Coronavirus updates: Salt Lake City police see rise in domestic violence calls over last 2 weeks

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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are the latest coronavirus-related updates from Utah and around the world.

Utah's public schools will remain closed until May 1 and the 2020 Olympics will be postponed for at least a year as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

On Tuesday, Utah health officials announced there were 298 cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in the state.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced he wants to reopen the country for business in several weeks, even as health experts have made clear that unless Americans continue to dramatically limit social interaction, the number of infections will overwhelm the health care system.

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Tuesday, 05:04pm

Salt Lake City police see rise in domestic violence calls over last 2 weeks

We have seen an increase in domestic violence-related calls in the last two weeks. You are not alone, we can help. @ywcautah https://t.co/CCj5s68hZ6 #DomesticViolence #NoMore #SafteyPlan pic.twitter.com/uI5kIBfaHg
— SLC Police Dept. (@slcpd) March 24, 2020

Tuesday, 05:00pm

'A call to action for all Utahns': Leaders unveil plan to help state recover from COVID-19 pandemic

Utah leaders on Tuesday revealed a comprehensive, call-to-action plan designed to help facilitate the state’s health and economic recovery as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The plan, entitled “Utah Leads Together,” outlines three phases: Urgent, Stabilization and Recovery. Its overall goal is to provide Utah residents and businesses with clarity about the state’s plan for health and economic recovery from the pandemic. Read the full story here.

Tuesday, 02:28pm

Mitt Romney tests negative for COVID-19

Sen. Mitt Romney, Utah-R, announced on Tuesday he had tested negative for the novel coronavirus. Romney will remain in a 14-day quarantine "as the test does not rule out the onset of symptoms during the 14-day period," he explained.

Thankfully I’ve tested negative for COVID-19. Nevertheless, guidance from my physician, consistent with the CDC guidelines, requires me to remain in quarantine as the test does not rule out the onset of symptoms during the 14-day period.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) March 24, 2020

Romney and Sen. Mike Lee were exposed to the virus after spending time with Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, who tested positive for COVID-19. Lee said on Monday a test was not warranted in his case and he will self-quarantine for 14 days.

Tuesday, 12:57pm

Current map of Utah coronavirus cases

Tuesday, 12:45pm

Utah up to 298 COVID-19 cases

Utah’s number of COVID-19 cases has increased to 285 in Utah residents and 13 in visitors, Utah Department of Health officials confirmed on Tuesday. So far, 5,823 have been tested for COVID-19 in the state. Read the full story here.

Tuesday, 12:38pm

Trump hopes country will be reopened by Easter amid outbreak

With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by Easter, as he weighs how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak. “I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter,” he said during a Fox News virtual town hall. The U.S. is now more than a week into an unprecedented 15-day effort to encourage all Americans to drastically scale back their public activities. Health experts have made clear that unless Americans continue to dramatically limit social interaction — staying home from work and isolating themselves — the number of infections will overwhelm the health care system. Read the full story here.

Tuesday, 11:57am

State restricts non-urgent medical procedures

Utah Department of Health announced on Tuesday restrictions on medical, dental, and veterinary procedures that are non-urgent to "preserve masks, gloves and other protective equipment for medical professionals assisting in the fight against COVID-19." The order is effective March 25 through April 25. “I genuinely appreciate the willingness of Utah’s major healthcare systems, and many individual doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and other health providers, to act proactively to help us preserve the masks, gowns, gloves, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) that will be necessary in the coming days and weeks to protect our front-line doctors, nurses and other health workers and ensure they stay healthy and able to care for patients,” Gov. Gary Herbert said in a news release. “I also appreciate the patience of Utahns who were planning procedures that will now be delayed,” Herbert added. “Although the term ‘elective’ indicates something that is non-essential, I realize this will still be an inconvenience, and for that I am sorry. As we look at the experiences of other states and regions of the world, it’s clear that those who are proactive in securing a supply of PPE are far better equipped when they see a surge of COVID-19 patients being admitted to hospitals.” Some examples of elective procedures include colonoscopies, cataracts, endoscopies, and other procedures that can be delayed without endangering patients, according to guidance by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service. “Postponing non-essential procedures is a crucial step to help our health systems preserve PPE, and other resources that are crucial in our efforts to treat patients with coronavirus,” said Dr. Joseph Miner, executive director of the Utah Department of Health, in the news release.

Tuesday, 11:32am

Federal government gives $955K to Utah to help fund health clinics

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $955,099 to 13 health centers in Utah to assist with the ongoing response to the novel coronavirus. The department announced the news in a press release Tuesday. The health centers can use the funds to help with screening and testing for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, as well as acquiring supplies and expanding their telehealth services for the virus response, the release said. “The new grants we’re releasing today are a rapid injection of resources secured by President Trump from Congress in the supplemental funding bill, building on the strong investments HHS has made in health centers over the years," HHS Secretary Alex Azar said in the release. The full list of health centers receiving the funds in Utah is as follows:

Bear Lake Community Health Center (Garden City): $70,852

Carbon Medical Service Association (East Carbon): $56,638

Community Health Centers (Midvale): $146,721

Enterprise Valley Medical Clinic (Enterprise): $52,524

Green River Medical Center (Green River): $52,374

Midtown Community Health Center (Ogden): $100,095

Mountainlands Community Health Center (Provo): $89,670

Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (Cedar City): $52,590

Southwest Utah Community Health Center (St. George): $74,097

Utah Navajo Health System (Montezuma Creek): $74,150

Utah Partners for Health (Midvale): $67,002

Wasatch Homeless Health Care (Salt Lake City): $60,634

Wayne Community Health Centers (Bicknell): $57,752

Tuesday, 11:19am

McDonald’s restaurants donate gift cards to help families of pediatric patients being treated in Utah

McDonald’s restaurants donated $1,500 in gift cards to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area to provide the families of high-acuity pediatric patients with food as they remain in the area to receive treatment. The donation, which will go toward around 100 gift cards, will be added to the numerous services the local Ronald McDonald House Charities is offering as COVID-19 sweeps across the country. “It’s changed the world and it’s certainly changed our organization and the way which we carry out our mission,” said Carrie Romano, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area.

Tuesday, 09:37am

Small restaurants struggle 1 week into dine-in shutdown

Amid efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and one week after Governor Gary Herbert issued a “no dine-in” order, small, local restaurants have reported falling sales. “I hope we can get through this,” said Daniel Yuswadi, owner of MakanMakan in Sandy. “This is all we have. We put everything here in one basket.” For two years, Yuswadi has seen success at his Indonesian restaurant. But in just one week, he said business has dropped about 80%.

Tuesday, 09:36am

Gephardt: Hundreds of price gouging complaints under investigation in Utah

State officials have received “lots and lots” of complaints about price gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, according to the director of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection. Daniel O’Bannon said his investigators are slammed running down tips that businesses are jacking up the price of the stuff consumers need during this time of crisis. Hot items are water, hand sanitizer, household cleaners, cold medicine and, of course, toilet paper.

Tuesday, 08:43am

Utah State University graduation tentatively rescheduled for August

Utah State University has tentatively rescheduled its in-person graduation ceremony for August 28 and 29, according to the university's Facebook page. The ceremonies will be held as circumstances allow, the university said. Other USU campuses across the state will be rescheduling their graduation ceremonies for the first two weeks of September.

Tuesday, 08:17am

Stocks jump 5% as hopes build for virus stimulus package

Stocks around the world rallied Tuesday amid expectations that Congress is nearing a deal to pump nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy. Top congressional and White House officials said they expect to reach an agreement Tuesday, though some issues remain. Investors have been frustrated waiting for the U.S. government to do what it can to help the economy, which is increasingly shutting down by the day, after the Federal Reserve has done nearly all it can. Signs of optimism radiated around the world. Beyond the better than 5% gain for the S&P 500 within the first few minutes of trading, South Korean stocks surged 8.6% and Germany’s market returned 7%. Treasury yields rose in a sign that investors are feeling less fearful. Even crude oil, which has more than halved this year, rose.

Tuesday, 08:16am

Self-quarantine sidelines Romney, Lee, McAdams for economic relief vote

Utah’s representation in Congress will be severely curtailed for at least the next two weeks, especially when it comes to voting on critical economic relief legislation for workers and businesses. Half of the state’s congressional delegation is under quarantine — including both senators — because of the coronavirus. Rep. Ben McAdams, the state’s only Democrat in Congress, is in a Utah hospital with COVID-19. All three are sidelined for any upcoming votes.

Tuesday, 08:15am

BYU students grapple with changes, housing contracts amid COVID-19

While universities with on-campus housing are accommodating students wanting to leave in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing classes to online only, those who live in off-campus rentals are at the mercy of their landlords when it comes to ending a lease early.

Tuesday, 07:52am

BYU will continue remote instruction through spring term

All classes for Brigham Young University's spring term will be offered using remote instruction through the rest of the university's spring term, according to a news release. The courses will be taught via online platforms such as Zoom, Learning Suite and Canvas, the university said. Faculty are being encouraged to deliver their courses live during the time when the classes were originally scheduled. If there is a laboratory session or performance-based course that must be taught in person, instructors are asked to work with deans to find a solution. Students will be able to complete their courses without remaining on campus, and they are encouraged to stay home during the spring term if they are able. Student housing will remain open and available to students who need it. Campus dining will also remain available to students who stay on campus, but seating may be limited or unavailable, BYU said. "I offer my heartfelt thanks to the many individuals within our campus community who have worked tirelessly to help make this major shift to remote coursework go smoothly, especially the many faculty members who have had to make extensive adjustments and adaptations to their classes to continue to provide our students an outstanding education under these new circumstances," BYU President Kevin J Worthen said in the release. "My thanks also to our students for their patience and fortitude through this transition and the many changes associated with it." For more information, see the university's full news release here.

Tuesday, 07:52am

Japanese PM and IOC chief agree to postpone 2020 Olympics

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to postpone the Olympics by about one year. Abe put the suggestion to Bach, who agreed that the latest date the Olympics will be held is summer 2021. It was also announced that the event will still be dubbed Tokyo 2020 Olympics despite the postponement.

Tuesday, 07:52am

Negotiators near $2 trillion deal for federal virus aid

Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said they had spoken by phone with President Donald Trump during the long night of negotiations. While the two sides have resolved many issues in the sweeping package, some remain.

Tuesday, 07:52am

ICYMI: Catch up on coronavirus developments from yesterday

Utah’s number of COVID-19 cases has increased to 257, officials from the Utah Department of Health said Monday. No new deaths from the disease were reported Monday. Of the cases, 244 are in Utah residents and 13 are in visitors.

President Donald Trump said Monday that he wants to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months, as he claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the pandemic itself.

Utah’s public K-12 schools will be dismissed through May 1 in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gary Herbert announced on Monday. Where possible, distance learning will continue for K-12 schools during the extended dismissal and employees will be limited in buildings to adhere to gathering orders.

Salt Lake City has issued new guidelines for those picking up missionaries returning home to self-isolate after large groups of family and friends recently congregated at the Salt Lake airport.

A BYU student has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the university announced on Monday. The student has since returned home and the Utah Department of Health is in the process of contact-tracing the case.

Coronavirus updates: Salt Lake City police see rise in domestic violence calls over last 2 weeks

By Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com and Xoel Cardenas, KSL.com | Updated - March 24, 2020 at 5:16 p.m. | Posted - March 24, 2020 at 7:52 a.m.

(KSL TV File)

Salt Lake City police see rise in domestic violence calls over last 2 weeks

'A call to action for all Utahns': Leaders unveil plan to help state recover from COVID-19 pandemic

Mitt Romney tests negative for COVID-19

Current map of Utah coronavirus cases

Utah up to 298 COVID-19 cases

Trump hopes country will be reopened by Easter amid outbreak

State restricts non-urgent medical procedures

Federal government gives $955K to Utah to help fund health clinics

McDonald’s restaurants donate gift cards to help families of pediatric patients being treated in Utah

Small restaurants struggle 1 week into dine-in shutdown

Gephardt: Hundreds of price gouging complaints under investigation in Utah

Utah State University graduation tentatively rescheduled for August

Stocks jump 5% as hopes build for virus stimulus package

Self-quarantine sidelines Romney, Lee, McAdams for economic relief vote

BYU students grapple with changes, housing contracts amid COVID-19

BYU will continue remote instruction through spring term

Japanese PM and IOC chief agree to postpone 2020 Olympics

Negotiators near $2 trillion deal for federal virus aid

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Coronavirus updates: Salt Lake City police see rise in domestic violence calls over last 2 weeks

By Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com and Xoel Cardenas, KSL.com | Updated - March 24, 2020 at 5:16 p.m. | Posted - March 24, 2020 at 7:52 a.m.

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Salt Lake City police see rise in domestic violence calls over last 2 weeks

'A call to action for all Utahns': Leaders unveil plan to help state recover from COVID-19 pandemic

Mitt Romney tests negative for COVID-19

Current map of Utah coronavirus cases

Utah up to 298 COVID-19 cases

Trump hopes country will be reopened by Easter amid outbreak

State restricts non-urgent medical procedures

Federal government gives $955K to Utah to help fund health clinics

McDonald’s restaurants donate gift cards to help families of pediatric patients being treated in Utah

Small restaurants struggle 1 week into dine-in shutdown

Gephardt: Hundreds of price gouging complaints under investigation in Utah

Utah State University graduation tentatively rescheduled for August

Stocks jump 5% as hopes build for virus stimulus package

Self-quarantine sidelines Romney, Lee, McAdams for economic relief vote

BYU students grapple with changes, housing contracts amid COVID-19

BYU will continue remote instruction through spring term

Japanese PM and IOC chief agree to postpone 2020 Olympics

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