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Jamie Crawford, National Security Producer

Esper To Extend Travel Restrictions For Defense Department Personnel

Defense Secretary Mark Esper will extend Defense Department-wide travel restrictions through June 30, the Pentagon announced Saturday — an order that will continue to stop the movement of most military forces and their families to new assignments around the world.
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Signs like this one will be on MTA's subways, buses, and trains. (Credit: MTA)...
Kelly McCleary, CNN

New York’s MTA Wants To Make Sure Riders Keep Their Mouths, Noses Covered

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is getting creative to get its message across during the coronavirus pandemic, launching a new campaign encouraging riders to cover their noses and mouths.
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Madison Fitzpatrick, KSL TV

Two More Coronavirus-Related Deaths In Utah, 126 New Cases

Two more people have died from the novel coronavirus in the state of Utah, according to Utah Department of Health officials, while 126 new cases were reported.
4 years ago
A view of the U.S.-Canada border crossing on April 8, 2020 from Detroit, Michigan. In an effort to ...
Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Canada, US Extend Border Restrictions For Another 30 Days

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their border closed to nonessential travel for another 30 days.
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Masks are only effective if you wear them properly. (Leah Abucayan/CNN)...
Madison Fitzpatrick, KSL TV

Navajo Nation Issues Order Requiring People To Wear Masks In Public

Navajo Nation officials issued a public health order requiring all individuals to wear protective masks in public.
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Small Businesses, Leaders Call On Congress To Replenish Federal Program

State leaders joined small business owners and called on Congress to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program one day after its funds ran dry.
4 years ago
Since the beginning of Utah’s stay-at-home directive, homeschooling company The Good and the Beau...
Ashley Moser, KSL TV

Homeschooling Company Offers Resources To Families During Pandemic

Since the beginning of Utah’s stay-at-home directive, homeschooling company The Good and The Beautiful has seen a nearly 700% increase in sales.
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Mutual Aid Volunteers Offering To Help Neighbors

Since the COVID-19 pandemic first started impacting Utah communities, we have seen many of our neighbors suffering from great needs. Fortunately, there are others among us with a great need to help, and a handful of people banded together online to connect those groups for solutions.
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TOTTORI, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 07: Medical staffs wearing protective gears hold an exercise for coronavi...
Emiko Jozuka, CNN

Japanese Medical Workers Fear The Worst As Coronavirus Cases Spike

In the past few weeks, Japan's coronavirus cases have spiked - dashing hopes that the government's initial virus response had succeeded in controlling its spread.
4 years ago
On April 7 and 8, two men at the South Salt Lake Resource Center tested positive for COVID-19. Sinc...
Ashley Kewish, KSL TV

County Officials Scramble To Control Coronavirus In Homeless Population

Health officials have been scrambling to slow the spread of coronavirus in one of Utah's most vulnerable populations – the homeless.
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Business Leaders Divided Over Salt Lake City Rally

Controversy over plans for a large rally has created a divide among some business owners – those that want to reopen the economy now, and those who say it's still not safe.
4 years ago
Antelope Island State Park reported higher numbers of visitors as Utahns looked for something to do...
Alex Cabrero & Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Governor Lifts Restrictions At State Parks; Some Still Limited To ‘County-Only’ Visitors

Governor Gary Herbert announced state parks are open to all Utahns with some limitations due to local health order restrictions.
4 years ago
Nick Olsen, owner of X-365 Fitness in Sugar House, watches as Gov. Herbert announces parts of the "...
Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Utah Businesses Optimistic As Governor Announces Timeline To Reopen Economy

Business owners across the state breathed a sigh of relief after Governor Gary Herbert announced parts of Utah's economy could reopen as early as May 1.
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Interest rates are at record lows and many car dealers are hungry to clear their inventory during t...
Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Gephardt: Car Dealers, Insurance Companies Helping Consumers During Pandemic

With so many Americans suddenly unemployed or staying home, the economy has screeched to a halt. That could be an opportunity for some to find a deal, as the auto industry tries to jump-start their business.
4 years ago
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announces changes to the county's public health order on April ...
KSL TV

Salt Lake County Lifts ‘Stay Home’ Portion Of Health Order

Salt Lake County officials announced the stay home portion of their public health order has been lifted during a press conference on Friday.
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Two More Virus-Related Deaths In Utah, 122 New Cases Reported

Two new COVID-19 deaths and 122 new cases were reported by the Utah Department of Health on Friday.
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Gov. Gary Herbert speaks at a press conference April 17, 2020...
KSL TV

Gov. Herbert Announces Updated Plan For Opening Utah Economy

Gov. Gary Herbert on Friday announced an updated plan on reopening Utah's economy.
4 years ago
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LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer

San Diego Comic-Con Has Been Canceled This Year

This year’s San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled due to coronavirus-related restrictions around large gatherings.
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Protesters outside the Statehouse Atrium during the State of Ohio's Coronavirus response update on ...
Dakin Andone, CNN

Protests Are Popping Up Across The U.S. Over Stay-At-Home Restrictions

Protesters gathered in several state capitals this week to voice their opposition to stay-at-home orders issued to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Cranney Farms in Idaho is giving about about 2 million potatoes so they don't go to waste. (Ryan Cr...
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN

An Idaho Farm Is Giving Away 2 Million Potatoes

With coronavirus severely affecting the potato supply chain, a farm in Idaho is giving away about 2 million potatoes so they don't go to waste. First come, first served.
4 years ago
FILE: The Road Home Men's Resource Center in South Salt Lake...
KSL TV

94 Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed In Men’s Resource Center

Salt Lake County officials on Friday announced there have been 94 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in one of the homeless resource centers. 
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Chinese workers and health officials wear protective white suits as travellers from Wuhan gather to...
KEN MORITSUGU, Associated Press

China’s Virus Death Toll Revised Up Sharply After Review

China's hardest-hit city of Wuhan announced a major revision that added nearly 1,300 fatalities.
4 years ago
Protestors hold a rally in support of reopening businesses in St. George. (KSL TV)...
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What You Missed Overnight: Rallies Against Stay-Home Directive, Federal Program Money, And More

Here are some of the coronavirus stories you might have missed overnight. 
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The Tri-City Exchange in North Ogden is helping families with supplies like canned goods, produce, ...
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Tri-City Exchange Now Helps Hundreds Of Families Daily

The Tri-City Exchange in North Ogden is helping families with supplies like canned goods, produce, perishables and diapers.
4 years ago

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