Naomi Thomas and Brenda Goodman, CNN
The US is in ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says
The United States is "certainly, right now, in this country, out of the pandemic phase," Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser.25 days ago
ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not ‘close contact’
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House says.26 days ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
CDC: COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in US in 2021
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, following heart disease and cancer, for the second year in a row, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.30 days ago
Larry D. Curtis
Utah woman accused of selling counterfeit negative COVID-19 tests at airport
SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake County woman is accused of selling fake negative COVID-19 test results to travelers and keeping the money, instead of sending it to her employer. Linda Fufui Toli is facing a charge of wire fraud in U.S. District Court of Utah. Court documents include a notice of intent to […]1 month ago
EVAN PEREZ, CNN Justice Correspondent
Feds charge 21 people with Covid-related fraud
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against 21 people for allegedly seeking to defraud government health care programs of $149 million in a variety of pandemic-related scams, including selling fake Covid-19 vaccination cards and submitting claims for unnecessary medical tests.1 month ago
DAVID KOENIG, Associated Press
EXPLAINER: What happens in the post-mask world of travel?
A ruling by a judge in Florida means that the federal requirement to wear masks on airplanes and public transportation appears to be dead.1 month ago
The Associated Press
Disney World: Face masks optional for all areas of resort
Walt Disney World has lifted the last of its mask requirements, meaning face coverings will be optional for visitors at all locations on the central Florida Disney property.1 month ago
Brittany Tait, KSL TV
Masks no longer required at Salt Lake City Int’l Airport
Travelers at the Salt Lake City International Airport reacted to the news that masks are no longer required to fly following a ruling from a federal judge in Florida.1 month ago
Brian Fung, CNN Business
Uber and Lyft will no longer require masks for US riders and drivers
Face masks are now optional for Uber and Lyft riders and drivers in the United States, the ride-hailing companies said Tuesday, shortly after several major airlines announced a similar change in policy.1 month ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
UTA drops mask requirement for trains and buses
The Utah Transit Authority announced passengers on all UTA trains and buses will no longer need to wear masks.1 month ago
Pete Muntean and Dave Alsup, CNN
These airlines are making masks optional after mandate struck down
Several U.S. airlines announced masks are now optional on their aircraft after a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate.1 month ago
CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press
Cheers, fear as judge strikes down U.S. transit mask mandate
A federal judge’s decision to strike down a national mask mandate was met with cheers on some airplanes but also concern about whether it’s really time to end the order sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.1 month ago
The Associated Press
Shanghai reports first deaths in current COVID-19 outbreak
Officials say three people have died from COVID-19 in Shanghai, in the first reported deaths in the latest outbreak in China's most populous and wealthiest city.1 month ago
The Associated Press
Hip hop pioneer DJ Kay Slay dies of COVID-19 at age 55
Pioneering hip hop artist Keith Grayson, who performed as DJ Kay Slay and worked with top stars, has died of complications from COVID-19.1 month ago
The Associated Press
Suit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate
Several businesses and residents have filed suit in state court in Pennsylvania seeking to overturn Philadelphia’s renewed indoor mask mandate scheduled to be enforced beginning Monday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.1 month ago
LAURA UNGAR, AP Science Writer
It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
The U.S. may be heading into another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.1 month ago
The Associated Press
FDA authorizes 1st breath test for COVID-19 infection
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.1 month ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
Pfizer to seek COVID booster for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy 5- to 11-year-olds.1 month ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
New study finds virtual schooling has negatively impacted mental health for college students
Mental health has declined for many college students who experienced virtual schooling during the pandemic — that’s one of the findings of a new study released by the Utah-based company, Qualtrics.1 month ago
ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
AP source: CDC to extend travel mask requirement for 2 weeks
The Biden administration will extend through May 3rd the nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.1 month ago
DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer
Mask rule for planes and trains still up in the air
How much longer will airline travelers and subway riders have to wear face masks? The Biden administration is facing that decision in the next few days.1 month ago
The Associated Press
US orders consular staff to leave Shanghai amid COVID surge
The U.S. has ordered all non-emergency consular staff to leave Shanghai, which is under a lockdown to contain a COVID-19 surge.1 month ago
Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN
Much of Europe remains at the CDC’s highest travel risk as other regions improve
For the third week in a row, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not add a single new destination to its highest-risk Level 4 category for travel.1 month ago
