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Father Stephen Tilley of St. John the Baptist Parish heard his parishioners not from inside the chu...
Ashley Kewish, KSL TV

Catholic Father Meets With Parishioners From Inside Jeep During Pandemic

Father Stephen Tilley of St. John the Baptist Parish heard his parishioners not from inside the church, but from inside his own Jeep on Sunday.
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Tania Dean, KSL TV

1,600+ Missionaries Return Home From Philippines Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Hundreds of missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived home early amid worldwide concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Dr. Ray Price works at both Intermountain Healthcare and the University of Utah Hospital, told KSL'...
Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Gephardt: Utah Surgeon Frustrated Some Hospitals Still Performing Elective Surgeries

One Utah doctor said he feels it's "outrageous" that some hospital groups are not postponing all non-urgent elective surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
State Sen. Luz Escamilla is running for mayor of Salt Lake City. (Photo: Steve Griffin, Deseret New...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

State Sen. Luz Escamilla Tests Positive For COVID-19

State Sen. Luz Escamilla said she has tested positive for COVID-19.
4 years ago
FILE: Dawn breaks over Manhattan as the city struggles to contain the number of coronavirus cases o...
Jim Mustian & Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

New York Quiets As It Becomes Next Virus Hot Spot

An order requiring most New Yorkers to stay home from work and not gather in groups was set to go into effect as the state quickly becomes one of the world's biggest coronavirus hot spots.
4 years ago
Chyrrel Meyer, owner of Canyonlands Quilting, works on sewing together emergency face masks and hos...
Garna Mejia, KSL TV

Community Comes Together To Make Face Masks For Moab Hospital

A group of Moab women is taking social distancing a step further and stitching together emergency face masks and gowns for those on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 22: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the daily coronavirus briefing joi...
Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire & Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

As Crisis Deepens, Congressional Rescue Deal Teeters

Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House are teetering on a nearly $1.4 trillion economic rescue package as the coronavirus pandemic deepens.
4 years ago
FILE: (L-R) Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) talk as they arrive at the Senate cham...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Sens. Lee, Romney To Self-Quarantine After Sen. Paul Tests Positive For COVID-19

Both of Utah's senators have announced they will self-isolate after Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., tested positive for COVID-19.
4 years ago
Tokyo 2020 signage is seen in Enoshima during the build up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Janua...
Associated Press

IOC Looking At Postponing Tokyo Olympics; Canada Pulls Out

The IOC will look at postponing the Tokyo Olympics during four weeks of talks amid mounting criticism by athletes and sports officials during the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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KSL TV

First Coronavirus-Related Death Reported In Utah; Cases Rise To 181

A Davis County man has died from COVID-19, making it the first virus-related death in the state, according to the Utah Department of Health.
4 years ago
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) delivers an opening statement before John F. Sopko, special inspector gene...
Phil Mattingly and Lauren Fox, CNN

Senator Rand Paul Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has tested positive for coronavirus, making him the third member of Congress and the first U.S. senator to be diagnosed with COVID-19.
4 years ago
People applaud from a balcony during a flash mob called through social media and messaging platform...
Alanne Orjoux, CNN

A Public, United Way To Show Support For Healthcare Workers Fighting Coronavirus

#Solidarityat8 asks people to go on their balconies or open their windows and doors at 8 p.m. Sunday and cheer, clap or just make some noise to honor the people who continue to work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other medical facilities.
4 years ago
U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to members of the media at the U.S. Capit...
Phil Mattingly, CNN

Pelosi Says No Stimulus Package Deal Yet, McConnell Says Leaders Are ‘Very Close’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sounded an ominous warning Sunday that she may not support an emerging coronavirus economic stimulus bill that had been on a fast track through Congress this weekend.
4 years ago
Emirates Group is temporarily suspending passenger flights — maintaining just its cargo operation...
Clare Duffy, CNN Business

Emirates Group Suspends Passenger Flights, Cuts Staff Salaries Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Emirates Group is temporarily suspending passenger flights — maintaining just its cargo operations — because of coronavirus.
4 years ago
A handout photo provided by Dong-A Ilbo of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donal...
Hyung-Jin Kim

N. Korea Says Trump’s Letter Offers Anti-Virus Cooperation

North Korea says President Donald Trump has sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the viral pandemic.
4 years ago
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Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press

‘A Really Big Experiment’: Parents Turn Teachers Amid Virus

The coronavirus outbreak has thrust parents everywhere into the role of their children's primary educators. They've been left scrambling to sift through educational resources and juggle lesson plans with jobs and other responsibilities.
4 years ago
Steve Borg pulls a rack of fresh bread from the oven at Schmidt's Pastry College in South Jordan....
Ray Boone, KSL TV

South Jordan Baker Keeps Employees Working While Giving Back

One family bakery is doing what it can to help its employees and fellow Utahns during the coronavirus outbreak by giving away bread - with a catch.
4 years ago
A laboratory technician prepares COVID-19 patient samples for semi-automatic testing at Northwell H...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Second Washington County COVID-19 Case Confirmed

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Southwest Utah Public Health Department officials have confirmed the second case of COVID-19 in Washington County. Officials said the second case appears to be travel-related and the individual is receiving medical care. “Residents of Washington, Iron, Kane, Beaver, and Garfield counties are encouraged to protect themselves and others by staying at home […]
4 years ago
Daily life in Venice, Italy, on March 15, 2020 during the Coronavirus Emergency. Most of the street...
Jack Guy & Valentina Di Donato, CNN

Venice’s Canal Water Looks Clearer As Coronavirus Keeps Visitors Away

As the world continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus, the pandemic is having some unexpected side effects.
4 years ago
FILE: U.S. Second Lady Karen Pence and Vice President Mike Pence attend an official visit ceremony ...
Veronica Stracqualursi & Jason Hoffman, CNN

Vice President Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence Test Negative For Coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence have both tested negative for coronavirus, his spokeswoman announced Saturday evening.
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Aley Davis, KSL TV

Social Distancing Especially Important For People With Autoimmune Diseases

Social distancing is critical to the health of all Utahns, but it’s especially important for people with autoimmune diseases who are on immune suppressing medications.
4 years ago
FILE: A woman walks by a sign at the entrance to Rikers Island on March 31, 2017 in New York City. ...
Associated Press

38 Positive For Coronavirus In NYC Jails, Including Rikers

The board that oversees the city's jail system said at least 38 people have tested positive for coronavirus in New York City jails, including at the notorious Rikers Island jail complex.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 17:  U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to membe...
Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro & Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Economic Rescue Tops $1 Trillion As Negotiations Continue

Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House have pushed into Saturday night on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package to beat back the impact of the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Audible is offering a selection of audiobooks geared toward children for free. (Shutterstock)...
Leah Asmelash, CNN

Audible Offering Free Audiobooks For Kids Stuck At Home

As schools and workplaces close due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many parents at home with their kids all day, Amazon has offered a small reprieve.
4 years ago

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