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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
The local health departments in Utah have been getting call after call from people wanting to know ...
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
FILE: Educators in the Davis School District began receiving the COVID-19 vaccination at a drive-th...
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
Utah's long-term care facilities began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine Monday (KSL TV)...
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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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

COVID Surge Continues As 4,597 More Utahns Test Positive; 29 More Deaths Reported

Utah health officials reported the post-holiday COVID surge is continuing, with 4,597 more of the state's residents testing positive. 
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

3,769 Utahns Test Positive, 18 More Died From COVID-19

The Utah Department of Health reported 3,769 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19, and 18 more of the state's residents have died.
3 years ago
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Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV

Salt Lake City Parents Want Children Back In School

The Powell family's home has been transformed into an office for both parents - and a school for the three children who are distance learning. 
3 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Non-First Responder Medical Workers Vaccinated At Mass Clinic In Ogden

Hundreds of volunteers in Weber County have been vaccinating thousands of people during the coming weeks and months. Vaccine supply could be holding them back from helping more people, faster.
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah’s 7-Day Average For Positive COVID Tests Increases To 32%

An additional 3,318 Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest report from the health department, pushing the state's 7-day average for positive tests to 32.14%. 
3 years ago
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Felicia Martinez and Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Salt Lake City School District Could Decide On Bringing Students Back To Classrooms

Students and parents within the Salt Lake City School District could learn whether or not in-person learning will resume. 
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

Another 2K Have Tested Positive For COVID, 4 More Have Died

According to the latest report from the Utah Department of Health, 2,160 more Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19, and four more people have died. 
3 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah Expanding Free, Rapid Antigen Testing Across State

The Utah Department of Health is expanding free, rapid antigent testing across the state, authorities said. 
3 years ago
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Aubrey Shafer, KSL TV

Utah Program Reaching Out To Homebound, Isolated Seniors

One organization is helping to create meaningful relationships for seniors who are homebound or suffer from any form of isolation.
3 years ago

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