaying each county's 7-day rolling case average.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
COVID-19 testing site closures for Thanksgiving Day
Some COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Thanksgiving so healthcare workers can be home with their families for the holiday.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Intermountain Healthcare defines ICU capacity amid coronavirus pandemic
Intermountain Healthcare defines "ICU capacity" in efforts to inform the public about the current status of Utah hospitals.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Doctors: don’t let Thanksgiving become “super spreader” event
Some doctors in Utah worry Thanksgiving could become a "super spreader" event. They're asking Utahns to do their part and stay home.3 years ago
