(Undated) — A rise in respiratory illnesses is leading to more hospital visits nationwide. CDC data shows ER visits for influenza or respiratory virus are now “very high” in several states with RSV and COVID-19 cases increasing. Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and New Hampshire […]
(Undated) — McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are being linked to an E. Coli outbreak across multiple states, including Utah. Yesterday, the CDC announced they’re working with McDonald’s to determine what ingredient in the burgers was contaminated. The fast-food chain has halted use of fresh onions and quarter-pound beef patties in several […]
(Atlanta, GA) — Utah is one of many states affected by an egg recall after more than 60 salmonella cases were reported. The CDC says Wisconsin-based Milo’s Poultry Farms is recalling all eggs branded “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” in Utah as well as Colorado and California, and […]
(Washington, DC) — A new WalletHub Study shows Utah is the second least obese state. Colorado was the only state to beat it. The most recent CDC numbers shows that over seven in ten adults ages 20 and up are overweight or obese. WalletHub says it’s the new normal in […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Centers for Disease Control is confirming that two cases of monkeypox have been discovered in Salt Lake County. The county health department reported the cases Monday, saying two people in the same household were having symptoms of the viral disease. The diagnosis was confirmed […]
(Atlanta, GA) — The CDC is investigating four more suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S. All are in men and are related to travel. CDC officials said yesterday the suspected cases being investigated include one in New York City, one in Florida, and two in Utah. The first case in […]
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Kane County Commission is suspending recreational use of public lands to nonresidents for the next two weeks. Nonresidents may still enter and leave the county for travel-related reasons and county residents can still recreate on the lands if they adhere to CDC guidelines. According […]
In a Facebook post on Mar. 26 the Juab County Sheriff’s Office shared their support of shutting down the Little Sahara Recreation Area in Juab County. In the press release it was stated that “due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are in support of the Bureau of Land Management’s temporary […]
The American Red Cross in Utah has seen a large drop in blood donations due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Adam Whittaker, executive directer of central and southern Utah with the Red Cross, shared on morning talk on KSVC Mar. 26 that utah has seen 140 blood drives cancelled. Due to […]
