Health

Flu Shot...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN

1 in 3 parents won’t get a flu shot for their child during Covid-19, study finds

One-third of American parents have no plans to get their children vaccinated for the flu this year, according to the National Poll on Children's Health released Monday.
4 years ago
Hepatitis kids Utah...
Simone Seikaly

Utah reports another 1K+ day of new COVID-19 cases

Utah health officials reported another 1K+ day of new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, marking four consecutive days of numbers higher than 1,000.
4 years ago
Police clash with protesters at UK COVID-19 demonstration...
DANICA KIRKA Associated Press

Police clash with protesters at UK COVID-19 demonstration

London police clashed with demonstrators on Saturday as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
4 years ago
(Credit: U of U Health)...
Paul Nelson

U of U switching to appointment only COVID-19 testing, saying demand for tests is sky high

SALT LAKE CITY – As the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases goes up, the demand for testing is also skyrocketing.  Officials at University of Utah Health say the demand has become so severe, they’re going to have to administer these tests by appointment only. Imagine this scenario.  You get in your car to drive […]
4 years ago
Ronalert...
Kelli Pierce

“Ronalert” social media campaign aims to get young adults to mask up

The state health department has launched a new social media campaign called "Ronalert" to get young people to wear a mask, wash their hands and stay home when they're sick. 
4 years ago
Guns in Schools:Draper Park Middle School...
Cami Mondeaux

Draper Park Middle School to close, transition to online classes for 2 weeks

Draper Park Middle School is scheduled to close, transitioning to virtual classes for the next two weeks starting Tuesday.
4 years ago
health order...
Saige Miller

Utah coronavirus cases hit 1,411 in one day, setting new record

The Utah Department of Health reported 1,411 new cases of coronavirus in a single day -- a new record. They also report the highest test count to date.
4 years ago
allergy pollen season lasts longer...
By Shelby Lin Erdman, CNN

FDA issues Benadryl warning as it investigates reports of teen injuries and deaths linked to TikTok challenge

The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Thursday over "serious problems with high doses" of the common over-the-counter allergy medication Benadryl.
4 years ago
(Mary Richards)...
Mary Richards

Salt Lake County clarifies mask mandate to add outdoors; targets teens

Salt Lake County is trying to get teenagers to wear masks more often by launching a new social media campaign: "Mask up or miss out."
4 years ago
COVID-19 saliva test...
Saige Miller

Intermountain Healthcare switches to saliva COVID-19 test

Intermountain Healthcare is ditching the COVID-19 test that tickles your brain for a less intrusive saliva test. 
4 years ago
million dollar mask Utah Covid-19...
Saige Miller

Utah reports a record breaking 1,198 COVID-19 cases in a single day

The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) reports 1,198 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the largest daily increase in cases since the pandemic started.
4 years ago
This Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 photo shows an arrangement of licorice candy pieces in New York. A M...
MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer

Too much candy: Man dies from eating bags of black licorice

Doctors say a Massachusetts construction worker’s love of black licorice wound up costing him his life. Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop
4 years ago
Halloween candy and decorations are displayed at a store, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Freeport, M...
DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer

Americans load up on candy, trick or treat – or not

Americans may not know if trick or treating will happen this year because of the pandemic, but they’re buying a lot of Halloween candy while they wait to find out.
4 years ago
(Students walking around Utah Valley University in Orem, some with masks, many others without.  Cre...
Paul Nelson

Residents have doubts about the Utah County mask mandate

Will locals comply with the Utah County mask mandate? Some residents believe there will still be plenty of resistance to wearing them. 
4 years ago
Homeschool...
Todd Fooks

A homeschool expert offers tips for parents who are DIYing school

Anne Crossman is the driving force behind a new homeschool service, HomeSchoolExpert, to assist parents with the struggles of homeschooling.
4 years ago
school districts COVID-19...
Saige Miller and Paul Nelson

Several schools in three districts will close for two weeks due to COVID-19 cases

More than half a dozen schools in three separate districts have to make major changes to how they hold classes and play sports thanks to COVID-19. 
4 years ago
alpine school district orem high school...
Saige Miller

Three schools in the Alpine School District shift to hybrid schedule

Beginning next week, three additional high schools in the Alpine School District will implement a hybrid schedule.
4 years ago
school masks requirement to end last week of school in utah, boy wearing mask...
Mary Richards

Utah County passes mask mandate effective immediately

The Utah County Health Department and two of the three Utah County Commissioners issued a mask mandate that went into effect late Tuesday
4 years ago
Provo college...
Kelli Pierce

Provo to launch campaign to get college kids to mask up

Provo is one of two Utah County cities moving back to the orange threat level after seeing a large spike in coronavirus cases, so they're looking to begin a campaign to get college kids to mask up.
4 years ago
Utah learning recession...
Curt Gresseth

Student challenges Davis School District plans to return to class

A high school student is collecting signatures to challenge the plans to return to in-person instruction four days a week in the Davis School District.
4 years ago
A new USU veterinary college will provide new options for students....
Mary Richards

USU cancels 2021 spring break

USU is planning on canceling spring break this year to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure students can graduate in person.
4 years ago
covid-19 cases uptick mask mandate...
Paul Nelson, Becky Bruce, and Kelli Pierce

Provo, Orem to move to “orange” during COVID-19 uptick

Gov. Gary Herbert and epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn plan to address the public about an uptick in COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the school year. 
4 years ago
census bureau eat food drives...
Todd Fooks

Food bank director says corporate food drives offer way to donate safely

Traditional holiday food drives which involve mass drop-offs at a singular place are out this year. But organizers believe corporate food drives could work.
4 years ago
Stewart, Owens resign...
Colby Walker

Bill to designate 988 as national suicide hotline number heads to president’s desk

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart's bill to create a three-digit national suicide hotline is heading to the president's desk. The Suicide Prevention Act would establish 988 as the national hotline number for those experiencing mental health emergencies.
4 years ago