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8 Utah colleges postpone, cancel graduation ceremonies

8 Utah colleges postpone, cancel graduation ceremonies

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Officials in Utah say all eight of the public colleges and universities in the state have either canceled or postponed its graduation ceremonies over coronavirus concerns. The Utah System of Higher Education made the announcement Wednesday. It comes after the Centers for Disease Control and […]

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U.S. Representative tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. Representative tests positive for COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday, an announcement that comes shortly after the first known case in Congress. He says he began feeling mild, cold-like symptoms on Saturday and was tested as his symptoms worsened. McAdams says he plans to […]

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National Parks stay open amid COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home because of the coronavirus. Entry fees have been eliminated, but many parks are closing visitor centers, shuttles and lodges to fight the spread of the virus. Parks are trying […]

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Silver says NBA will consider many ideas if play can resume

Silver says NBA will consider many ideas if play can resume

The NBA is considering an idea where some players would be quarantined or isolated for purposes of being able to compete against one another and provide basketball fans with some sort of diversion from the coronavirus pandemic. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed that notion as one of several items under […]

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Olympic leaders back IOC’s Tokyo stance after rare criticism

Olympic leaders back IOC’s Tokyo stance after rare criticism

GENEVA (AP) — Regional Olympic officials are rallying around the IOC and have backed its stance on opening the Tokyo Games as scheduled. Their support comes one day after direct criticism from athletes amid the coronavirus outbreak. Leaders of continental Olympic groups praised the IOC after a conference call to […]

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Restaurants, bars closed statewide as Moab pauses tourism

Restaurants, bars closed statewide as Moab pauses tourism

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert ordered statewide dine-in closures at restaurants and bars Tuesday while health officials in the national parks hotspot of Moab ordered a halt to new overnight tourists to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus. The steps came as the number […]

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Utah hospitals delay surgeries for future coronavirus cases

Utah hospitals delay surgeries for future coronavirus cases

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s two largest hospital systems have delayed elective surgeries and other non-urgent medical procedures to save space and equipment for future patients with the new coronavirus. Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health expect an influx of coronavirus patients in the coming weeks. Authorities say […]

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BYU, Utah State, Miss Out On Big Money Because of NCAA Tournament Cancellation

BYU, Utah State, Miss Out On Big Money Because of NCAA Tournament Cancellation

SALT LAKE CITY-While it’s apparent that sports fans miss March Madness, there are legitimate real-world consequences for BYU and Utah State’s athletic departments after the COVID-19 outbreak caused cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament. Per a report from kslsports.com, each NCAA Tournament qualifier, at-large bid, and win for a team […]

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Sen. Romney proposes giving $1,000 checks to citizens

Sen. Romney proposes giving $1,000 checks to citizens

On Monday, March 16, Sen. Mitt Romney held a conference call with news sources about the coronavirus. In that call, he shared a four-part strategy being considered in Washington to help people throughout the country deal with the healthcare and economic difficulties caused by the spread of the virus. The […]

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The White House Commands Older People To Stay Home, All Large Crowds Be Avoided

The White House Commands Older People To Stay Home, All Large Crowds Be Avoided

WASHINGTON-Monday, The White House encouraged all older Americans to stay home and for everyone to avoid crowds and eat out at restaurants during U.S. President Donald Trump’s press briefing. This is to avoid an unexpected surge of coronavirus cases in the nation. Trump admitted that this pandemic could possibly send […]

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