Health

Hundreds of teachers and staff members in Utah County's Alpine School District received the COVID-1...
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

No New COVID Deaths Reported Sunday

Health officials reported 344 Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19. There were no new deaths.
3 years ago
Doctors are worried that coronavirus may end up being like influenza, which requires a new vaccine ...
Maggie Fox, CNN

How Long Will Coronavirus Vaccines Protect People?

Doctors are worried that coronavirus may end up being like influenza, which requires a new vaccine every year.
3 years ago
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Jared Turner & Josh Ellis, KSL TV

31K Vaccines Administered As 447 Utahns Test Positive, 1 More Death Reported

Officials with the Utah Department of Health on Saturday reported 447 people have tested positive for COVID-19 and one more Utahn has died.
3 years ago
Inspiring Utah County dancer Tia Stokes got to ring the bell today at Intermountain LDS Hospital to...
Heather Simonsen

Orem Woman Celebrates Surviving Cancer

One Utah woman who has inspired millions with her "can-do" attitude reached a huge milestone, making a turn for the better following a battle with both cancer and COVID-19.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Another 40K+ Vaccines Administered In Utah

The Utah Department of Health on Friday reported 422 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and six more have died. 
3 years ago
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CANDICE CHOI, Associated Press

CDC Says Fully Vaccinated People Can Resume Traveling

Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again.
3 years ago
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Felicia Martinez & Braden McElreath, KSL TV

Church Updates General Handbook Ahead Of Conference Weekend

Several changes and updates have been made to the General Handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in advance of the April 2021 General Conference. 
3 years ago
A healthcare worker administers a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine inside the Viejas Ar...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN

Health Experts Plead With Americans To Get Fully Vaccinated Before Resuming Normal Activities

With fears growing that the US may be facing a fourth surge of Covid-19 cases, health experts are pleading with Americans to keep taking precautions until they are fully vaccinated.
3 years ago
The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine confirms its protection...
Maggie Fox, CNN

Ongoing Trial Shows Pfizer Vaccine Remains Highly Effective After 6 Months

The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine confirms its protection remains high for at least six months after the second dose.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah Administered 46K Vaccines In A Day

Utah on Thursday reported an additional 46,011 vaccines have been administered. 
3 years ago
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LINDA A. JOHNSON & RICHARD LARDNER, Associated Press

Batch Of J&J COVID Vaccine Can’t Be Used After Failing Quality Check

Johnson & Johnson says a batch of its COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

More Than 32K Vaccines Administered; 514 Utahns Test Positive For COVID

Utah health officials on Wednesday reported 514 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and four additional people have died.
3 years ago
Medical personnel move a deceased patient to a refrigerated truck serving as make shift morgues at ...
Jacqueline Howard, CNN

COVID-19 Was The Third-Leading Cause Of Death Last Year

COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2020, according to provisional data released by the CDC.
3 years ago
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LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer

Pfizer Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Kids As Young As 12

Pfizer announced its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12
3 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

VA Opens Vaccine Clinic To Walk-In Veterans, Spouses

The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System has opened its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to all veterans and their spouses for walk-in shots. 
3 years ago
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Ladd Egan & Jared Turner, KSL TV

Teen Trying to Bring ‘Donate Life’ License Plate To Utah

A Utah teen and prospective Eagle Scout came up with a project that has potential to save countless lives but needs the public’s help make his project a reality.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Four More COVID Deaths Reported In Utah

The Utah Department of Health on Tuesday reported 371 people tested positive for COVID-19 and four additional Utahns have died. 
3 years ago
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testifies during ...
ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press

Biden, CDC Director Warn Of Virus Rebound If Nation Lets Up

President Joe Biden and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky are making impassioned pleas to Americans not to let their guard down in the fight against COVID-19.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

No New COVID Deaths Reported; 194 Test Positive

The Utah Department of Health reported Monday that 194 people have tested positive for COVID-19. No new deaths were reported. 
3 years ago
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MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer

COVID Vaccine Found Highly Effective In Real-World US Study

The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
3 years ago
Ana Ocampo helps her daughter Elizah with homework after school. Elizah has a horseshoe kidney and ...
Matthew Jacobson

Health Officials Reinforce Message Of Vaccine Safety Despite Hesitancy Among Certain Minorities

Utah health officials have noticed vaccine hesitancy among certain minorities. One Salt Lake woman decided to get vaccinated after overcoming some of her initial concerns.
3 years ago
FILE: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds up a Vaccination Record Card after receiving a...
Matthew Jacobson

Vaccine Passports? Biden Administration Developing System For Proof Of Vaccination

The Biden administration is currently working to develop a system for people to prove they’ve been vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to a senior administration official. Multiple government agencies are engaged in conversations and planning, coordinated by the White House, as this kind of system will play a role in multiple aspects of life, including potentially the workforce, […]
3 years ago
A team of scientists and science students from Chulalongkorn University collect a blood sample from...
KEN MORITSUGU & JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press

AP Exclusive: WHO Report Says Animals Likely Source Of COVID

WHO reports transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely source of COVID-19.
3 years ago
Children may not need to be vaccinated for Covid-19 for parents to send them to camps or playground...
Naomi Thomas & Dakin Andone, CNN

Fauci: Conceivable That Unvaccinated Kids Could Go To Playgrounds This Summer

Children may not need to be vaccinated for COVID-19 for parents to send them to camps or playgrounds this summer, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
3 years ago

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