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Krispy Kreme Is Giving Free Dozens Of Doughnuts To Health Care Workers Every Monday

Krispy Kreme announced it will be giving away free dozens of doughnuts to health care workers every Monday until May 11.
4 years ago
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Associated Press

Stocks Open 2% Higher After Senate Passes Virus Relief Bill

Stocks are opening broadly higher on Wall Street after the Senate approved a $2.2 trillion bill to provide economic relief for damage done by the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
Flanked by Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, U.S. President Dona...
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What You Missed Overnight: Homemade Masks, Unanimous Senate Vote, And More

Here's the coronavirus news you may have missed from Wednesday night.
4 years ago
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Anneken Tappe, CNN Business

Unemployment Claims Soared To 3.3. Million Last Week, Most In History

A record number of Americans filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, as businesses shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Intermountain and U of U Healthcare said they are unable to accept homemade masks....
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Intermountain, U of U Health Say They Can’t Accept Homemade Masks

Two major healthcare providers said Wednesday that they could not accept homemade cloth masks for their caregivers fighting on the frontlines against the novel coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Dan Rascon

Thousands Of Missionaries Adjust To Being Home, Under Quarantine

A new day for thousands of missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across Utah who are now home and under quarantine.
4 years ago
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (2L), White House Director of Legislative Affairs Eric Ueland (3L...
Andrew Taylor and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Senate Passes Coronavirus Rescue Package On Unanimous Vote

The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 883-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.
4 years ago
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Mike Headrick, KSL TV

More People Setting Up Home Gyms To Stay Fit During Coronavirus Pandemic

Most gyms have temporarily shut down because of coronavirus concerns. Social distancing has kept millions of Utahns at home. While that's bad for many businesses, it hasn’t been bad for every business.
4 years ago
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Ladd Egan, KSL TV

Police Remove COVID-19 Symptomatic Patient From TRAX Train

Transit police intercepted a TRAX train near University Hospital after a man walked away from a coronavirus testing tent and boarded the train, according to the hospital and the Utah Transit Authority.
4 years ago
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Jared Turner, KSL TV

All Temples Temporarily Closed To Limit Spread Of Coronavirus

All 161 operating temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be temporarily closed because of concerns over COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Dave McCann, KSL TV

How COVID-19 Relief Package Would Impact Utah

Congress has been working on a $2 trillion aid package to help Americans weather the crippling economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. What does it mean for Utah families?
4 years ago
Flanked by Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, U.S. President Dona...
Andrew Taylor and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Trump Implores Congress To Move On Virus Rescue Package

Senate leaders raced to unravel last-minute snags Wednesday and win passage of an unparalleled $2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah Companies Give Free Desks For Remote Learning, Work

With classes at school canceled right now, students all across Utah have been studying and learning from home. One thing schools have that many homes don't have, though, is a desk for students.
4 years ago
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University Of Utah Health Announces Revised Visitor Policy

No visitors will be allowed in University of Utah Health inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary facilities expect under specific circumstances, according to state health officials.
4 years ago
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Site Launched To Help Support Utah County Restaurants

A new campaign was launched to help diners connect to restaurants in Utah County where business has slowed as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads.
4 years ago
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Mike Anderson, Matt Rascon & Madison Fitzpatrick, KSL TV

‘Stay At Home’ Order Issued In Summit County

Summit County residents have been asked to stay at home and cease non-essential travel and operations until at least May 1, according to an issue ordered by local officials.
4 years ago
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Paul LeBlanc, CNN

People Intentionally Spreading Coronavirus Could Be Charged With Terrorism, DOJ Says

Individuals who intentionally spread the novel coronavirus could be charged with terrorism for the "purposeful exposure and infection of others," a Justice Department memo says.
4 years ago
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Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent

US Orders 60-Day Freeze On Overseas Troop Movements Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has signed an order freezing the movements of all U.S. troops overseas for 60 days due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to three defense officials.
4 years ago
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Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

Chicago Uses Hotels For Quarantine To Ease Hospital Demand

Chicago's plan to reserve at least 1,000 hotel rooms for coronavirus patients through partnerships with five hotels is the first such strategy unveiled in the U.S.
4 years ago
Amazon warehouses are facing a growing tide of coronavirus cases with at least nine facilities hit ...
Brian Fung and Sara Ashley O'Brien, CNN Business

Amazon Warehouses Are Getting Hit With Coronavirus Cases

Amazon warehouses are facing a growing tide of coronavirus cases with at least nine facilities hit so far, according to Amazon and local media reports.
4 years ago
Rose Park Elementary School has seen an increase in families utilizing the Salt Lake School Distric...
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV

School District Sees Increase In Families Utilizing Lunch, Breakfast Programs

Salt Lake School District has seen an increase in families utilizing school lunch and breakfast programs.
4 years ago
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Ladd Egan and Cindy St. Clair, KSL TV

KSL Investigates: No Enforcement For Businesses Not Following Guidelines For COVID-19

KSL received dozens of emails from people saying their workplaces aren’t taking safety guidelines for COVID-19 seriously. . Ladd Egan investigates what employees can do if they don’t feel safe at work.
4 years ago
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BEN FOX, PHILIP MARCELO and NOMAAN MERCHANT, Associated Press

Trump Administration Urged To Free Migrants As Virus Surges

Pressure was mounting on the Trump administration Wednesday to release people from immigration detention facilities where at least one detainee has tested positive for COVID-19.
4 years ago
The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually quite short and can appear anywhere from t...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Coronavirus Symptoms: A List And When To Seek Help

What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19?
4 years ago

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