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Heather Simonsen, KSL TV

Utah Nurse On COVID-19 Front Lines Opens Up About Her Fears

Doctors and nurses have been risking their own lives every day to treat patients with coronavirus. For many, the stress and anxiety levels on the frontline have reached all-time highs. 
4 years ago
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Matt Gephardt & Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

Gephardt: Why We Should Pay Attention To Our Cars During Quarantine

In this time of self-quarantines and staying home during the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important to pay attention to our cars. Even if we're not driving, just staying in park for an extended period of time, experts said a whole set of new, costly problems could arise. 
4 years ago
A growing number of smaller companies are adopting a four-day workweek. Now the results of a recent...
Rishi Iyengar, CNN Business

Microsoft Gives Workers 12 Weeks Of Paid Parental Leave Due To School Disruptions

Microsoft is giving its workers an additional three months of paid parental leave to deal with extended school closures due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ To Air Show, Observe Social Distancing

“Saturday Night Live” will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules. NBC says the comedy sketch show will be produced remotely, in compliance with efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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Michelle R. Smith, Christopher Rugaber, and Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

16.8M Americans Out Of Work; Easter Celebrations Move Online

A staggering 16.8 million Americans lost their jobs in just three weeks in a measure of how fast the coronavirus has brought world economies to their knees. Meanwhile, religious leaders around the globe Thursday urged people to celebrate Good Friday and Easter from the safety of their homes.
4 years ago
Robert Garff died from complications from COVID-19, family and officials said Sunday. (Ken Garff Au...
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Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff To Honor Utah Businessman Bob Garff

Governor Gary Herbert ordered all flags on the grounds of the State Capitol to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday in honor of Utah icon Bob Garff.
4 years ago
P!nk attends the 53nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Ten...
Marianne Garvey, CNN

‘It Got Really, Really Scary’: Pink Talks About Her Experience With Coronavirus

Pink took to Instagram to speak about her experience with coronavirus, saying she's been "really, really sick" and reminding people that "no one is safe from this."
4 years ago
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus, the leader said on Twitter. (W...
Jill Lawless and Pan Pylas, Associated Press

UK’s Johnson Out Of Intensive Care As His Condition Improves

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved out of intensive care where he was being treated for the new coronavirus, as his government told Britons to prepare for several more weeks in lockdown.
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Utah Governor Extends ‘Stay Safe, Stay Home’ Directive Through April

Utah Governor Gary Herbert has extended his Stay Safe, Stay  Home directive through the end of April to help in the effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
4 years ago
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State Encouraging Anyone With COVID-19 Symptoms To Get Tested

State Epidemiologist Angela Dunn said the state's capacity for COVID-19 testing has increased, and she encouraged anyone showing symptoms to go get tested.
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Felicia Martinez, KSL TV

Utah Family Brings Delicate Arch To Their Driveway

A Utah County family has found a unique way to make the most of their canceled spring break plans during Governor Gary Herbert’s directive to stay home and stay safe.
4 years ago
FILE: The homeless resource center in South Salt Lake is slated to open in November 2019. (Photo: F...
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

COVID-19 Case Confirmed At Homeless Resource Center

Salt Lake County leaders on Thursday announced a confirmed case of COVID-19 at one of the homeless resource centers.
4 years ago
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Jed Boal & Matt Jacobson, KSL TV

Salt Lake County Extends ‘Stay-At-Home’ Order To May 1

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson extended her "Stay-At-Home" order through May 1, keeping in line with Governor Herbert's "Stay Safe, Stay Home" directive. 
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Mike Headrick and Cindy St. Clair, KSL TV

KSL Investigates: Exclusive Interview With Utah’s Coronavirus Task Force Chief

Utahns have big questions on the state’s fight against coronavirus. KSL Investigators took those questions to the man in charge of the Coronavirus Task Force, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, in an exclusive one-on-one interview.
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More Than 33K Filed New Unemployment Claims In Utah Last Week

A total of 33,076 Utahns filed new unemployment claims last week, according to the latest numbers from the Department of Workforce Services. 
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Amanda Jackson, CNN

Bar Owner Removes $3,714 Off Walls To Give To Unemployed Staff

For nearly 15 years, patrons have been leaving their mark on this bar in Georgia by writing on a dollar bill and stapling it on the walls and ceilings. Now the bar owner is giving that money to her out-of-work employees.
4 years ago
Dick's Sporting Goods store is shown with an empty parking lot amid the coronavirus pandemic at the...
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Furloughing Most Of Its 40,000 Employees

Dick's Sporting Goods is finding it difficult to operate without any sports, gyms or basically any other physical activity.
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

UTA’s Reduced Services Raises Concerns Over Crowded Buses, Trains

The Utah Transit Authority’s recent reduction in services has sparked some concerns that some buses and trains are becoming too crowded to practice social distancing.
4 years ago
DJ Rob Ferre staged a socially-distanced dance party for an entire Millcreek neighborhood on April ...
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

DJ Brings The Socially-Distanced Closer Through Dance Parties

Rob Ferre noticed that other DJs had been attempting to work around the pandemic by streaming music or hosting virtual dance parties. He came up with idea to hold a socially-distanced dance party for the entire neighborhood.
4 years ago
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CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer

Record 16.8 Million Have Filed For Unemployment Benefits Since Virus

A record number of Americans have filed for unemployment benefits, and more than one in 10 workers have lost their jobs in just the past three weeks to the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
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Brittany Tait, KSL TV

Foster Families Say Visiting Policies Exposing Them To Coronavirus

With social distancing orders in place, The Division of Children and Family Services continues to require in-person visit. It's putting some foster care families in a complicated situation.
4 years ago
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Holly Yan, Steve Almasy, Madeline Holcombe and Omar Jimenez, CNN

US Coronavirus Deaths Pass 14,000, But Future Projections Are Better Than Expected

Even though Wednesday was another day that brought a record number of deaths reported from coronavirus in the United States, there was a glimmer of hope as models now have less dire forecasts for the total number of fatalities the country will see by the time the pandemic subsides.
4 years ago
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Leah Asmelash and Aaron Cooper, CNN

Nearly 80% Of Hotel Rooms In The US Are Empty, According To New Data

The hotel industry has taken a massive hit as people continue to abide by stay-at-home orders during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Tooele Woman Has Sewn 3,000 Masks, Community Joining In Her Efforts

A Tooele woman decided to start sewing masks for herself and her family, an effort which has since resulted in her sewing about 3,000 masks, including those she made for her extended family and friends. Several other people in her community have since joined in her efforts. 
4 years ago

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