Jen Christensen, CNN
The FDA tells COVID-19 vaccine makers to update shot to target newest variant
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it had advised the makers of the Covid-19 vaccines to formulate their new shots to be a better match for the JN.1 lineage of the coronavirus.4 months ago
Alex Cabrero
State parks expecting another record visitation year, hiring more workers
It didn't matter how cold or snowy it was at Deer Creek State Park Friday afternoon. Nothing was going to stop Leonard Sawyer from taking his boat out to do a little fishing.8 months ago
Mike Anderson
Flu, COVID cases expected to rise in Utah
The number of COVID-19 diagnoses continues to stay above what we saw over the summer but now some doctors are starting to see early signs of the flu as well.1 year ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Have an expired COVID-19 test? It might still be good to use, as cases rise in Utah
Doctor's offices and health departments are waiting on the approval of a new COVID-19 vaccine booster, which is on the cusp of distribution while new cases begin to rise in Utah.1 year ago
Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer
US approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall
U.S. regulators have approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, shots aimed at revving up protection this fall and winter.1 year ago
Amanda Musa, CNN
Flu, RSV vaccines available ahead of fall virus season
With the fall respiratory virus season just around the corner, major US pharmacy chains have begun rolling out flu and RSV vaccine appointments.1 year ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
CDC set to stop tracking community levels for Covid-19
As the nation's public health emergency expires on May 11, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will stop reporting its color-coded Covid-19 Community Levels as a way to track the spread of the infection.1 year ago
Jen Christensen, CNN
FDA authorizes first at-home test for flu, Covid-19
If you've got a fever and a cough, you don't necessarily have to go to the doctor anymore to find out if it's the flu or COVID-19.2 years ago
Brenda Goodman, CNN
2022 Flu vaccine appears to be a very good match, CDC says
(CNN) — This year’s flu shot appears to be “a very good match” to the circulating strains, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said at a news briefing Monday. However, she noted that flu vaccinations are lagging behind the pace of previous years. Through the end of October, CDC data showed […]2 years ago
Elizabeth Cohen and Naomi Thomas, CNN
COVID-19 medicine for immunocompromised patients is losing effectiveness
Judy Salins considers herself a smart, empowered patient, but until this week, she had no idea that the medicine she takes to defend herself against Covid-19 isn't protecting her as well as it used to.2 years ago
Jed Boal
University Health recommends getting omicron booster and flu shot now
The CDC approved the COVID-19 bivalent boosters that target the most recent omicron variants on September 1. Since then, tens of thousands of Utahns have rolled up their sleeves.2 years ago
Jed Boal
BA.5 variant driving new surge of Utah COVID-19 cases
President Joe Biden’s positive Covid case Thursday was a sober reminder that Utah is not done fending off COVID-19 in many communities.2 years ago
CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer
Fauci tests positive for virus, has mild COVID-19 symptoms
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus.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
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Utah moves into ‘steady state’ of pandemic, many testing options are going away
Several major changes are coming for COVID-19 testing in Utah starting Friday, April 1.3 years ago
ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
AP source: Pfizer seeking OK for 4th COVID dose for seniors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to request authorization this week for an additional COVID-19 booster dose for seniors, according to a person familiar with the matter. It would add a fourth dose to the regimen — currently, a primary series of two shots, followed months later by a booster dose — in an […]3 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Utah to downgrade from COVID-19 ’emergency response’
Governor Spencer Cox says it is time to transition from an emergency response to COVID-19 to what he’s calling a "steady state" response.3 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
COVID-19 long-hauler clinic still trying to figure out why symptoms linger
Seven months ago, University of Utah Health opened a COVID-19 Long-Hauler Clinic to care for patients, and to learn why symptoms of the virus persist for some patients.3 years ago
Dan Rascon, KSL TV
State-run COVID-19 test sites stop rapid testing due to alarming number of false-negative results
If you are trying to get a COVID-19 rapid test don’t head to a state-run location. Starting on Monday all rapid antigen tests were put on hold due to an alarming number of false-negative results.3 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Some parents ready to vaccinate their kids younger than 5
Parents who are eager to get their kids under five years old vaccinated for COVID-19 may be able to plan that shot by the end of the month. Meantime, the omicron surge appears to be changing some minds about vaccination.3 years ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Two new mass COVID-19 testing sites open in Utah
Two new COVID-19 testing sites opened Monday in parts of Utah where omicron is spreading fast.3 years ago
MAE ANDERSON Associated Press
COVID-19 booster drive is faltering in the US
The COVID-19 booster drive in the U.S. is losing steam, worrying health experts who have pleaded with Americans to get an extra shot to shore up their protection against the highly contagious omicron variant.3 years ago
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV
CDC study: Diabetes may be more likely for some kids recovering from COVID-19
There's a worrisome trend among some kids recovering from COVID-19. Kids who've had the virus appear to have an increased risk of getting both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.3 years ago
