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Boyd Matheson, opinion editor for the Deseret News, President Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society gener...
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. 
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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.
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FILE - This Dec. 17, 2019 photo shows a group of cigarettes in New York.  About 14% of U.S adults w...
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.
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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intermountain surgeries, COVID-19 hospitalizations plateau in Utah, but doctors worry about after T...
Becky Bruce

Intermountain Healthcare may postpone elective surgeries

Affected patients will be directly notified, according to Intermountain Healthcare, and have their postponed surgeries rescheduled.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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Marjan Martin Curtis, left, and Amy Baird pose at Curtis' home on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Spani...
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.
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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.
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In this Oct. 12, 2020 file photo, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, listens during a confirmation hear...
MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus

The longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, Iowa's Chuck Grassley, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Maggie Fox and Amanda Sealy, CNN

Pfizer and BioNTech say initial part of Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine study concludes with good news, but study continues

A final analysis of the Phase 3 trial of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine shows it was 95% effective in preventing infections, even in older adults, and caused no serious safety concerns, the company said Wednesday.
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All In Utah...
Madeleine Porter

‘All In’ campaign aims to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

As Utah's COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise, the 'All In' campaign was created by local business owners and community members.
3 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Meet the watchdog who keeps an eye out for Covid-19 business violations

The state watchdog in charge of checking out complaints involving COVID-19 business violations in Utah says reports are up -- a lot.
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Kelli Pierce

Northern Utah counties asked to mask up as COVID-19 cases rise

The Bear River Health Department is asking people across northern Utah to wear a mask and social distance as COVID-19 cases spike. 
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The Associated Press

What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean?

Two vaccine makers have said that preliminary data from their late-stage studies suggest their experimental vaccines are more than 90% effective, raising hopes around the world that vaccines could help put an end to the pandemic sometime next year.
3 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Ogden School District to hold all virtual learning day in case of closures

Ogden School District spokesman says they want to keep kids on campus as long as possible because it's better for their mental health.
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