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FILE: A sign hangs outside of a 7-Eleven store on January 10, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

7-Eleven Cancels In-Store Free Slurpee Day Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Officials with 7-Eleven announced the convenience store chain will not celebrate July 11 with in-store events due to coronavirus concerns.
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Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associate Press

US Expects Insurers To Cover COVID Vaccine Without Copays

U.S. officials say they expect health insurance companies will cover vaccines for COVID-19 without charging copays, once those vaccines are approved and become available.
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Matt Rascon & Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

Red Cross Testing ‘Urgently-Needed’ Blood Donations For COVID-19 Antibodies

The American Red Cross announced it will temporarily test new blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies so donors will have an idea whether they had been exposed to the virus.
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah Health Officials Report 329 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 New Deaths

The Utah Department of Health on Tuesday announced 329 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths.
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Herbert Calls Special Session To Address COVID-19, Budget & Police Methods Of Restraint

Gov. Gary Herbert on Tuesday announced the Utah legislators will be called to a special session to address a list of items, including budget adjustments, issues relating to the coronavirus, and methods used by police officers.
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MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer

First Drug Proves Able To Improve Survival From COVID-19

Results show dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients.
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JOSH BOAK and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Business Writers

US Retail Sales Up A Record 17.7% In A Partial Rebound

U.S. retail sales jumped by a record 17.7% from April to May, with spending partially rebounding after the coronavirus had shut down businesses.
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Tania Dean, KSL TV

Popular TV Host Surprises Utah Man With Gift To Help Navajo Strong

Navajo Strong is an organization that was started by a Utah County man who takes donations to the reservation to help people there through the pandemic. He recently caught the attention of a very popular TV host.
4 years ago
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Aley Davis, KSL TV

COVID-19 Budget Cuts Could Impact Mental Health Funding

COVID-19 has impacted our economy in ways we never would have imagined.  Several important mental health bills the passed in March could be on the chopping block.
4 years ago
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Mike Anderson

Visitors Now Required To Wear Face Masks In ‘Ride Queues’ At Lagoon

Face masks are now required in the "ride queues" at Lagoon. The change officially went into effect Monday after park officials made the announcement over the weekend. 
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Utah Man Died Waiting In Line For Coronavirus Test

A 71-year-old man died while he was waiting in line to be tested for COVID-19 at a testing center Sunday.
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Jed Boal

Intermountain Healthcare Making Up Revenue Without Laying Off Caregivers

As hospitals worldwide shifted focus to deal with COVID-19, they lost hundreds of millions in revenue. Intermountain Healthcare used several strategies to manage a loss of more than $400 million without laying off employees.
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Matt Gephardt & Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

Gephardt: Job Training Opportunities For Post Pandemic Careers

After weeks of dropping unemployment numbers, last week, Utah saw a 9.1% jump in new claims for jobless benefits. Even in this economy made tough by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still opportunities for Utahns who are looking to expand their skills so they can get a job.
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Navajo Nation Concerned About Spike In Arizona COVID-19 Cases

Leaders of the Navajo Nation reported three more deaths Monday and warned citizens to keep their guard up as neighboring Arizona saw a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases.
4 years ago
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State Reports 4 New Deaths, 295 New COVID-19 Cases

The Utah Department of Health on Monday announced 295 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four new deaths. 
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Matthew Jacobson

US Revokes Emergency Use Of Hydroxychloroquine For Coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating COVID-19 amid growing evidence they don’t work and could cause deadly side effects. The Food and Drug Administration said the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are unlikely to be effective in treating the coronavirus. Citing reports […]
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DMV Office In South Salt Lake Closed Due To COVID-19

The DMV office in South Salt Lake will be closed until further notice after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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Lagoon Guests Required To Wear Face Coverings While Standing In Lines

Starting Monday, Lagoon is implementing additional guidelines to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Aley Davis, KSL TV

Beyond COVID-19: How To Reboot Your Fitness Goals

For those who found themselves chilling on the couch during isolation, this could be the perfect time to reboot their fitness goals with businesses reopening and warmer weather.
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Keira Fairmont

Remembering the Utahns we’ve lost: Ken Kirkman

“Due to coronavirus restrictions” is likely a phrase no one expected to write in their loved ones’ obituary this year.
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John Seewer, Associated Press

Carefree Days At Theme Parks Giving Way To Virus Safeguards

Amusement parks around the U.S. are getting ready to welcome back visitors. But just like everywhere else, there will be plenty of changes to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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No New COVID-19 Deaths In Utah For 2nd Day; 332 New Cases

The Beehive State has seen an increase of 332 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and no new deaths for the second day in a row.
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MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer

Accuracy Still Unknown For Many Coronavirus Tests Rushed Out

Months into the outbreak, no one really knows how well many of the screening tests work, and experts at top medical centers say it is time to do the studies to find out.
4 years ago
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DAVID SHARP & KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press

Pandemic Leads To Bicycle Boom, Shortage Around World

Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.
4 years ago

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