Health
Becky Bruce
Ingredient mix-up means far fewer vaccine doses head to Utah next week
Utah will receive tens of thousands fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses than expected next week, according to state health officials.3 years ago
Becky Bruce and John Wojcik
Salt Lake County will NOT extend mask mandate, county officials say
Salt Lake County will not extend its mask mandate, after the statewide mask mandate ends on April 10, though council members encourage the public to continue to follow health guidelines.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County Mayor calls for people to continue to wear masks
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is calling on everyone to continue to wear masks for the foreseeable future, no matter what the decision is.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Murray restaurant owner says he’ll keep mask requirements
Some restaurant owners across Utah are planning to keep a mask requirement, despite the statewide mask mandate ending this week.3 years ago
Mary Richards
BYU research shows teens need in-person school but more sleep
Researchers say the teens who couldn't go to school in person had better mental health by getting more sleep in those remote or virtual environments.3 years ago
Colby Walker
CDC updates COVID-19 cleaning guidance
The CDC has issued an update to its guidance for cleaning and disinfecting homes and other areas to protect against COVID-19.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah Jazz will require masks after statewide mandate ends
A Utah Jazz official said the mask requirement is mandated by the National Basketball League and will not change on April 10.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Artwork honoring COVID-19 frontline medical workers unveiled at Intermountain Medical Center
A new tribute to frontline medical workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic was unveiled at Intermountain Medical Center.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Strict visitor policies relaxed at Intermountain hospitals
Intermountain Healthcare is relaxing its visitor policy at hospitals as COVID-19 cases decline.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Let’s Get Moving with Maria: The power of touch can improve lives
If you're looking for ways to improve relationships and to feel better yourself, consider the power of touch. The NBA did!3 years ago
Michele Rowe
“Vaccine shopping” has to stop, health officials urge
Vaccine shopping happens when people make an appointment for a vaccine, then find another appointment but do not cancel the first one.3 years ago
CANDICE CHOI Associated Press
Fully vaccinated can travel again, says new CDC guidance
Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or going into quarantine.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Preaching in a Pandemic: How Latter-day Saint missionaries continue their work around the world
Missionaries for the church exemplify how they can teach, uplift, and serve even when they can't meet face-to-face during the pandemic.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Utah health officials: Next week’s distribution of J&J vaccine unaffected by factory mix-up
After a factory mix-up contaminated up to 15 million doses of the J&J vaccine, Utah health officials say it may slow down its distribution.3 years ago
Colby Walker and Saige Miller
All Utah counties out of ‘high transmission’ level for COVID-19, two more counties move to moderate
Not a single county in Utah falls under the "high transmission" index for COVID-19, as two more counties are move to a lower transmission level.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Church handbook update, vaccines “protect health and preserve life”
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reemphasized its long-time position in support of vaccines in the latest update to its handbook.3 years ago
Marc Giauque
Pediatricians welcome Pfizer news on COVID-19 vaccine for children
Pfizer and BioNTech announced their COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children, ages 12-t0-15.3 years ago
LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine batch fails quality check
A batch of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used, the drug giant said late Wednesday.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Navajo Nation confirms first case of COVID-19 variant
The Navajo Nation reported its first case of the SARS-CoV-2 Strain Variant B.1.1.7, also known as the U.K. strain on Tuesday.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Salt Lake County to open senior centers in April
After a long wait, senior centers in Salt Lake County will be open to the public starting on April 19.3 years ago
Saige Miller
COVID-19 vaccine eligible to all Utah veterans, spouse, as soon as tomorrow
The SAVE LIVES Now Act allows the VA to expand vaccine eligibility to all veterans, spouses, caregivers and some beneficiaries, despite their VA healthcare enrollment status.3 years ago
ASHRAF KHALIL and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press
Ban on renter evictions during COVID-19 pandemic is extended
The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who have fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Where to get a free COVID-19 test in Utah this week
Utah is continuing to offer free rapid COVID-19 tests to members of the community in need of one. Anyone ages three and over are eligible to obtain a free test despite not having symptoms.3 years ago