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Jared Turner, KSL TV

13 More Utahns Dead Of COVID-19, 2,150 Additional Confirmed Cases

The Utah Department of Health has issued a report saying 13 more Utahns have died of COVID-19, and 2,150 cases of the virus have been confirmed.
3 years ago
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Matt Rascon, KSL TV

What You Need To Know About The ‘UK Variant’ Of COVID-19

The first confirmed positive case of the so-called “U.K. variant” in Utah is a man who tested positive last month.
3 years ago
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Felicia Martinez, KSL TV

Granite School District Begins Vaccinations For Teachers, Staff

Teachers and staff within the Granite School District began receiving the COVID vaccine Friday morning.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

An Additional 2,543 Utahns Have Tested Positive For COVID; 12 More Have Died

Health officials reported 2,543 Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19, and 12 more have lost their lives because of the virus. 
3 years ago
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Morgan Wolfe & Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

‘UK Variant’ Of COVID-19 Found In Utah, Officials Say

The Utah Department of Health on Friday reported that the "U.K. variant" of COVID-19 has been discovered in Utah. 
3 years ago
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Aley Davis, KSL TV

Morgan Family Warns Other Parents After Almost Losing Toddler In Severe Choking Accident

Intermountain Healthcare physicians are warning parents after 32 alarming choking hazards in Utah last year involving young children.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

7-Day Average For Positive COVID Tests Is Decreasing But ICUs Are At Capacity

Thursday's report puts the state's 7-day average for positive tests at 26%. That number has been slowly decreasing over the past few days. 
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Salt Lake Co. Health Department Says Vaccination Cancelations Sent In Error

Officials with the Salt Lake County Health Department said no COVID-19 vaccination appointments have been canceled and cancelation emails sent out Wednesday evening were sent in error.
3 years ago
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Tania Dean & Brittany Glas

KSL Investigates: College students put to the (COVID) test, but is it sustainable?

As thousands of college students across the state head back to class in 2021, the possibility of new outbreaks of COVID-19 on university campuses is a real concern.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Man Arrested Twice For Violating Hawaii Quarantine Order

A Bountiful man was arrested twice for violating Hawaii's emergency 10-day quarantine, according to officials with the Kaua'i Police Department.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Health Officials Report 27 More Utahns Have Died As A Result Of COVID

Health officials reported 2,899 more Utahn have tested positive for COVID-19, and 27  more have lost their lives because of the virus.
3 years ago
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Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Seniors Confused About Vaccine Process For Those Over Age 70

Anticipation and confusion has led to phones ringing off the hook at health departments across the state, as residents over age 70 prepare to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
3 years ago
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Shara Park and Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

UCAIR: Doctor Encourages Utahns To Limit Driving To Help Air Quality

Poor air quality is unhealthy for everyone, which is why the Utah Clean Air Partnership is working to raise awareness of what it could do to our health - and the changes we need to make.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

State Reports 26 More Utahns Died From COVID-19

State health officials reported 26 more Utahns have died as a result of COVID-19. According to the Utah Department of Health's daily coronavirus report, 15 of those residents died prior to Dec. 22. 
3 years ago
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Felicia Martinez, KSL TV

Davis School District Begins Vaccinating Teachers, Staff

Educators and staff in the Davis School District began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru clinic in Farmington on Tuesday.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Four More Deaths Reported, 1,484 Test Positive For COVID

The Utah Department of Health on Monday reported 1,484 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, and four more have died as a result of the virus. 
3 years ago
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Felicia Martinez, Dan Rascon & Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah Teachers Now Eligible To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Starting Monday, Utah teachers are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Priority will be given based on age and health conditions.
3 years ago
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Salt Lake City VA hospital Dec. 22, and healthcare work...
Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

More Than 100,000 Vaccines Have Been Administered In Utah

The Utah Department of Health on Sunday reported that 102,809 vaccines have now been administered in the state.
3 years ago
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Utah Inmate Sues To Stop Alleged Moves That Spread COVID-19

A state prison inmate has sued the Utah Department of Corrections to stop the movement of inmates among buildings, an alleged lack of mask use by prison officials and other practices he claims spreads the coronavirus.
3 years ago
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DAVID CRARY, AP National Wtriter

Anti-Abortion Faith Leaders Support Use Of COVID-19 Vaccines

In a growing consensus, religious leaders at the forefront of the anti-abortion movement in the United States are telling their followers that the leading vaccines available to combat COVID-19 are acceptable to take, given their remote and indirect connection to lines of cells derived from aborted fetuses.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

2.6K Utahns Test Positive For COVID-19, Nine More Have Died

The Utah Department of Health on Saturday announced 2,613 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and nine more Utahns have died as a result of the virus.
3 years ago
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Eugene Garcia, Lisa Marie Pane & Thalia Beaty, Associated Press

U.S. Tops 4,000 Daily Deaths From Coronavirus For 1st Time

The United States topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time. That breaks a record set just the day before.
3 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Utah Teachers Eligible To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week

Utah's K-12 teachers will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday under a new executive order signed by Gov. Spencer Cox.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Cox Holds First COVID Briefing As Governor; 3,793 Utahns Test Positive, 22 More Die

The Utah Department of Health on Friday announced 3,793 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and 22 more Utahns have died as a result of the virus.
3 years ago

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