(Washington, D.C.) — COVID-19 activity in Utah and nationwide has risen from “low” to “moderate” in wastewater testing, according to new CDC data. The highest levels remain in the Western U.S., including California, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. The CDC says wastewater monitoring can detect virus spread in communities faster […]
(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 […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Highway Patrol says it is stopping fewer speeders thanks to a state law passed in 2022. The number of citations for excessive speeding is dropping annually. The Legislature passed a law in 2022 to help police get a handle on drivers who speed […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah health officials are warning the public about an increase in COVID, Flu, and RSV cases, calling it a “Tripledemic”. Experts say the three viruses affect the respiratory system, and they can have serious health consequences if left untreated. While these viruses are normal for […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Respiratory illnesses are rising across Utah. The Department of Health and Human Services reports what health officials describe as a rapid increase in flu case over the past week. Those cases dramatically outpaces both RSV and COVID-19 patients, and most people coming down with the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah State Representative Judy Weeks Rohner is currently in the hospital fighting COVID-19. She reportedly fell ill two weeks ago, and has been hospitalized for one week. While Rohner says the experience has been miserable, she says her health is improving. She will miss interim […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Saturday, covid-19 statistics for Utah were updated by the state department of health. 84.2 [84.16] percent of cases statewide (281,854-334,889) are recovered. 15.4 percent of cases statewide (51,453-334,889) are active cases. In the past 24 hours, new recoveries (1,946) exceeded new active cases (-186) and new net recorded […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Sunday, covid-19 statistics were updated for Utah by the state department of health. 81.84 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (265,051-323,837) are recovered. 17.7 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (57,293-323,837) are active cases. 157,150 vaccines have been administered statewide. Of those, 142,368 are immunized with one dose and 14,802 […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah health officials confirmed the state’s first case of the COVID-19 variant that’s been seen in the United Kingdom on Friday. Lab tests found a 25 to 44 year old man from Salt Lake County who tested positive last month had the variant. The state health department […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Sunday, covid-19 statistics were updated for Utah by the state department of health. 76.74 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (192,591-250,964) are recovered. 22.8 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (57,218-250,964) are active cases. In the past 24 hours, new recoveries (1,718) exceeded new active cases (269). There are 135,372 […]
