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State Dept. Preparing To Advise Americans Not To Travel Abroad

The US is preparing to advise Americans not to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (R) speaks while flanked by U.S. President Donald Trump during a ...
ANDREW TAYLOR and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press

Mnuchin: Family Of 4 Could Get $3K Under Virus Relief Plan

The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago
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Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN

President Signs Coronavirus Relief Legislation Into Law

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for Covid-19 and paid emergency leave.
4 years ago
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

Walmart Shortens Its Hours Even Further, Takes New Measures To Fight Coronavirus

Walmart, the largest retailer in America, is shortening its hours even further as the coronavirus pandemic -- and demand for necessities -- escalates.
4 years ago
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CEO Of Larry H. Miller Group Tweets Heartfelt Thread About COVID-19 Concerns

Days after the Vivint Arena canceled its upcoming events and just hours after Megaplex Theatres announced it would be closing its doors until further notice, the CEO of the Larry H. Miller Group took to Twitter to voice his worries.
4 years ago
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McCarran Airport Tower Closed After COVID-19 Case Confirmed

The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed an air traffic controller at McCarren International Airport has tested positive for COVID-19
4 years ago
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Ken Moritsugu and Nick Perry, Associated Press

Wuhan Reports No New Virus Cases, Offering Hope To World

Last month, Wuhan was overwhelmed with thousands of new cases of coronavirus each day, but in a dramatic development, Chinese authorities said the city and its surrounding province had no new cases to report.
4 years ago
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced that he had been notified that he was in contact with a...
Clare Foran, CNN

More Lawmakers Self-Quarantine After Congress Members Diagnosed With Coronavirus

Two members of Congress on Wednesday announced they had tested positive for coronavirus, prompting other lawmakers to self-quarantine at the direction of the House physician.
4 years ago
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Dozens Of West Valley Mobile Homes Destroyed, Severely Damaged By Earthquake

A terrifying morning for dozens of residents at a Salt Lake County mobile home park after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake rocked the Wasatch Front, destroying or severely damaging 48 homes in the park. 
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Tania Dean, KSL TV

School Buildings Closed Following 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake

Several school buildings were closed across Northern Utah, causing major disruptions for students trying to pick up meals and school materials, after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit the Wasatch Front.
4 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Earthquake Damages Silver Crest Elementary In Herriman

Social distancing and the “soft closure” of Utah schools may have saved the lives of elementary students in Herriman after large bricks fell from the building onto the school entrance.
4 years ago
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Utah Rep. Ben McAdams Tests Positive For COVID-19

Utah Congressman Ben McAdams tested positive for COVID-19 and has self-isolated at his home in West Jordan.
4 years ago
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Manufacturers Shutter Plants, Travel Halted As Virus Spreads

The U.S. and Canada agreed to close their shared border to nonessential travel while manufacturers decided to shut down plants in Europe and the United States.
4 years ago
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STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE & ALEX VEIGA, Associated Press

Dow Falls Below 20,000 For First Time Since 2017

Stocks tumbled more than 5% on Wall Street Wednesday, and the Dow erased virtually all its gains since President Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration. Even prices for investments seen as safe during downturns fell as the coronavirus outbreak chokes the economy and investors rush to raise cash.
4 years ago
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Positive Coronavirus Cases In Utah Now At 63

he Utah Department of Health on Wednesday updated the total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Utah to 63. Fifty-three of the cases are confirmed in Utah residents. Ten cases are confirmed in non-Utah residents.
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Local Company Manufacturing 50K Coronavirus Tests Daily, Could Soon Be Used In Utah

A local company’s coronavirus test could soon give the state a boost in testing for the virus after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed its policy, giving states responsibility for testing and allowing more laboratories to participate.
4 years ago
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Brittany Glas & Cindy St. Clair

KSL Investigates Utah’s ability to handle Coronavirus outbreak

As coronavirus cases continue to grow, how prepared are Utah hospitals to handle critical patients? KSL Investigators reached out to every hospital in Utah to find out if we have enough of the proper equipment.
4 years ago
The Wayne Community Health Center is one of several centers in rural Utah counties preparing for th...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Rural Utah Health Departments Preparing For Coronavirus; Moab Area Concerned Over Tourists

Health departments in rural Utah counties are preparing for a possible spread of novel coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Guest Leaves $1,050 Tip At Utah Restaurant

As restaurants across Utah prepare to close dine-in services for the next two weeks, one guest left a $1,050 tip at a Salt Lake City restaurant.
4 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Utility Officials: Utah’s Water Is Safe; Stop Hoarding Bottled Water

Several water utilities across Utah have been trying to get the word out that there's no need to hoard bottled water.
4 years ago
How safe is it to use delivery services like DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats?...
Mike Headrick & Tania Dean, KSL TV

Heath Officials Say Food Delivery Services Safe During Outbreak

Many people are looking to order food in with restaurant dining rooms closed across Utah. But how safe is it to use delivery services like DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats?
4 years ago
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Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Gephardt: Be Wary Of Day Trading In Uncertain Climate

Affix a roller-coaster-car to the line that tracks investments and it would make even the most iron-constitutioned person sick to their stomach. After all, it’s not just a plunge. There are also big gains.
4 years ago
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Ladd Egan, KSL TV

Utah Restaurants Launch Web Site During Dining Shutdown

Restaurants in Utah have banded together to spread the word that they are still offering take-out meals, even while in-person dining in prohibited because of the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Provo Senior Cooking Lunch For Neighbors During Coronavirus Outbreak

One Provo man is treating his neighbors to a daily dish to help keep their spirits up during the coronavirus outbreak.
4 years ago

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