Health
DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer
Omicron wave prompts media to rethink which data to report
For two years, coronavirus case counts and hospitalizations have been widely used barometers of the pandemic's march across the world.2 years ago
Jessie Yeung, CNN
Djokovic admits he didn’t immediately isolate after positive Covid test, as Australia probes possible discrepancies in tests
Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday admitted he did not immediately isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 last month -- but denied knowing he had the virus when attending public events.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Canyons School District announces a day of online learning next week
The Canyons School District announced it will switch to a day of online learning on Tuesday, Jan. 18. In-person learning will resume on Jan. 19.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah health officials on state’s covid risk score calculator: race/ethnicity isn’t automatic qualifier
But Utah health officials say they will reevaluate variables in the current COVID-19 risk score calculator using more recent data.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Health officials tell Utahns to prepare for long lines at COVID-19 testing sites
Utah residents should expect to spend some time in line at COVID-19 testing sites, officials say.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Draper COVID-19 testing site closed for several hours
The Draper COVID-19 testing site closed after the generator died. The site will reportedly remain closed for several hours on Tuesday.2 years ago
Travis Caldwell and Deidre McPhillips, CNN
Covid-19 hospitalizations reach record high, HHS data shows
The number of US patients hospitalized with Covid-19 has hit a record high -- a situation straining health care networks and pushing states toward emergency staffing and other measures as they struggle to cope.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Could Utah’s Omicron peak happen soon? Doctors say it’s possible
Doctors say it's possible the Omicron peak in Utah could happen soon, but booster shots are needed.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County Mayor blasts Gov. Cox’s decision on masks in state-run buildings
Salt Lake County mayor responded with harsh words to Governor Cox after the state decided it won't require masks be worn in state-run buildings.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, home COVID-19 will be required to be covered by insurance companies.2 years ago
Eliza Craig and Dan Bammes
Salt Lake County Council Chair will not call a special session on the indoor mask order
The Salt Lake County Council chair will not be calling a meeting to keep the health department's indoor mask order from taking effect.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Park City High School starts ‘test to stay’ protocol for COVID-19, other schools likely to follow
The 'test to stay' protocol is now being enforced at Park City High School after a high number of COVD-19 cases.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How to vaccinate the whole world (not just rich countries) against COVID
A global-supply chain expert discusses the steps necessary to vaccinate the whole world -- not just wealthy countries -- against COVID-19.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah children and COVID: four have died, child vaccinations are above average
The number of Utah children that died of COVID-19 is low, health officials fear that may lull parents into false security.2 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah sets new daily COVID-19 case record for second day
The Utah Department of Health reported 8,913 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, for a total of 672,567 since the pandemic began.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Tune up heaters, turn up caution; Experts warn about carbon monoxide poisoning
Winter brings an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. As temperatures drop, Utahns turn up their fuel burning heaters which can produce the deadly and lethal gas.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press
US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens
Earlier this week, the FDA authorized a Pfizer booster for kids ages 12 to 15 as well. But first, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Utah has its single highest daily COVID-19 case count ever
On Wednesday, Utah Department of Health reported the single highest daily count of Utahns with new cases of COVID-19 ever by nearly double.2 years ago
Theresa Waldrop and Omar Jimenez, CNN
Chicago Public Schools cancel classes after union votes to go virtual
More than 340,000 students will be shut out of school Wednesday after a deadlock between the Chicago Teachers Union and the school district over Covid-19 safety.2 years ago
The Associated Press
COVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron
The increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising concerns. However, U.S. experts believe the focus should be on hospital admissions.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Is it time for parents to remove kids from social media?
The Granite School District asks parents to take their children off social media if they can't monitor their kids' use of the apps.2 years ago
Jeff Caplan
University of Utah hospital is canceling non-urgent procedures
The move at University of Utah hospitals addresses two problems -- staff sick with COVID, and an uptick of COVID cases due to omicron.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Salt Lake County releases advisory as omicron surges
As Salt Lake County has reached a new peak in transmission rates, the SLCO Health Department issued a new COVID-19 advisory.2 years ago
