Chandler Holt
Masks no longer required in national parks
Since a federal judge struck down the CDC's transportation mask mandate, guests in national parks can choose if they'd like to wear a mask or not.1 month ago
Waverly Golden
New eligibility guidelines for Pandemic-EBT
Utah households will have to apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits with their local school by May 6 to possibly receive Pandemic-EBT.1 month ago
Associated Press
CDC to extend federal travel mask mandate
CDC to extend travel mask mandate for two weeks to monitor uptick in COVID-19 cases.1 month ago
Dan Bammes
Monitoring COVID-19 virus in Utah through wastewater
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is monitoring levels of the COVID-19 virus components in sewage at wastewater treatment plants across the state. While it’s a useful early warning system, Utah’s state epidemiologist says it’s just one of the tools they have for monitoring COVID-19 infections in the community. Last year, when the Delta variant showed […]2 months ago
Paul Nelson
Federal health officials investigating Utah-based company over COVID-19 testing
A Utah-based company is being investigating for claims of substandard conditions at COVID-19 testing sites.2 months ago
Paul Nelson
Health officials will significantly ‘ramp down’ the number of COVID-19 tests they offer
The Utah Department of Health announced it will ramp down the number of COVID-19 tests being offered to the public.2 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Utah joins mask mandate lawsuit against federal government
The lawsuit claims the mask mandate on planes and other public transportation is illegal and prohibitive in states that have banned mask mandates.2 months ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up
The Food and Drug Administration's decision aims to offer extra protection to the most vulnerable in case the virus rebounds.2 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
COVID-19 testing sites across Utah scheduled to close
COVID-19 testing sites across Utah will close by the end of the week. This comes as Utah transitions to a "Steady State."2 months ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer
Moderna says its COVID shots work for kids under 6, will seek authorization
Moderna said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for kids under 6.2 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake County in low COVID transmission, at risk for new variant spike
Salt Lake County is now in low COVID-19 transmission. But the county may not be out of the woods with a new variant making the rounds.2 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Visitor guidelines at Intermountain Healthcare ease
Intermountain's new visitor guidelines are an attempt to return to "normal, pre-COVID" expectations, the company said.2 months ago
Samantha Herrera
Utah National Guard ends COVID-19 Joint Task Force
After two years of providing support during the pandemic, the Utah National Guard's COVID-19 Joint Task Force ends its mission today.2 months ago
GILLIAN FLACCUS, CHRISTOPHER WEBER and TERRY TANG Associated Press
Two years into COVID-19 pandemic, world takes cautious steps forward
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in the U.S. have decreased 80% in the last six weeks. Still, health experts are urging certain cautions.2 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Vaccine passport requirement moves step closer to honor system at Utah Capitol
A Utah state senator explains how a bill moved from vaccine requirement or passport to an honor system agreement between employer and employee.3 months ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
These are the changes Salt Lake County made to its masking recommendations
Salt Lake County’s top health expert is saying people only need to continue to mask up to prevent COVID-19 if they have an underlying risk or spend a lot of time with others who have underlying risks.3 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah health officials say testing for COVID-19 is still an important tool
For the most accurate results, the Utah Department of Health recommends that people without symptoms receive a PCR test when testing for COVID-19.3 months ago
Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN
FDA postpones advisory panel meeting on Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids
"We will provide an update on timing for the advisory committee meeting once we receive additional data on a third dose in this age group," the FDA said.3 months ago
ROB GILLIES and TOM KRISHER Associated Press
Four-day truck blockade at US-Canada border shuts auto plants
The bumper-to-bumper demonstration entered its fourth day Thursday at the Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit.3 months ago
Paul Nelson
Researchers say COVID-19 leads to worsening pregnancy complications
New research from the University of Utah shows COVID-19 can cause bigger pregnancy complications.4 months ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Bill that would allow parents to sue teachers over curriculum substituted during general session
The part of a bill that would have included the ability for parents to sue teachers if they didn't like what was on the lesson plan is being substituted on Utah's Capitol hill.4 months ago
Martha Harris and Kira Hoffelmeyer
Utah doctors report omicron variant impacting mental health
Two doctors say the omicron variant is increasing mental health cases4 months ago
Martha Harris, Paul Nelson, and Kira Hoffelmeyer
42 teaching positions eliminated in SLC from decline in student enrollment
The board eliminated 42 teaching positions because of dropping enrollment numbers4 months ago