WASHINGTON-Ahead of Saturday’s White House press briefing, the Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new rapid test from Abbott Laboratories in hopes of conducting COVID-19 tests more swiftly and efficiently. The Lake Bluff, Ill.-based company announced the emergency clearance of its cartridge-based test per a Friday night release. Abbott […]
EPHRAIM/RICHFIELD, Utah-Saturday morning, Snow College president Bradley J. Cook reiterated his statements from YouTube earlier this week concerning COVID-19. In order for people to keep themselves and Snow College safe, Cook confirms, Snow College encourages all students to stay home after spring break lest the coronavirus should be spread. Snow […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ charitable arm, Latter-Day Saint Charities, gave a report on how their efforts are blessing the world during COVID-19 crises worldwide. Aid has been delivered to Cambodia, China, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Italy, Iran, Japan, Mongolia, the Philippines, […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Friday evening, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed one of its missionaries has tested positive for the coronavirus. Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff confirmed a young elder from Guatemala serving in Mexico City tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Officials are in the […]
MOAB, Utah-Effective Saturday March 28, Arches and Canyonlands National Park will be closed because of the coronavirus. The parks, each of which are close to Moab, are shut down until further notice. Per statements made to the media Friday by Utah Governor Gary Herbert, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef […]
SALT LAKE CITY-In a Friday press conference, Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued the “stay safe, stay home” edict for the Beehive State amid the COVID-19 outbreak. This directive is effective immediately through April 13. This is not a shelter-in-place order, but Herbert instructed all Utahns to stay home as much […]
ST. GEORGE, Utah-Friday, Dixie State men’s basketball created sports news amid a dead period by announcing a home game against UC Davis in the 2020-21 season. This November 14 date at Burns Arena against the Big West Conference-affiliated Aggies is historic for the Trailblazers. This will be Dixie State’s first […]
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah-Friday, Hill Air Force Base confirmed it is not closed, despite rumors circulating to the contrary. There are currently two known COVID-19 cases on base. The base is currently in Health Protection Condition Charlie as of 9:57 am Friday morning. For more information, you can visit […]
HEBER CITY, Utah-Friday, Wasatch County School District shared tips for mental health during social distancing as the COVID-19 outbreak ensues. The school district recommends students keep a regular routine for sleeping, eating, exercise, hygiene, study and play. Other tips include: -find ways to be productive with cleaning, classwork and goals […]
HEBER CITY, Utah-Although the Wasatch County Library has closed its doors to the public, their annual Peeps show will still go on, virutally. This virtual show gives contributors to this spectacle an opportunity to show four pictures of their Peeps creation in book form. The deadline for contributions is Monday […]
