Health
Curt Gresseth
Genealogy cancer research focuses in on Utah
Researchers are beginning to conduct a study of family genealogy and cancer-causing variants and Utah is the best place to start.3 years ago
Dan Bammes
Gov. Cox: Misinformation about COVID vaccines is dangerous
Here's a rundown of what Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was asked during KSL NewsRadio's monthly "Let Me Speak to the Governor" program.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Local clergy, chaplains ready to again serve hospital patients in person
Utah clergy members are excited to reconnect with hospital patients in person following a change in guidelines from Intermountain Healthcare.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Postpartum depression or anxiety impacts 43% of Utah moms study says
Along with postpartum depression, the report highlighted the importance of screening new moms and moms-to-be for mental health issues.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Weber County delays vaccine appointments until next week, cites national weather crisis
The Weber County delays are due to shipping delays caused by the frigid weather gripping much of the United States.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah gets access to COVID-19 exposure notifications
Starting today, Utah residents with smartphones should receive alerts asking them to opt-in for COVID-19 exposure notifications.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah may be at 20% herd immunity, infectious disease expert says
MURRAY, Utah — An infectious disease specialist at Intermountain Healthcare says with the number of people who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and the number of people with antibodies, the community may be at about 20% herd immunity. “We’re probably somewhere just under 20%, at this point, and that’s a […]3 years ago
Colby Walker
Weather forces some COVID testing/vaccination sites to close
Winter weather has forced several vaccination and rapid testing sites across the Wasatch Front to close.3 years ago
KSL New Staff
Utah officials watch for COVID-19 variants, say UK strain not dominant yet
"We're actually watching for signs and signals that we may be having variants in the community, like possible reinfection rates or failure rates."3 years ago
Mary Richards
More than a half-million vaccine doses in Utah, or more shots than Utahns have had COVID
With 524,000 vaccine doses administered and more than 350,000 COVID-19 cases in Utah so far, more Utahns have been vaccinated than have had the virus.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Five bars temporarily closed for violating COVID-19 health orders
According to health officials, the five bars temporarily closed reportedly violated one or more of the state's requirements for pandemic operation.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah vaccinations top 500,000, while hospitalizations decreasing
The new number of Utah vaccinations represents 11,811 vaccinations administered since Friday.3 years ago
ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and CHRISTINA LARSON Associated Press
Virus may never go away but could change into mild annoyance
Experts say it's likely that some version of the disease will linger for years. But what it will look like in the future is less clear.3 years ago
SUDHIN THANAWALA and KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press
Average US virus cases dip below 100K for 1st time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Intermountain Health to join efforts to expand COVID-19 vaccination sites
Intermountain Health Care will join forces with local and state health organizations to expand vaccination efforts statewide.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter and Paul Nelson
UDOH changes COVID-19 transmission index measurements
Because the UDOH will use "test-over-test" to calculate the average 7-day percent positive rate, they adjusted the transmission index that guides counties.3 years ago
Colby Walker
AP: NY under reported number of COVID deaths in nursing homes
The new number of 9,056 recovering patients sent to hundreds of nursing homes is more than 40% higher than what the state health department previously released.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
COVID-19 vaccine rollout in retail stores and pharmacies begins
People having a hard time receiving the COVID-19 vaccine now have another option; Local retailers have started giving vaccines.3 years ago
KSL News Staff
COVID long-haulers want their stories to be part of the big picture
A group of Utah Covid long-haulers, those who have been suffering the long-term effects of coronavirus, want their stories to be part of the discussion.3 years ago
Saige Miller
More vaccine appointments open for residents 70+ in Utah County
The Utah County Health Department has vaccine doses they'd like to give to residents over the age of 70 on Thursday and Friday.3 years ago
Saige Miller
Gov. Cox: 89% of Utah’s long term care residents vaccinated, more doses on the way
With Utah's uptick in vaccine doses, state and national leaders say everyone, including Utahns over the age of 18 without comorbidities, may be able to get the vaccine sooner than expected.3 years ago
Mary Richards
National and state health officials predict April will be “open season” for vaccine availability
Dr. Anthony Fauci says April will be "open season" for COVID-19 vaccine availability. And Utah leaders believe it could be by the end of May when all adults in the state could get the vaccine in their arms.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
CDC issues Valentine’s Day tips for a safer holiday
The CDC has tips for a safe Valentine's Day this year with the ongoing pandemic. They recommend the safest way to celebrate is virtual.3 years ago
