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DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 13: Fans watch the round 1 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Highl...
Nick Perry, Associated Press

Fans Savor Return Of Stadium Sport In Virus-Free New Zealand

New Zealand has become one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium thanks to the nation’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.
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404 New Positive Coronavirus Cases Reported In Utah; Total Nearing 14,000

The Utah Department of Health has reported one of the highest single-day increased of new coronavirus cases, with 404 new confirmed infections.
4 years ago
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Clinton Man Shares Disney Magic With Detailed Chalk Art Designs

While the Happiest Place On Earth remains closed, one Utah man is bringing a little Disney magic to his Clinton neighborhood.
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Navajo Nation Reports 5 More COVID-19 Deaths, 92 New Cases

The Navajo Department of Health has reported five new deaths related to COVID-19 as well as 92 new cases on the reservation.
4 years ago
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Hundreds Of Families In Need During COVID-19 Spike In Cache County

The number of COVID-19 cases in Cache County is inching closer to a thousand as a recent spike there continues, bringing a sudden need to help hundreds of families who are now quarantined. 
4 years ago
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Utah’s ‘Diaper Guy’ Sees Requests Double During COVID-19

A retired business man from Sandy is stepping up during COVID-19, despite a drop in donations for his non-profit, Utah Diaper Bank.
4 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Salt Lake County Cases Still Rising After 100 Days of COVID

Salt Lake County mayor and the deputy director of the county health department talked about the unprecedented response from county workers, and the challenging road still ahead. 
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COVID-19 Impacting Campaign Trail In Utah Governor’s Race

Utah’s four Republican candidates for governor are preparing for the final weeks of campaigning before the primary election. At the same time, two of the campaigns have been hit with cases of COVID-19.
4 years ago
Trevor Syphus Lee, a senior at UVU, died from COVID-19. He was 27. (Lee Family)...
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Utah Valley University Student Dies From COVID-19

A 27-year-old Utah Valley University student has died from COVID-19, school officials confirmed Friday.
4 years ago
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Movies Returning To Megaplex Theatres With COVID Precautions

Officials announced Megaplex Theatres across Utah will reopen with stringent health and COVID safety rules for employees and movie fans.
4 years ago
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8 New Deaths, 325 New Cases Of COVID-19

The Utah Department of Health has reported eight new deaths and 325 new cases of COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Governor Extends Health Risk Status As Attorneys Announce Lawsuit Against State

Gov. Herbert issued an executive order extending the state's health risk status through Jan. 26. Attorneys also announced a forthcoming class-action lawsuit against the state for allegedly harming businesses.
4 years ago
FILE: A JC Penney store that was temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic is seen on the day...
Jazmin Goodwin, CNN Business

JCPenney Is Closing 154 Stores This Summer

JCPenney is permanently closing 154 stores across 20 states this summer as part of its bankruptcy plan.
4 years ago
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Herbert: Adjustments To State Budget Needed Due To Coronavirus

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced that he will call a special legislative session so state lawmakers can meet and modify the budget, after state revenues have fallen short because of the coronavirus response.
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Water Quality Engineers Detect Coronavirus Through Utah’s Sewage

The results from a sewage sampling pilot program led by the Utah Division of Water Quality has given hope for early detection of coronavirus in our communities.
4 years ago
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Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

Final Tests Of Some COVID-19 Vaccines To Start Next Month

A U.S. company says it's on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if its COVID-19 vaccine candidate really works, while Brazil will help with final testing of a different shot from China.
4 years ago
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Herbert: Some Areas Will Be Moving To Lower Risk Levels

Gov. Herbert announced officials with the cities of Bluff and Mexican Hat, as well as Kane County officials, have requested their areas be moved to lower-risk levels.
4 years ago
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Utah Sees Slight Increase In New Jobless Claims

The Utah Department of Workforce Services on Thursday announced 5,452 residents filed for new jobless benefits for the week ending June 6.
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1.5 Million More Laid-Off Workers Seek Unemployment Benefits

About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week.
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Volunteers Gathering Food, Supplies To Help Hard-Hit Navajo Nation

The Navajo Nation in the four corners area has been one of the hardest-hit communities by COVID-19 and people along the Wasatch Front have jumped in to help.
4 years ago
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5 Ways To Keep Kids Mentally, Emotionally Healthy This Summer

When the pandemic hit, a West Jordan mom saw it as an opportunity for more family time but now with the summer here, her kids are bursting at the seams to get out of the house and have fun.
4 years ago
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COVID-19: 305 New Cases, 1 New Death In Utah

The Utah Department of Health on Wednesday reported 305 new cases of COVID-19 in Utah and one new death.
4 years ago
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Jon Huntsman Says He Tested Positive For COVID-19

Jon Huntsman announced on a Twitter that he received the wrong results after a recent COVID-19 test.
4 years ago
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WHO’s Statement Raises Questions On Asymptomatic Spread Of COVID-19

State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn said it is clear the coronavirus is spreading asymptomatically in Utah.
4 years ago

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