Health
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.4 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.4 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 machine4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah college students with COVID-19 reporting mild, no symptoms
Although college students have ended up in local hospitals with COVID-19, many are surprised they became infected.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
Health officials doubt they could significantly increase COVID-19 testing like governor wants
Gov. Gary Herbert is calling for a. increase in COVID-19 testing done. However, some healthcare officials say they doubt they’d be able to meet the request.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah lawmaker talks about his time in the Covid-19 vaccine study
Utah Republican Rep. Steve Eliason of Sandy joined Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine study -- and shared his experience with Dave & Dujanovic.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
CDC recommends you stay home for Thanksgiving
ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends Americans stay home rather than travel to visit friends or family over the Thanksgiving holiday. In an advisory posted to the CDC website Thursday, the Atlanta-based agency said staying home for Thanksgiving is the best way to protect your health and that of your loved […]4 years ago
Colby Walker
Governor: No health order, but Thanksgiving guidelines coming
Utah's governor said the state will issue guidelines rather than a health order for what Utahns can do in their own homes over Thanksgiving.4 years ago
Gregory Lemos and Christina Maxouris, CNN
More than 900 Mayo Clinic staff members diagnosed with Covid-19 in Midwest over two weeks
More than 900 staff members across the Midwest Mayo Clinic system have been diagnosed with Covid-19 over the last 14 days.4 years ago
Paul Nelson
UDOH rolls out plan for vaccine distribution
Utah health officials have revealed their plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, including who is atop the priority list.4 years ago
Becky Bruce
Intermountain Healthcare may postpone elective surgeries
Affected patients will be directly notified, according to Intermountain Healthcare, and have their postponed surgeries rescheduled.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Medical experts recommend virtual Thanksgiving because of COVID-19
Large family gatherings are making Utah health officials wary - and they recommend virtual Thanksgiving this year instead.4 years ago
Saige Miller
A full list of Utah schools moving online or hybrid instruction due to COVID-19
Here is a full list of all Utah schools moving to online instruction amid a COVID-19 outbreak.4 years ago
JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press
New York City schools to close again as city fights virus
New York City is shuttering schools to try to stop the renewed spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.4 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Ads go “All In” to get Utahns to wear masks, change holiday plans
Leaders in the healthcare, sports, and news worlds have teamed up to launch the "All In Utah" campaign to get Utahns to mask up, social distance, and modify their plans this holiday season.4 years ago
KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press
Field of tulips joins worried mom with widow battling cancer
When the coronavirus upended daily life, Amy Baird was frightened by a sterile new world of uncertainty, uncomfortable masks and scarce embraces. The 38-year-old was driving a familiar road near her home in Spanish Fork, Utah, when she caught her breath at the sight of hundreds of red and white tulips blooming along a gentle slope.4 years ago
JOSEPH PISANI and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writers
Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as virus surges
A surge of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. is sending people back to stores to stockpile again, leaving shelves bare and forcing retailers to put limits on purchases. Walmart said Tuesday it’s having trouble keeping up with demand for cleaning supplies, but said its better at responding to stockpiling than earlier this year.4 years ago
