Associated Press
CDC drops traveler health notices for individual countries
The CDC is doing away with notices about the COVID-19 risk of visiting specific countries.6 months 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.6 months ago
Jed Boal
Despite reaching 5,000 deaths, Utah’s COVID-19 numbers are down
The director of the World Health Organization said yesterday about COVID-19, “the end is in sight,” even if we are not there yet.6 months ago
Associated Press
WHO: COVID end ‘in sight,’ deaths at lowest since March 2020
The head of the World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus deaths last week was the lowest reported number in the pandemic since March 2020, marking what could be a turning point in the years-long global outbreak.6 months ago
Brooke Williams
Project to provide air purifiers in Utah K-12 classrooms
Cleaner air improves student performance, decreases COVID transmission and school absenteeism. New project provides air purifiers for classrooms in Utah.6 months ago
Laura He, CNN Business
Zero- COVID-19 at what price? Chinese researchers are treading on sensitive ground
Authorities in Shanghai have denied a report by a leading Chinese real estate research firm that claimed more than a third of shops in a major mall had been shuttered because of strict COVID-19 curbs.7 months ago
LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer
Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no
New booster shots have arrived and social distancing guidelines have eased but COVID-19 infections aren't going away anytime soon. Experts predict the scourge that's already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future as the virus continues to cause deaths and may well mutate or evolve into a new disease.7 months ago
COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer
Reading, math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show
A new national study finds math and reading scores for America's 9-year-old students fell sharply during the pandemic, underscoring the impact of two years of learning disruptions.7 months ago
MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer
US life expectancy plunged again in 2021, down nearly a year
U.S. life expectancy dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling by nearly a year from 2020.7 months ago
DON THOMPSON, Associated Press
California won’t expand teen vaccines without parental OK
California won't allow teens age 15 and up to be vaccinated against the coronavirus without their parents' consent.7 months ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
U.S. clears updated COVID-19 boosters targeting the newest omicron strain; shots could begin within days.7 months ago
TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer
Unvaccinated NBA players, staff must test weekly for COVID
Unvaccinated NBA players and team personnel must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing this season.7 months ago
Josh Campbell, CNN
US Secret Service seizes $286 million in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds
US Secret Service investigators have seized $286 million in illegally obtained coronavirus pandemic relief funds, the agency announced Friday.7 months ago
Matt Rascon
KSL+: Lessons from the pandemic in the classroom
There is cautious optimism heading into a new school year after two and a half years full of interruptions and uncertainty.7 months ago
Associated Press
Jill Biden has ‘rebound’ COVID-19 case, president negative
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent “rebound” case, after she initially tested negative for the virus over the weekend.7 months ago
Associated Press
Fauci announces December departure from government service
Dr. Anthony Fauci, nation's top infectious disease expert at center of COVID response, says he will retire by year end.7 months ago
Jed Boal
Updated COVID-19 boosters likely available next month as ‘twindemic’ fears emerge
Concerns about a potential surge in COVID-19 and the flu at the same time this fall are emerging again. Each of the last two years, warnings about a so-called “twindemic” did not materialize, but this year could be different.7 months ago
ZEKE MILLER, AP White House Correspondent
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild’ symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “mild symptoms.”7 months ago
Mike Anderson
Davis School District adds resources to handle COVID-19
The Davis School District is shifting their approach to COVID, putting more decisions in the hands of parents while getting more funds to help monitor the virus.8 months ago
Associated Press
CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID
The nation's top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.8 months ago
Ashley Moser
Utah family hasn’t seen father in nearly 1,000 days due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
“None of us were expecting to not see him three years later,” a daughter shares how her Father remains in China.8 months ago
Simone McCarthy and CNN's Beijing bureau
Covid lockdown strands 80,000 tourists in ‘China’s Hawaii’
Around 80,000 tourists are stranded in the popular resort city of Sanya on China's tropical Hainan island after authorities announced lockdown measures to stem an outbreak of Covid-19.8 months ago
Lilit Marcus, CNN
Japan is open to travel. So why aren’t tourists coming back?
Even though Japan partially reopened its borders for tourists, only about 1,500 visitors went to the country during its peak travel season.8 months ago
