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Month: March 2020

Facing coronavirus pandemic, US confronts cyber attacks

Facing coronavirus pandemic, US confronts cyber attacks

rarrarorro/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The United States, already dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, is also being targeted for cyber attacks and foreign disinformation campaigns, as federal officials feared. Multiple sources confirmed to ABC News in recent days that both the efforts that slowed computer systems at the Health and Human Services Department […]

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Utah attorney is latest to run for state attorney general

Utah attorney is latest to run for state attorney general

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A high-profile Democratic defense attorney entered the race for Utah attorney general Tuesday, shortly after a reform-minded prosecutor mounted a challenge from within the Republican Party. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Greg Skordas took a broad political view, saying he would protect health care and […]

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North Carolina’s Outer Banks closed off to nonresidents as coronavirus precaution

North Carolina’s Outer Banks closed off to nonresidents as coronavirus precaution

iStock/Lquang2410(OUTER BANKS, N.C.) — Officials in the Outer Banks, along North Carolina’s coastline, instituted an emergency policy Tuesday that barred nonresidents from entering due to coronavirus precautions. Dare County officials emphasized that their order, which went into effect at 2 p.m, isn’t an evacuation order and certain people will be […]

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American Red Cross faces ‘severe blood shortage’ as cancellations increase due to coronavirus

American Red Cross faces ‘severe blood shortage’ as cancellations increase due to coronavirus

iStock/Gabriele Maljavascript(NEW YORK) — The American Red Cross said they’re now facing a “severe blood shortage,” as blood drives across the country continue to be cancelled as concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic grow. “Right now, the Red Cross is distributing blood donations faster than they are coming in,” Paul […]

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Zions Bank moves to drive up in all central Utah locations except Richfield

Zions Bank moves to drive up in all central Utah locations except Richfield

In an email sent to their customers Zions bank stated that many of their branches are going to be moving to drive up tellers only. In the email it states “in an effort to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Zions Bank has made the decision to serve clients […]

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Utah County Attorney to challenge state Attorney General

Utah County Attorney to challenge state Attorney General

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah County Attorney David Leavitt has announced he will run for state attorney general following a year in his job with the county. The Republican announced in a Facebook video on Friday that he will challenge the state’s Republican Attorney General Sean Reyes. Leavitt says […]

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Utah hospitals delay surgeries for future coronavirus cases

Utah hospitals delay surgeries for future coronavirus cases

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s two largest hospital systems have delayed elective surgeries and other non-urgent medical procedures to save space and equipment for future patients with the new coronavirus. Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health expect an influx of coronavirus patients in the coming weeks. Authorities say […]

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Utah jury acquits murder defendant who claimed self-defense

Utah jury acquits murder defendant who claimed self-defense

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A Utah jury has acquitted a man charged with murder after finding he shot and killed an acquaintance in self-defense. The Deseret News reports jurors in Provofound 20-year-old Elbert John Paule guilty of a single charge of obstructing justice. The obstruction charge was also related to […]

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TSA officers need more protection amid coronavirus outbreak, union says

TSA officers need more protection amid coronavirus outbreak, union says

iStock/skyNext(NEW YORK) — As the aviation industry struggles to offset the economic impact of the novel coronavirus, those representing employees on the frontline believe not enough is being done to protect their health. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed that eight of their officers have tested positive for COVID-19. […]

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Stores are restocking, so should you stock up?

Stores are restocking, so should you stock up?

iStock/Kwangmoozaa(NEW YORK) — As Americans adjust to daily life amid the coronavirus health emergency, grocers and retailers have assured shoppers that supply will meet demand. Experts recommend against panic buying, but they do have tips on which essentials to keep on hand, how much you need and the safest way […]

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