Health
Eliza Craig
Utah COVID-19 update: 2,152 new cases and 556,463 total cases
Today's Utah COVID-19 update includes 2,152 new cases, 429 of which occurred among children who are now approved for a pediatric COVID vaccine.23 days ago
The Associated Press
US health officials give final clearance for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
Millions of shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have already been shipped to states, doctors’ offices and pharmacies, in advance of the CDC's decision.24 days ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writers
CDC panel okays COVID-19 vaccine for kids, final approval expected today
If the director of the CDC agrees with Tuesday's vote, the U.S. will embark on a major expansion of vaccinations.24 days ago
Susannah Cullinane, Jason Hanna and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN
9,000 NYC workers on unpaid leave for not complying with vaccine requirement
9,000 workers are out on unpaid leave in New York City for failure to comply with COVID-19 vaccine requirement.25 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Vaccine mandate from Biden unacceptable, say Utah state officials
Utah Senate president Stuart Adams wants the same exemptions in the federal vaccine mandate that are provided for Utah businesses.25 days ago
Kate Davis
Utah elected officials join lawsuit against federal vaccine mandate
Utah elected officials join lawsuit opposing a proposed federal vaccine mandate. Leaders including Gov. Spencer Cox are involved.28 days ago
Amber Gentry
One in five Utahns support a cash payment for addicts to stay sober
At least half of those participating in the study said that addicts should receive an outright cash payment to stay sober.28 days ago
Paul Nelson
Doctors report more COVID-19, and MIS-C cases in Utah kids
In Utah, children between the ages of five and 11 make up 20% of new COVID-19 cases, and 120 kids have another illness, MIS-C.28 days ago
MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press
FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
Children are at lower risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19 however 8,300 young patients have been hospitalized according to the FDA.28 days ago
By Gregory Lemos and Maegan Vazquez, CNN
DeSantis announces new lawsuit against Biden administration over vaccine mandate requirement for federal contractors
(CNN) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced the state has officially filed a new lawsuit in Tampa against the Biden administration over the President's order imposing a vaccine mandate on federal contractors, set to take effect December 8.29 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah company Xlear sued by FTC for false COVID-19 claims
Xlear has been sued for repeatedly making claims which the Federal Trade Commission says are false and misleading statements about COVID.29 days ago
Josh Boak and Zeke Miller Associated Press
Vaccine reluctance in Eastern Europe brings high COVID cost
“You can buy a counterfeit certificate, but you can't buy antibodies," says a Ukrainian truck driver who saw the effects of the virus first-hand.30 days ago
Eliza Craig
Utah update: 2,000 new cases of COVID-19
Officials also reported that 538 Utahns required hospitalization for COVID-19 on Wednesday and that another 22 Utahns have died as the result of COVID-191 month ago
Kate Davis
Intermountain Healthcare vaccine requirement
Intermountain Healthcare announces vaccine requirement for employees1 month ago
The Associated Press
Merck agrees to let other drug makers produce its COVID pill
Merck's COVID-19 treatment is the first pill with demonstrated effectiveness. Millions of people in poorer countries could gain access to the drug.1 month ago
Katia Hetter, CNN
What will a Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids mean? An expert weighs in
Many parents and children have questions about what having the vaccine will mean. Do vaccinated kids still have to mask in schools? Can they see more friends and have sleepovers now? And do young kids really get that sick from Covid-19?1 month ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
FDA advisers endorse Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
The vote Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration panel moves the U.S. closer to vaccinating children ages 5 to 11.1 month ago
Colby Walker
Sleepless in Salt Lake City, Utah ranks #1 for people Googling “sleep issues”
Google trend data compiled by Amerisleep shows that Utahn's lead the nation for googling sleep issues.1 month ago
Paul Nelson
Hospitals in need of crutches/canes across Utah, donations needed
Crutches and canes can't be manufactured because companies can't get the materials needed to make them.1 month ago
Mark Jones
4 African lions at Utah’s Hogle Zoo test positive for COVID-19 Delta Variant
Four African lions at Utah's Hogle Zoo have tested positive for the COVID-19 Delta variant, according to zoo officials.1 month ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna says its low-dose COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds. It is the second U.S. vaccine aimed at eventually being offered to children.1 month ago
Nick Wyatt
Great Salt Lake dust could be toxic, bad for snow season
Dust from portions of dried lake bed at the Great Salt Lake could be problematic. An expert shares the possibilities (they're not good).1 month ago
Kelsey Earl
National Take-Back Day a chance to get rid of unused prescriptions
National Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 22. It gives Utahns the chance to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medications.1 month ago
Nick Wyatt
Intermountain recommendation for COVID-19 booster – repeat the past
The Intermountain recommendation is that people get the same booster as their original vaccine, but mixing and matching is ok.1 month ago
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