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Staying Safe: Coronavirus

Carla Pruit shows KSL reporter Matt Gephardt her communications with race organizers after she canc...
Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Gephardt: Runner Cancels NYC Race Entry Due To COVID-19 Fears, Fighting For Refund

A Utah runner was being responsible and dropped out of a race due to coronavirus worries. But now, that decision left her financially punished.
4 years ago
Empty shelves at a West Valley City Albertson's store....
Ladd Egan, KSL TV

Utah Grocery Stores Rush to Restock Shelves

Utah grocery stores were struggling to keep up with people who are stocking up with supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 13:  U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news conference about the ongoing g...
Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor & Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Trump Declares Virus Emergency; Pelosi Announces Aid Deal

President Donald Trump has declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency in order to free up more money and resources.
4 years ago
FILE: General Conference is a semiannual gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Conference Center, Temple Square Public Areas Closed Due To Virus Concerns

Public areas of buildings owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in and around Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City have been closed until further notice, due to concerns over the novel coronavirus.
4 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah School Districts Releasing ‘Soft Closure’ Plans

Utah school districts are announcing details on their plans for the two-week soft closure issued by Gov. Gary Herbert on Friday.
4 years ago
Tables sit empty at a restaurant on San Francisco's popular Pier 39 tourist destination on March 12...
KSL TV

Safety Tips For Eating Out During Coronavirus Outbreak

Concern about COVID-19 has many Utah families spending more time at home, but some people may want to venture out to grab a bite to eat at a restaurant. What are some tips for interacting with others in public spaces?
4 years ago
FILE: Gov. Gary Herbert....
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Two-Week ‘Soft Closure’ Of All Utah Public Schools Announced

Gov. Gary Herbert announced all of Utah's public schools will undergo a "soft closure" for two weeks, beginning Monday, March 16, to help implement social distancing and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
4 years ago
Triage tents have been set up at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. (Meghan Thackre...
Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

US Hospitals Brace For ‘Tremendous Strain’ From New Virus

U.S. hospitals are setting up circus-like tents for testing, considering canceling some elective surgeries and calling on retired doctors for help as they brace for an onslaught of coronavirus patients.
4 years ago
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news conference about the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic i...
Priscilla Alvarez, CNN

Here’s What The President’s Coronavirus Emergency Declaration Does

President Donald Trump issued a federal emergency declaration Friday afternoon over the coronavirus outbreak following a week of cancellations, suspensions and growing case numbers that unsettled Americans nationwide.
4 years ago
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Church Leaders Announce Temporary Changes To Temple Worship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making temporary changes to temple worship, according to a Church statement. 
4 years ago
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Summit County Announces Two New COVID-19 Cases

The Summit County Health Department on Friday announced two new COVID-19 cases.
4 years ago
President Donald Trump addresses the Nation from the Oval Office March, 11, 2020. (POOL PHOTO by Do...
Kevin Liptak and Jim Acosta, CNN

Trump Is Likely To Make Emergency Declaration Friday

President Donald Trump is likely to make an emergency declaration on Friday afternoon, a move that would free up more federal resources to combat coronavirus, according to two people familiar with the decision.
4 years ago
FILE: Starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez #31 of the Baltimore Orioles throws the first pitch of the ga...
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Events Canceled, Closures Announced Over Coronavirus Concerns

Events are being canceled across the country and across the state as organizers respond to growing concerns about coronavirus. A list of some of the cancellations will be included here. 
4 years ago
President Donald Trump (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)...
JONATHAN LEMIRE and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press

Trump To Hold News Conference As He Seeks To Calm Virus Fear

President Donald Trump will hold a press conference to address the spiraling coronavirus pandemic as he seeks to calm a panicked nation amid mixed messages and growing criticism.
4 years ago
U-Haul is offering 30-day storage for free to college students who have to suddenly move out becaus...
Francisco Guzman and Saeed Ahmed, CNN

U-Haul Offers Free Storage For College Students Who Must Suddenly Move Out

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing colleges and universities to cancel classes, U-Haul is stepping in to help students who suddenly have to move out of their dorms.
4 years ago
Nepal announced it is shutting down all expeditions on Mount Everest for the rest of this year's cl...
Rob Picheta, CNN

Mount Everest Closed Over Coronavirus Fears

The coronavirus outbreak has reached the top of the world: Mount Everest.
4 years ago
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Heather Simonsen

Doctors: COVID-19 Panic Can Be Almost As Bad As The Virus

COVID-19 panic can be almost as harmful as the disease - especially for children.
4 years ago
A laboratory technician prepares COVID-19 patient samples for semi-automatic testing at Northwell H...
Ashley Fantz, Scott Bronstein and Drew Griffin, CNN

People Who Can’t Get Tested Left Wondering If They’re Infected

 (CNN) –– A group of first responders in Washington state, a scientist in California, a woman at an assisted living facility in Florida — all worried because they believe they might have novel coronavirus but say they can’t get tested. They and many others tell CNN they’re suffering symptoms associated with what’s officially known as Covid-19, and […]
4 years ago
A board on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the floor of the New York Stock Excha...
ELAINE KURTENBACH, AP Business Writer

European Stock Markets Recover After Turbulent Trading

European stocks rose Friday and Wall Street was set to gain on the open after turbulent trading in Asia and a day after the market's worst session in over three decades.
4 years ago
Day's Market in Provo has an "all hands on deck" situation as COVID-19 fears spread. (Andrew Adams,...
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Provo Mom-And-Pop Grocer Has ‘All Hands On Deck’ Amid COVID-19 Spread

In Provo, Day’s Market owner Brock Day said his family had already made special trips to suppliers to keep items in stock as much as possible.
4 years ago
Utah Poison Control Center....
Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Utah Coronavirus Hotline Sees Call Surge After Recent Announcement

As the number of cases of COVID-19 rises, so does the call volume for the Utah Coronavirus Information line, a number set up for those with symptoms, questions or concerns.
4 years ago
Princess Cruises will halt global operations of its 18 cruise ships for two months, after two of it...
Chris Isidore, CNN Business

Cruise Lines Princess, Viking Halt All Cruises As Coronavirus Spreads

Princess Cruises will halt global operations of its 18 cruise ships for two months, after two of its ships carried passengers who were diagnosed with the coronavirus.
4 years ago
FILE: The Miller family lets the public take self-guided tours of the renovated Vivint Smart Home A...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

UDOH: Fans Who Attended Jazz/Raptors Game At Low Risk For Coronavirus

Health officials said fans who attended Monday's game between the Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors at Vivint Smart Home Arena are at a low risk of developing the new coronavirus.
4 years ago
FILE: House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks before signing the Coronavirus Emergency Res...
Andrew Taylor, Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin & Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Pelosi Says Agreement Near With White House On Virus Aid

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she and the Trump administration are close to agreement on a coronavirus aid package, as negotiators struggle to hammer out a deal to provide funding and resources for American workers, families and businesses reeling with health and financial problems amid the crisis.
4 years ago

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