MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer
Moderna COVID-19 shots now an option for older kids in US
There is now a second COVID-19 option for kids ages 6 to 17 in the U.S.2 years ago
Jen Christensen, CNN
What are the COVID-19 vaccine side effects in young kids? Experts seek to ease parents’ concerns
Experts look at what side effects to expect from the COVID vaccine for children six months and older.2 years ago
Debbie Worthen
Utah registered nurses are leaving the field, creating the ‘perfect storm’
"Without nurses, we can't have hospitals." Utah nurses are overworked and underpaid. Some say it's put people at risk.2 years ago
Jed Boal
Salt Lake Co. distributes COVID vaccines for children 6-months and older
Salt Lake County begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months and older.2 years ago
ZEKE MILLER and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press
Biden visits clinic, celebrates COVID shots for kids under 5
President Joe Biden is celebrating that virtually all Americans can now get a COVID-19 shot after the authorization of vaccines for kids under 5 over the weekend.2 years ago
MIKE STOBBE, ASSOCIATED RPESS
US opens COVID vaccine to little kids; shots begin this week
The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The shots will become available this week, expanding the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months.2 years ago
Reuters
North Korea reports ‘epidemic’ of unidentified intestinal disease after Covid wave
North Korea has dispatched medical crews and epidemiological investigators to a province battling the outbreak of an intestinal disease, state media reported on Sunday.2 years ago
MIKE STOBBE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
U.S. health officials on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.2 years ago
Jed Boal
Utah’s youngest kids should be able to get COVID-19 vaccine next week
Kids as young as 6 months old should be able to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the middle of next week. This is an eagerly awaited opportunity for many parents and an issue of concern for others.2 years ago
LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer
FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers. That paves the way for vaccinations for children under 5 to begin next week.2 years ago
CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer
Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus.2 years ago
LINDSEY TANNER and MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writers
FDA advisers move COVID-19 shots closer for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the U.S. have moved a step closer.2 years ago
Lisa Respers France, CNN
Mick Jagger tests positive for COVID-19
The Rolling Stones have canceled a concert in Amsterdam after lead singer Mick Jagger contracted COVID-19.2 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE and MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writers
US: Pfizer COVID-19 appears effective for kids under 5
Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children.2 years ago
ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.2 years ago
MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer
WHO: COVID origins unclear but lab leak theory needs study
Experts drafted by WHO to help investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic say further research is needed to determine how COVID-19 first began.2 years ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
New mobile COVID-19 testing sites open in Utah
With the summer travel season underway and a steady stream of people still testing positive for COVID-19, Nomi Health opened several mobile testing sites across Utah.2 years ago
Michael Houck, KSL TV
Charter school asks students not to mask to help ‘normalize’ not wearing masks at school
The American Preparatory Academy asks students not to wear a mask during their last three days of school to help with their 'academic and emotional growth.'2 years ago
JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press
UK ‘partygate’ report blames culture of Johnson’s office
A report into lockdown-breaching U.K. government parties says blame for a culture of rule-breaking in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office must rest with those at the top.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5 and that it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week.2 years ago
Jeremy Lee, KITV
Employees fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine seek to be rehired
Employees who were terminated after companies took up zero-tolerance policies in regards to COVID-19 vaccinations are asking they be rehired for their former positions.2 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Pfizer booster shot is now approved for children 5-11, here’s what a doctor advises
The CDC now recommends Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for children ages five to 11. But, a leading pediatric epidemiologist suggests some parents may want to wait based on their summer plans.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
CDC urges Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11
U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.2 years ago