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Respiratory Illness Cases Rising Across Utah; Nationwide

Respiratory Illness Cases Rising Across Utah; Nationwide

(Undated) — A rise in respiratory illnesses is leading to more hospital visits nationwide. CDC data shows ER visits for influenza or respiratory virus are now “very high” in several states with RSV and COVID-19 cases increasing. Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and New Hampshire […]

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E. Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Burgers In Utah, Other States

E. Coli Outbreak Linked To McDonald’s Burgers In Utah, Other States

(Undated) — McDonald’s Quarter Pounders are being linked to an E. Coli outbreak across multiple states, including Utah. Yesterday, the CDC announced they’re working with McDonald’s to determine what ingredient in the burgers was contaminated. The fast-food chain has halted use of fresh onions and quarter-pound beef patties in several […]

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Eggs Recalled After Linked To 65 Salmonella Cases

Eggs Recalled After Linked To 65 Salmonella Cases

(Atlanta, GA) — Utah is one of many states affected by an egg recall after more than 60 salmonella cases were reported. The CDC says Wisconsin-based Milo’s Poultry Farms is recalling all eggs branded “Milo’s Poultry Farms” and “Tony’s Fresh Market” in Utah as well as Colorado and California, and […]

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CDC posts long-awaited tips for minimizing everyday risk

CDC posts long-awaited tips for minimizing everyday risk

NEW YORK (AP) — Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room. Encourage people to bring their own food and drinks to your cookout. Use hand sanitizer after banking at an ATM. Call ahead to restaurants and nail salons to make sure staff are wearing face coverings. […]

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CDC considers loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus

CDC considers loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are considering changing their guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus to return to work if they are without symptoms. The public health agency, in conjunction with the White House coronavirus […]

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Utah congressman released from hospital, virus cases jump

Utah congressman released from hospital, virus cases jump

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah congressman who tested positive for the coronavirus has been released from the hospital as the number of cases in the state jumped to more than 600. Democratic Rep. Ben McAdams said on Twitter Saturday that his doctors released him from the hospital after […]

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