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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports 257 New COVID-19 Cases, 12 Additional Deaths

Officials with the Utah Department of Health on Tuesday said 12 more Utahns have died from COVID-19 while 257 additional residents have tested positive for the virus.
3 years ago
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Christina Maxouris & Holly Yan, CNN

About 60% Of American Adults Have Had At Least One Dose Of A COVID Vaccine, Including More People Of Color

The U.S. has reached a "landmark day" in the COVID-19 pandemic as 60% of American adults have gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
3 years ago
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Matt Rascon

Workforce Services Launches Campaign To Help Utahns Get Back To Work

Days after the announcement that Utah would opt out of federal unemployment pandemic assistance, the Department of Workforce Services launched a new campaign to promote their program to help Utahns get back into the workforce.
3 years ago
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Jed Boal

Utah Pediatrician Encourages Parents To Get Teens Vaccinated

A top pediatrician in Utah has urged parents to get their children vaccinated now that the Pfizer vaccine has been authorized in the U.S. for children 12 years of age and older.
3 years ago
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Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

Masks No Longer Required At Weber State University

With daily COVID-19 cases dropping in Utah, Weber State University announced it has lifted face mask requirements on campus and inside university-owned buildings.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports 164 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Additional Death

Officials with the Utah Department of Health on Monday said another Utahn has died from COVID-19 while 164 additional residents have tested positive for the virus.
3 years ago
U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, gives an update on his administra...
Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden Boosting World Vaccine Sharing Commitment To 80M Doses

The U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Special Session Of Utah Legislature Set For Wednesday

Gov. Spencer Cox has called for state legislators to meet in a special session Wednesday to discuss 22 issues, including accepting and appropriating funds from the American Rescue Plan.
3 years ago
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Tami Luhby, CNN

First Enhanced Child Tax Credit Payments To Go Out July 15

The families of more than 65 million children will start receiving enhanced child tax credit monthly payments of up to $300 on July 15, the Biden administration announced Monday.
3 years ago
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Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

CDC Director Says Mask Turnaround Based Solely On Science

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is defending the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines.
3 years ago
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Jared Turner, KSL TV

242 New Cases Of Coronavirus Reported In Utah; No New Deaths

One more Utahn has died of COVID-19, according to the latest report issued by the Utah Department of Health. There were 242 additional cases, with an additional 13,617 vaccines administered.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Navajo Nation Reports 15 New COVID-19 Cases; 1 More Death

The Navajo Nation has reported 15 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one additional death.
3 years ago
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Danielle Wiener-Bronner & Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business

Walmart, Trader Joe’s & Costco Say Vaccinated Customers Don’t Have To Wear Masks In Stores

Shoppers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can shop without masks in some Walmart, Sam's Club and Costco locations as well as at Trader Joe's, the companies said in separate announcements Friday.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports 320 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Additional Deaths

Officials with the Utah Department of Health on Saturday said two more Utahns have died from COVID-19 while 320 additional residents have tested positive for the virus.
3 years ago
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Heather Hollingsworth & Stephen Groves, Associated Press

States, Business Sort Out What New CDC Mask Guidance Means

A number of states have embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors or out in most situations.
3 years ago
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Alex Cabrero

Utah Woman Uses Art To Cope With Long-Term Effects Of COVID-19

A Salem woman has turned to art to find some help with her post-COVID struggles.
3 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Utah Vets Hope To Visit National Memorial After 2020 Honor Flight Was Canceled

More than a dozen World War II veterans from Utah were slated to visit their memorial in Washington, D.C. when the coronavirus hit, but the flight was canceled. Some of those veterans were honored with a luncheon Friday where Honor Flight officials said they may still make it back.
3 years ago
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Ladd Egan, Madison Swenson & Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

Mask, Social Distancing Requirements Lifted In Salt Lake Co. Facilities

Salt Lake County leaders announced that fully vaccinated people were no longer required to wear face coverings or social distance in county facilities.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports 336 New COVID Cases, One Additional Death

Officials with the Utah Department of Health on Friday said another Utahn has died from COVID-19 while 336 more residents have tested positive for the virus.
3 years ago
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Delta Will Require New Hires To Be Vaccinated Against Virus

Delta Air Lines will require new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 starting Monday.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Mask Mandate For State Facilities To End Saturday

Gov. Spencer Cox has announced the order requiring masks in state facilities will end on Saturday.
3 years ago
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Businesses, Customers React To New CDC Mask Guidance

New guidance from the CDC that fully-vaccinated people can ditch the mask and social distancing was welcome news for many Utahns, but the impact was not immediately felt at businesses across the state.
3 years ago
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Deanie Wimmer, Aley Davis, KSL TV

Post-Traumatic Growth: How To Find Meaning, Resilience & Strength In Adversity

Millions experienced disruption and loss during the global pandemic. Finding meaning and joy in the midst of that pain can be difficult. Research showed our most traumatic experiences can transform us in surprising ways.
3 years ago
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Morgan Wolfe & Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

Laid Off Utahn Says End Of Federal Unemployment Benefits Feels Like A Penalty

A Utah man who lost his job during the pandemic and has been surviving on state and federal unemployment benefits said he will now have to look outside the state for a job.
3 years ago

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