(Washington, D.C.) — COVID-19 activity in Utah and nationwide has risen from “low” to “moderate” in wastewater testing, according to new CDC data. The highest levels remain in the Western U.S., including California, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. The CDC says wastewater monitoring can detect virus spread in communities faster […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Almost five years to the day since the first case of COVID was confirmed in the U.S., Utah researchers say the virus could be causing increased cases of chronic fatigue syndrome. A new study finds that six months or more after a COVID infection, people […]
(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 […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Highway Patrol says it is stopping fewer speeders thanks to a state law passed in 2022. The number of citations for excessive speeding is dropping annually. The Legislature passed a law in 2022 to help police get a handle on drivers who speed […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah health officials are warning the public about an increase in COVID, Flu, and RSV cases, calling it a “Tripledemic”. Experts say the three viruses affect the respiratory system, and they can have serious health consequences if left untreated. While these viruses are normal for […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Respiratory illnesses are rising across Utah. The Department of Health and Human Services reports what health officials describe as a rapid increase in flu case over the past week. Those cases dramatically outpaces both RSV and COVID-19 patients, and most people coming down with the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah State Representative Judy Weeks Rohner is currently in the hospital fighting COVID-19. She reportedly fell ill two weeks ago, and has been hospitalized for one week. While Rohner says the experience has been miserable, she says her health is improving. She will miss interim […]
Sevier School District saw improved proficiency rates from students despite the pandemic. A report by the University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute showed that 35 school districts in Utah experienced declines in English language arts proficiency rates in grades three through ten as a direct effect of the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah House has overwhelmingly approved a bill to block most private businesses and government agencies from requiring employees and customers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. St. George Republican Walt Brooks’ bill won quick approval from the GOP-dominated House. Brooks said he worked […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Most Utahns are no longer concerned about getting the COVID-19 virus. A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows only 32-percent of those asked are somewhat or very concerned about coming down with the virus. Sixty-eight-percent of the more than 800 people asked said […]
