SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Salt Lake County Council has overturned a school mask order for kids under 12 that the county’s top health official issued this week as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus spreads. The Republican-controlled council in Utah’s most populous county voted to cheers […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The school year is days away for many kids in Utah and public health experts are worried about whether kids too young to get vaccinated will stay safe in school amid a wave of coronavirus cases. Salt Lake County Health Department Executive Director Dr. Angela […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah state epidemiologist Angela Dunn is leaving her job to take over the Salt Lake County health department. County and state officials announced Dunn’s decision on Tuesday. Dunn helped the state navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. She became a household name and a recognizable face in […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anti-mask protesters have stood in front of the home of Utah Epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn after her personal information was leaked online. About a dozen protesters stood across from Dunn’s home Thursday morning and evening. Two of Dunn’s neighbors say the neighborhood turned on their […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gov. Gary Herbert says he has no plans to shut down the economy even though he shares some of the concerns of the state’s epidemiologist. She warned a “complete shutdown” might be imminent if Utah can’t stop a prolonged spike of coronavirus cases. Herbert tweeted […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s state epidemiologist is warning state leaders that a rapid spread of the coronavirus could force hospitals to run out of intensive care beds next month and may require reinstating some restrictions that were lifted last month. In a memo sent Friday, epidemiologist Angela Dunn […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As the number of coronavirus deaths in Utah topped a dozen, the state set up an overflow hospital Monday in case there’s a spike of severe cases that strain the health care system. State epidemiologist Angela Dunn says four of the latest deaths were tied […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As the number of coronavirus cases and deaths grew in Utah, authorities announced a freeze on evictions Wednesday and advocates demanded the release of more inmates. Epidemiologist Angela Dunn says seven people have died, and more than 1,000 people have been infected. Meanwhile, Utah Gov. […]
