Michael Houck, KSL TV
Summit County is considered ‘medium risk’ for COVID-19 by the CDC
The CDC list Summit County as the only "yellow" risk county in Utah for COVID-19, breaking Utah's all green risk status.2 years ago
ZEKE MILLER and MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press
Officials say more areas of US may see mask recommendations
U.S. officials say the COVID-19 pandemic could get worse in the U.S. with the possibility of mask advisories returning.2 years ago
Ashley Moser, KSL TV
Hospital ceremony honors survivors, healthcare heroes as U.S. hits one million COVID-19 deaths
The lawn of Timpanogos Regional Hospital was adorned with flags to honor the lives lost to COVID-19, those who survived it, and the caregivers and healthcare workers who cared for the sick.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
U.S. regulators have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine booster for healthy children ages 5 to 11.2 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Mixed results for food drive while demand for assistance stays high
After a two-year break because of the pandemic, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returned on Saturday with mixed results.2 years ago
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV
Young adults pack Conference Center, overflow seating with largest crowds since pandemic
Thousands gathered at the Conference Center and overflow seating in Temple Square for a big event that hasn’t taken place with this many people in-person, since before the start of the pandemic.2 years ago
CARLA K. JOHNSON, AP Medical Writer
US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years into the outbreak.2 years ago
KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press
Kim blasts pandemic response as North Korean outbreak surges
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un blasted officials over slow COVID-19 vaccine deliveries that has left 1.2 million people ill with fever and 50 dead in a matter of days.2 years ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Vaccinated make up nearly 39% of omicron deaths in Utah
Since the availability of the vaccine, those without a shot have made up the greatest portion of people who have died from COVID. That hasn’t changed. But since the start of the omicron variant, the percentage of vaccinated people who are dying has gone up significantly.2 years ago
Ken Fall, KSL TV
Are you over 50 or heading out of town? Get a 2nd COVID-19 booster, Utah doctor says
With COVID-19 rates rising in Utah and throughout most of the country, public health officials are most concerned about people over 50 and the immunocompromised.2 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Going cashless during COVID-19 pandemic was ‘useless,’ BYU study says
Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 by going cashless were essentially useless, according to a new study from Brigham Young University.2 years ago
Madison Swenson, KSL TV
Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of COVID victims
Gov. Spencer Cox has ordered flags at all state facilities to be lowered for the next few days in accordance with President Joe Biden's proclamation honoring the 1,000,000 people who have lost their lives to COVID-19.2 years ago
Josh Ellis
Gov. Cox tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. Spencer Cox announced on Thursday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.2 years ago
Karah Brackin, KSL TV
CDC reissues recommendation for masks on public transportation as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is repeating its recommendation that masks be worn on places like planes, trains, buses, and other transportation hubs.2 years ago
Jacqueline Howard, CNN
FDA officials say annual COVID-19 shots may be needed in the future
Top FDA officials hint that the COVID-19 vaccine might be an annual shot like how the seasonal flu is treated.2 years ago
The Associated Press
Shanghai COVID outbreak shows signs of waning as cases fall
The COVID-19 outbreak that has shut down most of Shanghai appears to be waning.2 years ago
ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
Harris negative for COVID-19 after taking antiviral pill
Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative on Monday for COVID-19, six days after she tested positive for the virus.2 years ago
BRUCE SCHREINER, Associated Press
Sen. Rand Paul wants to investigate origins of COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has promised to wage a vigorous review into the origins of the coronavirus if Republicans retake the Senate and he lands a committee chairmanship.2 years ago
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV
Utah teen helps missionaries not feel alone while attending MTC remotely
A Draper teen has found a unique way to help missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adjust to training remotely and not feel so alone.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
Moderna seeks to be 1st with COVID shots for littlest kids
Moderna is asking U.S. regulators to open its COVID-19 vaccine to the nation's youngest children.2 years ago
Naomi Thomas and Brenda Goodman, CNN
The US is in ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says
The United States is "certainly, right now, in this country, out of the pandemic phase," Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser.2 years ago
ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not ‘close contact’
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House says.2 years ago
Deidre McPhillips, CNN
CDC: COVID-19 was third leading cause of death in US in 2021
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, following heart disease and cancer, for the second year in a row, according to provisional data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.2 years ago
