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Pfizer, BioNTech again seek FDA's OK for COVID-19 vaccine boosters in all adults
Manas Mishra, Reuters | Posted Nov. 9 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Pfizer and BioNTech once again requested the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to authorize booster doses of their COVID-19 vaccine in all adults.
Utah vaccinated 3% of eligible 5- to 11-year-olds Monday
Wendy Leonard, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 9 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 12,000 kids ages 5 to 11 were vaccinated Monday in Utah, officials say. They also reported 1,558 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on Tuesday.
Despite reopening, the US is still closed to many in world
Tali Arbel and Anne D'Innocenzi, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 9 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
It remains difficult — if not impossible — for much of the globe to enter the country due to COVID-19 and experts say it will take years for travel to fully recover.
Health departments report high turnout for child COVID-19 vaccinations
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Nov. 9 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Health departments and clinics across Utah are reporting strong turnout as 5- to 11-year-olds are now eligible to get the COVID-19 shot.
Should people who've had COVID-19 get credit for 'natural immunity' if they don't want vaccine?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 9 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
A bill intended to ensure Utahns who've previously had COVID-19 can claim natural immunity is on the agenda for the special session of the Utah Legislature that starts Tuesday.
Davis County Health Dept. hosting vaccine clinic for kids ages 5-11
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 opened Monday morning at the Davis County Legacy Center.
Global COVID-19 cases hit 250M; eastern Europe infections at record levels
Roshan Abraham and Rittik Biswas, Reuters | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 250 million on Monday as some countries in eastern Europe experience record outbreaks, even as the Delta variant surge eases and many countries resume trade and tourism.
A federal court stayed President Joe Biden's vaccine or testing mandate. What happens next?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Updated Nov. 8 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Now that a federal appeals court has temporarily halted Biden's vaccine mandate for large businesses, it will next consider arguments over a permanent injunction.
Utah confirms 3,972 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths since Friday
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Updated Nov. 8 - 1:17 p.m. | Save Story
Utah health officials confirmed 3,972 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths since Friday.
Travelers line up for US flights as curbs are lifted for first time
Tara Oakes and Antony Paone, Reuters | Updated Nov. 8 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Travelers excited at the prospect of seeing family and friends for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began took off for the United States on Monday as it lifted travel restrictions slapped on much of the world for the best part of two years.
Front-line fatigue: Pandemic pressures pouncing on taxed veterinarians
Jenny Rollins for KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Many veterinarians are used to emotional roller coasters in their profession, but the pandemic has placed even more pressure on an overwhelmed system.
Schools take lead role in promoting vaccines for youngsters
Pat Eaton-robb, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 7 - 4:47 p.m. | Save Story
With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer the shots, which educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Biden vaccine mandates face first test with federal workers
Colleen Long and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 7 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden is pushing forward with a massive plan to require millions of private sector employees to get vaccinated by early next year. But first, he has to make sure workers in his own federal government get the shot.
Hundreds gather to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates at St. George Regional Hospital
Ammon Teare, St. George News | Posted Nov. 7 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Several hundred protesters gathered on Saturday in opposition to the federal vaccine mandate that will require all eligible health care workers to be immunized by Jan. 4.
Number of Unified firefighters seeking mental health support doubles
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 7:27 a.m. | Save Story
Mental health continues to be a growing concern among first responders. In the past two years, the number of Unified Fire Authority firefighters seeking mental health support has doubled.
Firefighters, family mourn the loss of Capt. Bone who died after contracting COVID-19
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Nov. 6 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Family members and hundreds of firefighters and officers gathered on Saturday to celebrate the impact Capt. Merrill Bone with the United Fire Authority had on their lives.
Appeals court stays vaccine mandate on larger businesses after petition from Utah and others
Emily Ashcraft and The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 6 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily halted the Biden administration's vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers.
Box Elder County commissioners to consider scrapping COVID-19 test-to-stay plan for schools
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
A big part of the decision hinges on how many children ages 5-12 get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Utah confirms 1,874 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths on Friday
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Nov. 5 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health reported 1,874 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths on Friday, while 573 people are currently hospitalized with the disease.
