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 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.4 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.4 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.4 months ago
Jed Boal
U of U researcher joins international team to confirm specific origin of COVID-19
New research released Tuesday confirmed the origin of COVID-19. A University of Utah Health and an international team of researchers found that the earliest cases of COVID-19 in humans emerged at a wholesale fish market in Wuhan, China in December 2019.4 months 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.4 months ago
Jed Boal
COVID-19 hospitalizations doubled, but mortality rate is low
Hospitals see an uptick in COVID hospitalizations due to a new infectious variant that is less lethal but more transmittable.5 months ago
Jed Boal
Researchers: Intermittent fasting provides protection against severe COVID-19
Doctors at Intermountain Healthcare have researched the health benefits of intermittent fasting for nearly a decade. Their latest discovery: intermittent fasting helps protect against severe COVID, but it is not a replacement for vaccination.5 months ago
Debbie Worthen
Utah registered nurses are leaving the field, creating the ‘perfect storm’
"Without nurses, we can't have hospitals." Utah nurses are overworked and underpaid. Some say it's put people at risk.5 months ago
Jed Boal
Salt Lake Co. distributes COVID vaccines for children 6-months and older
Salt Lake County begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children 6 months and older.5 months ago
Jed Boal
Utah’s youngest kids should be able to get COVID-19 vaccine next week
Kids as young as 6 months old should be able to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the middle of next week. This is an eagerly awaited opportunity for many parents and an issue of concern for others.6 months ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
New mobile COVID-19 testing sites open in Utah
With the summer travel season underway and a steady stream of people still testing positive for COVID-19, Nomi Health opened several mobile testing sites across Utah.6 months ago
Michael Houck, KSL TV
Charter school asks students not to mask to help ‘normalize’ not wearing masks at school
The American Preparatory Academy asks students not to wear a mask during their last three days of school to help with their 'academic and emotional growth.'6 months ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Pfizer booster shot is now approved for children 5-11, here’s what a doctor advises
The CDC now recommends Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for children ages five to 11. But, a leading pediatric epidemiologist suggests some parents may want to wait based on their summer plans.7 months ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Utah, State Department of Health says
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services are seeing an increase of COVID-19 cases across the state as well as an increase in hospitalizations.7 months ago
Michael Houck, KSL TV
Summit County is considered ‘medium risk’ for COVID-19 by the CDC
The CDC list Summit County as the only "yellow" risk county in Utah for COVID-19, breaking Utah's all green risk status.7 months 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.7 months ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Mixed results for food drive while demand for assistance stays high
After a two-year break because of the pandemic, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returned on Saturday with mixed results.7 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV
Young adults pack Conference Center, overflow seating with largest crowds since pandemic
Thousands gathered at the Conference Center and overflow seating in Temple Square for a big event that hasn’t taken place with this many people in-person, since before the start of the pandemic.7 months ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Vaccinated make up nearly 39% of omicron deaths in Utah
Since the availability of the vaccine, those without a shot have made up the greatest portion of people who have died from COVID. That hasn’t changed. But since the start of the omicron variant, the percentage of vaccinated people who are dying has gone up significantly.7 months ago
