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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

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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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

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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Utah lawmakers call special session to cope with coronavirus

Utah lawmakers call special session to cope with coronavirus

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature will hold a special session starting Thursday to address the coronavirus crisis. The session announced late Monday will be held remotely for the first time to avoid spreading the virus that has already infected one lawmaker. Legislators will re-examine the state budget […]

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Utah cancels alert system aimed at motorists entering state

Utah cancels alert system aimed at motorists entering state

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is pulling the plug on a coronavirus emergency alert system that was supposed to go only to drivers entering the state but was instead sent to hundreds of other people who were in their homes. Utah Division of Emergency Management Joe Dougherty said Monday […]

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UVU making 3D-printed masks for coronavirus first responders

UVU making 3D-printed masks for coronavirus first responders

PROVO, Utah (AP) — When first responders in Utah County needed protective masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah Valley University was one of the organizations that answered the call. Sid Smith is an associate professor in the Architecture and Engineering Design department at UVU. He has joined with BYU, […]

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