Health
Becky Bruce
26 more Utahns dead of coronavirus as infection rates drop
An additional 26 Utahns are dead as a result of coronavirus ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but the rate of infection appears to have dropped.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Logan police officer saves friend’s life on fishing trip
Two men say they will forever be friends after one saved the other’s life on a fishing trip in the High Uintas this year.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Skip Thanksgiving travel this year, say medical experts
Medical experts in Utah and across the nation are asking Americans to skip travel plans for the Thanksgiving holiday.3 years ago
MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press
Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings right before Thanksgiving in attempts to curb COVID-19.3 years ago
GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges, formally taking responsibility for its part in a devastating opioid epidemic.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah high school winter sports to resume, new study suggests it is safe to do so
SALT LAKE CITY– High school winter sports now have the go-ahead to resume practices and tryouts in Utah, but they have to follow new COVID-19 guidelines and testing requirements. All participants in Utah high school sports, including coaches, trainers and staff will be required to get tested for the virus every other week. Club sports […]3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
How some of Utah’s assisted living centers are connecting families for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving during a pandemic will look a little different for all of us this year, but that’s especially true for those in assisted living centers.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
U of U study says mask mandates protect people and help the economy
Researchers at the University of Utah say mask mandates help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep businesses open.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Developers roll out new COVID-19 test that also detects influenza and RSV
A new kind of COVID-19 test that can also detect influenza and RSV could ease some of the burden of overcrowding some hospitals are facing.3 years ago
CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America
Cut off: School closings leave rural students isolated
The switch to remote learning in rural New Mexico has left some students profoundly isolated — cut off from others and the grid by sheer distance.3 years ago
DANICA KIRKA and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press
AstraZeneca: COVID-19 vaccine shown to be ‘highly effective’
AstraZeneca says that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals.3 years ago
AYA BATRAWY Associated Press
G-20 summit ends with support for COVID-19 vaccines for all
Leaders of the world’s most powerful nations have wrapped up the Group of 20 summit, vowing to spare no effort to protect lives and expressing their determination to ensure affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all people.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
COVID-19 in Utah: 3,100+ new cases, 6 additional deaths
Utah health officials reported in excess of 3,100 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and that 6 more Utahns have died from the disease.3 years ago
DANICA KIRKA Associated Press
UK leader to end England’s coronavirus lockdown on Dec. 2
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans for strict regional measures to combat COVID-19 after England's lockdown ends Dec. 23 years ago
Chris Isidore, CNN Business
Despite Covid travel warnings, more than 1 million people passed through US airports Friday
Despite a record number of new Covid cases and the Centers for Disease Control recommending against traveling for Thanksgiving, Friday was the second busiest day at US airports since the pandemic brought air travel to a near halt in March.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
14 more Utahns have died from COVID-19, total nears 790
The latest report from Utah health officials updates the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah company invents mask sanitizing machine to help hospitals
PhoneSoap is known for making UV sanitizers for phones and other electronics. Now, they have helped invent a mask sanitizing machine3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Leavitt celebrates vaccine but says COVID-19 war isn’t over
Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt celebrates the quick development of the coronavirus vaccine, but he warns the war against COVID-19 is not finished.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Utah reports another record-shattering day with 4,588 COVID cases Friday
The Utah Department of Health reported another record-shattering day for the state, with 4,588 new COVID-19 cases Friday.3 years ago
Colby Walker
President Nelson: A message of hope and healing
In his special message to the world, President Russell M. Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked for a "wave of gratitude" to flood social media over the next week.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Church leaders join Utah politicians urging at-home Thanksgiving
Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have joined politicians asking Utahns to stay home this Thanksgiving.3 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
Pfizer is set to ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting a process that could bring first shots as early as next month.3 years ago
MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer
US adult smoking rate looks unchanged, vaping rate higher
The U.S. decline in cigarette smoking could be stalling while the adult vaping rate appears to be rising. That's according to a government report released Thursday.3 years ago