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Staying Safe: Coronavirus

Doctors are worried that coronavirus may end up being like influenza, which requires a new vaccine ...
Merri Moeller & Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Utah Reports Zero Additional Deaths, 223 New COVID-19 Cases

The Utah Department of Health on Sunday said 223 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Alex Cabrero

Thousands Visit First SLC Farmers Market Of The Season

It was the first day of the season for the downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market. Lots of people were out and about, and many of them said it left like life before COVID-19.
3 years ago
FILE: Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccines are  prepared at the Jackson Memorial Hospital on April 15,...
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Utah Reports No Additional Deaths, 306 New COVID-19 Cases

The Utah Department of Health reported Saturday another 306 residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and no new virus-related deaths.
3 years ago
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Tania Dean and Deanie Wimmer, KSL TV

Utah Students Reflect On School During Coronavirus Pandemic

The 2020-2021 school year was unlike anything Utah families have experienced before. From masks, to distance learning, to the loss of traditional school activities — COVID-19 changed a lot. So what will Utah students remember most about this year?
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Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

Get Vaccinated At Smith’s, Become Eligible For $1 Million Prizes, Free Groceries

Smith's Food and Drug's parent company has given customers 5 million reasons to get the COVID-19 shot.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports Three Additional Deaths, 288 New COVID-19 Cases

The Utah Department of Health on Friday said three more Utahns have died due to COVID-19 and another 288 residents have tested positive for the virus.
3 years ago
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The Associated Press

Walmart To Close Its US Stores On Thanksgiving Again

Walmart says it will close its U.S. stores on Thanksgiving for the second consecutive year.
3 years ago
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Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer

US Adds Modest 559,000 Jobs, A Sign Of More Hiring Struggles

U.S. employers added 559,000 jobs in May, an improvement from April’s sluggish gain but still evidence that many companies are struggling to find enough workers as the economy rapidly recovers from the pandemic recession.
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports Three Additional Deaths, 343 New COVID-19 Cases

The Utah Department of Health on Thursday said three more Utahns have died due to COVID-19 and another 343 residents have tested positive for the virus.
3 years ago
President Joe Biden speaks during an event in the South Court Auditorium of the White House June 2,...
Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden Announces International COVID-19 Vaccine Sharing Plan

The White House says the U.S. will share more COVID-19 vaccines with the world, including directing 75% of excess doses through the UN-backed COVAX global program.
3 years ago
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Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writer

US Jobless Claims Drop To 385,000, Another Pandemic Low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week for a fifth straight week to a new pandemic low, the latest evidence that the U.S. job market is regaining its health as the economy further reopens.
3 years ago
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Ladd Egan, KSL TV

University Of Utah Health Debuts COVID-19 Long Hauler Clinic

University of Utah Health is opening a COVID-19 long hauler clinic to provide coordinated cared to patients with prolonged symptoms of the disease.
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Dan Spindle, KSL TV

Several 5Ks, Marathons Returning As Pandemic Impacts Continue To Diminish

Wednesday is National Running Day, and there are a lot of races coming up this week to get you out the door and on the way to better health and wellness.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports Three Additional Deaths, 200 New COVID-19 Cases

The Utah Department of Health on Wednesday said three more Utahns have died from COVID-19 and another 200 residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
3 years ago
FILE: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks from the White House on May 20, 2021 in Washington,...
Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Free Beer, Other New Incentives For Biden’s ‘Vaccine Sprint’

Free beer is the latest White House-backed incentive to persuade Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
3 years ago
Fiddler and singer Kate MacLeod played her first gig on a public stage again, performing with the b...
Peter Rosen

Musicians Slowly Return To The Stage After Live Music Stopped Due To COVID-19

Musicians have slowly started making their way back to the stage after live music in clubs and at concerts and festivals stopped more than a year ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports Zero Additional Deaths, 112 New COVID-19 Cases

The Utah Department of Health on Tuesday said 112 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business

Krispy Kreme Has Given Away Over 1.5 Million Doughnuts To Vaccinated People

In March, the chain announced a special promotion for Americans who have been vaccinated against Covid-19: Prove that you're vaccinated, and you can get a free doughnut a day for the rest of the year.
3 years ago
A scene from a local cafe of the main port area on May 17, 2021, in Patmos, Greece. Restrictive tra...
The Associated Press

Greece, 6 Others Launch EU Vaccination Certificate System

Greece and six other European Union member states are introducing a vaccination certificate system, ahead of the rollout of the program across the bloc on July 1.
3 years ago
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The Latest: Moderna Seeks Full FDA Approval For Its Vaccine

American pharmaceutical company Moderna says it has begun the process to win full U.S. regulatory approval for the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in adults.
3 years ago
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Jed Boal

Family Shares Legacy of Utah Veteran Advocate Who Died Of COVID-19

One year ago, as the pandemic intensified, COVID-19 claimed the life of one of Utah’s greatest advocates for military veterans. In an ironic twist, William E. Christoffersen died in the Salt Lake Veterans Nursing Home named in his honor.
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Shelby Hintze

Utah Reports One Additional Death, 143 New COVID-19 Cases

The Utah Department of Health on Monday said 143 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19.
3 years ago
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Ray Boone, KSL TV

Statue Sculptors In Salt Lake City Achieve International Recognition

Like all civilizations, every business starts out small. The one sculpted by Victoria Karpos and her husband in Salt Lake City has spread far beyond the Aegean Sea, thanks to a little help from the internet.
3 years ago
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Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

Vets Return To Memorial Day Traditions As Pandemic Eases

In Boston and elsewhere, this holiday weekend will feel something closer to Memorial Days of old, as COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted in many places.
3 years ago

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