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Chloe Melas, CNN

Late-Night Hosts Unite For COVID-19 Relief Concert

Global Citizen and the World Health Organization announced a virtual benefit concert on Monday. The event, curated by Lady Gaga and titled "One World: Together At Home," is set for April 18. It will be co-hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert.
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Utah Company Building Mobile COVID-19 Hospital Units

Utah company has begun building more than two dozen mobile hospital wings that could be used to serve COVID-19 patients.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Utah Ski Resorts Collect Ski Goggles For Medical Workers

U.S. Ski and Snowboard based in Park City is spreading the word about donating your ski goggles for local doctors and nurses that could use them as personal protective gear.
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Heather Simonsen, KSL TV

Utah Children Ask Doctors Questions About COVID-19

The coronavirus can be especially confusing for children. Life has changed dramatically for them and it's a lot to take in. KSL took their questions to an expert.
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Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

Gephardt: CDC Call On Your Phone Might Be Legitimate

We are all on guard against calls from scammers, but a call that appears to be coming from the CDC has some wondering — could it be real, and is it important? 
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Jed Boal

U Health, Intermountain Healthcare Begins COVID-19 Clinical Trials

Doctors from Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health have started enrolling patients in two vital clinical trials to test the effectiveness and safety of controversial drugs that recently came up in a coronavirus briefing with the President. 
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Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Utah, Idaho Farmers Dumping Milk After Drop In Demand

When the recommendation first came to stay at home and socially distance to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus, dairy farmers could keep up with demand for milk. Since then, many have been forced to dump their product.
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Nikki Carvajal, CNN

Birx: Drop In US Death Projection Due To Americans Social Distancing Behavior

One of the top medical officials on the White House coronavirus task force said Wednesday that models projecting the number of U.S. deaths from coronavirus have dropped dramatically in recent days because Americans have drastically changed their behavior.
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Alicia Lee, CNN

Broadway Theaters Extend Coronavirus Shutdown Until Early June

The 41 theaters that make up Broadway have been closed since March 12 after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned gatherings of more than 500 people. Cuomo has since mandated for all nonessential workers to stay home.
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Lisa Mascaro and Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Mnuchin Says Direct Deposits Out Next Week For Virus Aid

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is telling House Democrats that direct deposits to Americans will begin next week under the coronavirus aid package.
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV, and Carter Williams, KSL.com

Utah Governor Orders Travel Declaration Form When Entering State

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Wednesday announced an order requiring travel declarations from adults entering the state. 
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No New Virus-Related Deaths In Utah; 1,846 Confirmed Cases

There are now 1,846 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Utah, according to state health officials. No new deaths have been reported since Monday.
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Only Special Session Can Delay Collection Of Utah Sales Tax From Businesses

The Utah State Tax Commission said there will not be any changes to the collection of state sales tax until after the state legislature can meet for a special session.
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Felicia Martinez, KSL TV

Wearing A Mask Is The New Normal

From essential businesses to the general public, people are protecting themselves by wearing masks.
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Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director

Poll: Majority Of Americans Say Federal Government Has Done Poor Job Preventing Coronavirus Spread

A majority of Americans -- 55% -- now say the federal government has done a poor job preventing the spread of coronavirus in the United States, up eight points in about a week.
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What You Missed Overnight: Stay-At-Home Order Extensions, Toilet Paper Production, And More

Here are some of the important coronavirus stories you may have missed overnight.
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Emma Reynolds, Luke McGee, Simon Cullen and Vasco Cotovio, CNN

Boris Johnson Is ‘Stable’ In ICU Amid Questions About Who’s Running The UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is receiving "standard oxygen treatment" and is breathing without assistance, his spokesperson said Tuesday, a day after he was transferred to intensive care with coronavirus.
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County Leaders Consider Extending Stay-At-Home Orders

It could be a while before Utahns see government-ordered restrictions easing.
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Loans Offer Incentive To Keep Small Business Workers Employed

Governor Gary Herbert called on small businesses to take action Tuesday and apply for the Paycheck Protection Program to keep workers employed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Steve Peoples & Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Wisconsin Voters Forced To Choose Between Health, Democracy

If Wisconsin was a test case for voting in the age of coronavirus, the test did not go well for many voters.
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Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Uncertainty Surrounding Return To Normal Hangs Over Comedy Club

At Wiseguys Comedy Club, it was routine business to have big acts come to town to entertain and for a full house to welcome them. Then the COVID-19 pandemic began, and everything changed.
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Ken Sweet & Joyce M. Rosenberg, AP Business Writers

Computer Issues At SBA Said To Hold Up Small Business Loans

Small business owners hoping for quick help from the government’s emergency $349 billion lending program were still waiting amid reports of computer problems at the Small Business Administration.
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Box Elder Plant Running 24/7 To Keep Up With Toilet Paper Demand

Employees at the Procter & Gamble plant in Box Elder County are working around the clock to keep up with the push to get more toilet paper on shelves nationwide.
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Utahns Recount Blessings, Express Hopes, Worries During COVID-19 Pandemic

The disruption from COVID-19 really started in Utah three weeks ago. So, how are you doing? It’s been a challenging time for many, and a devastating time for others.
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