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University of Utah, Utah State announce in-person fall term

University of Utah, Utah State announce in-person fall term

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two major universities in Utah have announced that students will return to campus this fall for in-person classes with preventive measures implemented to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. The announcement came Tuesday from the University of Utah and Utah State University and included measures […]

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Utah Health & Economic Recovery Outreach Study Occurs

Utah Health & Economic Recovery Outreach Study Occurs

SALT LAKE CITY-The Utah COVID-19 Utah HERO study will be conducted in Salt Lake, Summit, Utah and Davis counties to provide rapid information to decision-makers concerning infection rates of the virus. Its purpose is to stop the spread of COVID-19 and reengage in social and economic life which requires transitioning […]

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University of Utah To Begin Random Selection Testing of COVID-19 In 4 Utah Counties

University of Utah To Begin Random Selection Testing of COVID-19 In 4 Utah Counties

SALT LAKE CITY-The University of Utah will commence random testing for COVID-19 at households in Utah, Salt Lake, Summit and Davis counties. Despite Wasatch County’s per capita issues with COVID-19, they are not on this list. The Utah HERO (Health & Economic Recovery Outreach) will be testing 10,000 Utahns across […]

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University of Utah Doctors Are Treating COVID-19 Patients In Remdesivir Trial

University of Utah Doctors Are Treating COVID-19 Patients In Remdesivir Trial

SALT LAKE CITY-Doctors at the University of Utah are presently treating COVID-19 patients in remdesivir trials in hopes that recovery time can be shortened. Doctors at the UofU are giving it to approximately 10 patients to see how well it works. Currently, this drug is only being administered intravenously to […]

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University of Utah Denounces Banjo

University of Utah Denounces Banjo

SALT LAKE CITY-Tuesday, the University of Utah released a statement denouncing Banjo, a white supremacist group with whom they have had previous affiliations. The Salt Lake City-based university said they support Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes’ plans for a third-party audit of the company as well as an advisory committee […]

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Utah Democratic gubernatorial candidate picks running mate

Utah Democratic gubernatorial candidate picks running mate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Peterson named a health care advocate as his running mate. Peterson announced Monday he has chosen Karina Brown of Nibley to share the ticket with him, The Deseret News reports. Nibley helped sponsor a 2018 Medicaid expansion ballot initiative known as […]

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University of Utah Makes Plans For Virtual Commencement and December College Convocations

University of Utah Makes Plans For Virtual Commencement and December College Convocations

SALT LAKE CITY-In news released Friday afternoon, the University of Utah confirmed that commencement will occur virtually for the class of 2020 April 30. This will be followed up by a conventional commencement ceremony December 18-19. Students took part in a survey which offered the following celebration options for graduation: […]

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University of Utah Biostatisticians Suggest Peak Could Come To Utah Friday

University of Utah Biostatisticians Suggest Peak Could Come To Utah Friday

SALT LAKE CITY-Per statements from biostatisticians at the University of Utah, the Beehive State may reach its peak of COVID-19 cases Friday. This projection is two weeks ahead of the date given by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation which reported Utah would reach its peak […]

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University of Utah Presents The Navigating COVID-19 Series

University of Utah Presents The Navigating COVID-19 Series

SALT LAKE CITY-The University of Utah is presenting a Navigating COVID-19 series Tuesdays and Fridays each week. These events feature an “urgent and compelling forum” that provides clear and actionable direction to help local businesses navigate the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Tuesday’s event is called Workforce Decision and the […]

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University of Utah Extends Resources To Students

University of Utah Extends Resources To Students

SALT LAKE CITY-As the University of Utah seeks to assist students during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have extended several resources to aid them. These include the emergency funds application. Students can apply for emergency grants based upon need and available funding. If you are facing financial difficulties during this time, […]

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