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Follow safety protocols at Gatorland — Social Distancing Skunk Ape has his eyes on you! (Credit: ...
Forrest Brown, CNN

Gatorland Has A Social Distancing Scheme That Is So Very Florida

The folks at Gatorland have introduced Skunk Ape. And this mascot's aim is to help the animal park's visitors get a little kick out of maintaining social distancing.
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Lagoon Opens For The Season With New Rules Due To COVID-19 Concerns

Lagoon normally opens toward the end of March, but with COVID-19 concerns, park officials instituted new rules to protect workers and families.
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Leah Asmelash and Wayne Sterling, CNN

NBA In Talks With Disney About July Return Date

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are in talks with The Walt Disney Company about resuming the 2019-2020 season in late July at one of its facilities.
4 years ago
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David Crary, Geir Moulson and Angela Charlton, Associated Press

Holiday Amid Pandemic: Americans Divided On How to Respond

President Trump played golf at one of his courses Saturday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend as he urged U.S. states to reopen after coronavirus-related lockdowns; yet many Americans remained cautious.
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4 More Dead, 203 Additional Cases Of Coronavirus In Utah

Another four people have died of COVID-19 in the state, according to the latest numbers form the Utah Department of Health. The total number of confirmed cases has grown 203 people.
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

‘Farmers Feeding Utah’ Brings Food To Navajo Nation

Thanks to a new Utah program, many families in the Navajo Nation, hit hard by coronavirus, have something to eat.
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Dan Spindle, KSL TV

Smaller Cell Phone Providers Help Save Big Money

With the pandemic putting the economy on such shaky ground it’s as important now as ever for households to save money. It could be as simple as reviewing your cell phone bill.
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Aley Davis, KSL TV

Valedictorians, Student Body Officers Give Virtual Commencement Speeches

Graduation ceremonies have looked different all across the state this year, including those tough fought spots for senior speeches.
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Summit County Businesses Eager To Start Summer With Adjustments

The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of traditional plans for Memorial Day weekend, but plenty of Utahns are still headed outdoors for camping. It’s also a chance for others to get back in business.
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Intermountain Healthcare Loosens Guidelines for Hospital Visitors

Visiting a loved one or friend will be easier moving forward at Intermountain Hospitals and clinics.
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Lagoon To Open Over Memorial Day Weekend; Reservations Required

Officials with Lagoon amusement park announced Friday it received authorization from the Davis County Health Department and community leaders to open the park on Saturday, May 23.
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183 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1 New Death In Utah

Another 183 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the state, bringing the total number of cases to over 8,000, according to the Utah Department of Health. One additional death was also reported.
4 years ago
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JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

Trump Deems Churches ‘Essential,’ Calls For Them To Reopen

President Donald Trump said Friday that he has deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential" and called on governors across the country to allow them to reopen this weekend, even as some parts of the nation remain under coronavirus lockdown.
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Bluff, Mexican Hat Moved From ‘Yellow’ Back To ‘Orange’ Status

Utah Governor Gary Herbert moved Bluff and Mexican Hat, in San Juan County, back into the more serious threat level of Orange.
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183 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases And 1 New Death In Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Department of Health has reported 183 new confirmed cases COVID-19 and one new death. It brings the total number of lab-confirmed cases in Utah  to 7,874. The death toll is at 93. So far, 647 people have required hospitalization, and 109 patients are currently in a hospital. The […]
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Faith Karimi, Dakin Andone and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN

Large Study Finds Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Treatments Linked To Greater Risk Of Death, Heart Arryhthmia

Seriously ill COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were more likely to die or develop dangerous heart arrhythmias, according to a large observational study published in the medical journal The Lancet.
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Kaysville City Council Disavows Support For Controversial Concert

A change in venue didn’t change the fallout in Kaysville, as the city council issued a proclamation officially disavowing support for a controversial concert that was expected to bring thousands of people to Barnes Park.
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Utah Child Shows Signs Of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome

One child in Utah currently fits all of the criteria for a rare syndrome related to COVID-19 that has sickened about 200 kids in Europe and the United States.
4 years ago
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BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer

Tech Giants Are Embracing Remote Work, Others May Follow

For a preview of the future of office work, watch how the biggest tech companies are preparing for a post-pandemic world.
4 years ago
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JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer

China Promises Funds To Help Economy, Sets No Growth Target

China’s top economic official on Friday promised higher spending to revive its coronavirus-battered economy and curb surging job losses and said Beijing would skip setting a growth target in order to focus on fighting the disease.
4 years ago
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Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

‘Encouraging’ Unemployment Report Shows Utahns Slowly Getting Back To Work

You don't have to be an expert economist to predict that more businesses opening up will be good for the unemployment numbers. But, today, expert economists confirmed it.
4 years ago
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Summit, Wasatch Counties Approved For ‘Yellow’ Risk Status

Summit and Wasatch Counties have been moved to a “Yellow Health Risk” status, effective immediately after an order issued by Utah Governor Gary Herbert.
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Coronavirus Slowdown Speeds Up Airport Construction

Salt Lake City has been in the middle of building a new airport. It was always a challenge to do that in the same location as the current airport while fully operational. Because of less traffic, a lot more can be done.
4 years ago

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