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Matt Rascon

Utah’s COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Outpacing Demand

About one in every three Utahns have been fully vaccinated, but demand for the shot is down and Utah Department of Health officials said they are working to minimize the number of doses that go to waste.
3 years ago
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Lauran Neergaard and Candice Choi, Associated Press

Pfizer COVID-19 Shot Expanded To US Children As Young As 12

U.S. regulators on Monday expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12, offering a way to protect the nation's adolescents before they head back to school in the fall and paving the way for them to return to more normal activities.
3 years ago
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Cary J. Schwanitz & Madison Swenson, KSL TV

University Of Utah Health Revises Visitor Policy

University of Utah Health has revised the visitor guidelines at their hospitals and clinics.
3 years ago
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Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

Alpine School Board Moves Meeting Online After Mask Debates

The Alpine School District moved its next board meeting to an online format following recent debates over mask mandates at other school board meetings.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports 207 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Additional Death

Officials with the Utah Department of Health on Monday said 207 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19 and another Utahn has lost his life due to the virus.
3 years ago
Eric and Norvina Shearer are stranded in India during a second wave of COVID-19 while they wait for...
Garna Mejia

Utah Couple Stranded In India During Second Wave Of COVID-19

A couple have been stranded in what has been labeled as the epicenter of the world’s worst COVID-19 outbreak — India — while they wait for her visa to be signed.
3 years ago
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Jared Turner, KSL TV

One More Utahn Dies Of COVID-19; 232 New Cases Reported

One more Utahn has died of COVID-19, according to the latest report issued by the Utah Department of Health. There were 232 additional cases, with an additional 22,730 vaccines administered.
3 years ago
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Associated Press

Navajo Nation Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases; 1 More Death

The Navajo Nation has reported 12 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death.
3 years ago
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Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Utah Restaurant Owner Faces Backlash Over Vaccine Requirement

Mark Alston said his restaurant and bar, The Bayou, has received significant backlash since announcing customers who want to dine-in starting on May 12 will have to present their COVID-19 vaccination cards for entry.
3 years ago
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Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer

EXPLAINER: Did US Hiring Slow Because Of A ‘Labor Shortage’?

The April U.S. jobs report was an unexpected clunker. Economists had predicted a second month of nearly 1 million added jobs. Instead, to nearly everyone’s surprise, employers added a comparatively paltry 266,000.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Reports Zero Deaths, 360 New COVID-19 Cases

Officials with the Utah Department of Health on Saturday said 360 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19 and 139 people are currently hospitalized with the virus.
3 years ago
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Ray Boone, KSL TV

Flower Shortage Causes Rise In Prices For Mother’s Day

If you have been looking for flowers for Mother's Day, one Utah businessman said prices were on the rise this year.
3 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Pfizer Seeking Full FDA Approval Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Pfizer became the first drug-maker to ask the Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. That important step would make it easier for Utahns to get the shot from their own physician and might reduce vaccine hesitancy.
3 years ago
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez receives a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on December 31,...
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV

100,101 Navajos Fully Vaccinated

The Navajo Nation said it was pleased to announce that more than 100,000 residents had been fully vaccinated.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

1 Million Utahns Fully Vaccinated As Dept. Of Health Reports 4 Deaths, 386 New COVID Cases

Officials with the Utah Department of Health on Thursday said 395 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19 and 137 people were hospitalized with the virus.
3 years ago
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US Sets Another Pandemic High For Air Travel At 1.64 Million

The Transportation Security Administration said that about 1.64 million people were screened at U.S. airports Thursday.
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Chamber Of Commerce Seeks End To Enhanced US Jobless Aid

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
3 years ago
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AMEY KEATEN, Associated Press

WHO Panel OKs Emergency Use Of China’s Sinopharm Vaccine

The World Health Organization has given its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm.
3 years ago
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NEHA MEHROTRA & ASHOK SHARMA, Associated Press

Pressure Rises For India Lockdown; Surge Breaks Record Again

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces growing pressure to impose a strict nationwide lockdown, despite the economic pain it will exact.
3 years ago
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Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer

US Employers Added Just 266K Jobs In April As Hiring Slows

America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens.
3 years ago
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Lauren Mascarenhas & Jessica Firger, CNN

Pfizer/BioNTech Seek Full FDA Approval For Their COVID-19 Vaccine

Pfizer/BioNTech has initiated its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and older, the companies said Friday.
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

State Health Officials ‘Optimistic’ In Battle Against COVID-19

State leaders expressed their optimism about Utah’s battle against COVID-19 during Thursday morning’s update. The state hit the metrics for the pandemic “End Game Bill” sooner than expected.
3 years ago
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Ryan Prior, CNN

US Cruises Inch Closer To Resuming As CDC Issues Trial Cruise Guidance

Cruise ship operators may begin simulated voyages with volunteer passengers, according to an order from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
3 years ago
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Ashok Sharma, Associated Press

India’s Gov’t Eases Hospital Oxygen Shortage As Demand Jumps

Under order by the Supreme Court, India’s government has agreed to provide more medical oxygen to hospitals in the capital city of New Delhi.
3 years ago

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