SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s mask mandate will end April 10 after the Republican governor signed a bill that lays out a new timeline for lifting some of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. Masks orders will remain in place for schools and gatherings of more than 50 people. Businesses can […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah adults can begin signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine on March 24 _ one week earlier that previously planned because the state has unallocated doses, Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday. Cox said Thursday during a televised news conference on PBS-Utah that about 15% of […]
The Central Utah Public Health Department has announced vaccination clinics throughout the Central Utah Health District. COVID-19 vaccinations are currently being offered to all individuals 50 years and older as well as those 18 and older with certain underlying medical conditions. The complete list of medical conditions is available at […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s vote to cut taxes this year could mean it has to return $100 million in aid given under the federal pandemic relief bill. KUER-FM reports there’s a provision in the latest federal coronavirus relief package aimed at preventing states from directly or indirectly using […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah will open up COVID-19 vaccine appointments to people ages 50 and older on Monday. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox made the announcement during his weekly pandemic briefing Thursday. Cox also said that Utah residents 18 and older with certain health conditions — diabetes, chronic kidney […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature is wrapping up its business for the year Friday. Lawmakers have already tackled a number of issues this year during a session that was conducted partially remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. The state has removed requirements for gun owners to get […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is giving $20 million to help a program aimed at distributing coronavirus vaccines to poor countries around the world. The donation from the humanitarian arm of the Utah-based faith goes to UNICEF as part of the organization’s […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is canceling about 7,200 coronavirus vaccine appointments after an error in the state health department’s registration website allowed people without qualifying conditions to register for the shots. Department spokesman Tom Hudachko says the error allowed residents who are not 65 or older or who […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is giving $20 million to help a program aimed at distributing coronavirus vaccines to poor countries around the world. The donation from the humanitarian arm of the Utah-based faith goes to UNICEF as part of the organization’s […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has doubled down on his prediction that there will be gatherings without masks by the Fourth of July, contrary to predictions from the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Cox told reporters Thursday he’s feeling optimistic about the nation’s […]
