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Central Utah Public Health Department Confirms First COVID-19 Cases in Sanpete County

Central Utah Public Health Department Confirms First COVID-19 Cases in Sanpete County

The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) has confirmed the first positive cases of COVID-19 in Sanpete County. Three cases have been confirmed in the county, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Central Utah Health District to fifteen.  Two of the individuals are between the ages of […]

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3 new COVID-19 cases in the Central Utah Health District

3 new COVID-19 cases in the Central Utah Health District

The Central Utah Public Health Department has confirmed three new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Central Utah Health District. Two new cases were announced in Sevier County on Apr. 16 and one more was announced the next day in Millard County. According to Nate Selin, health director for CUPHD,  […]

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Utah governor aims to reopen restaurants, gyms in early May

Utah governor aims to reopen restaurants, gyms in early May

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says the state is aiming to reopen restaurants and gyms and resume elective surgeries in early May under a plan to gradually reopen the economy that has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic. Herbert, a Republican, said at a news conference […]

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Virus outbreak at homeless shelter near Salt Lake City

Virus outbreak at homeless shelter near Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake County officials are reporting a COVID-19 outbreak at a homeless center for men near Salt Lake City. The county said in a news release Friday that 94 of 205 people tested positive. Tests were done after two men tested positive last week at […]

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106K have filed for unemployment in Utah over last month

106K have filed for unemployment in Utah over last month

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New state figures show unemployment slowed slightly in Utah last week but jobless claims remained at historic levels as the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on the worldwide economy. About 24,000 more people filed for unemployment benefits in Utah last week, bringing the four-week total to […]

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Self-employed and gig workers in Utah can get unemployment

Self-employed and gig workers in Utah can get unemployment

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — State officials say Utah residents who are self-employed or work in the gig industry can file for unemployment benefits. Kevin Burt of the Department of Workforce Services said Wednesday that the filing opportunity for people who work in jobs such as hair stylists or ride-hail […]

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Utah becomes latest state to cancel rest of school year

Utah becomes latest state to cancel rest of school year

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is joining more than 20 other states in canceling classes at public schools for the rest of the school year to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Gary Herbert said Tuesday that students will finish the year doing mostly online assignments. Public schools […]

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Central Utah Public Health Department Confirmed First COVID-19 Cases in Sevier County

Central Utah Public Health Department Confirmed First COVID-19 Cases in Sevier County

The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) has confirmed the first two positive cases of COVID-19 in Sevier County. These are the seventh and eighth confirmed cases in the Central Utah Health District. Both cases are between the ages of 25-45, and are currently recovering at their home in Sevier […]

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UHSAA Cancels All Remaining Spring Activities, Including Sports, and State Championships

UHSAA Cancels All Remaining Spring Activities, Including Sports, and State Championships

MIDVALE, Utah (April 14, 2020) – In accordance with Governor Gary R. Herbert and State Superintendent Syd Dickson’s announcement earlier today that Utah schools will be closed to in-person learning for the remainder of the school year, the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) has cancelled all remaining spring activities, […]

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Utah schools to continue soft closure through the end of the school year

Utah schools to continue soft closure through the end of the school year

Teachers have been teaching classes through remote learning since the middle of March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and it looks like that will continue. Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced Apr. 14 that Utah’s public and charter schools will continue their soft closure through the end of this school year. […]

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