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CDC expects COVID and RSV levels to increase in coming weeks

CDC expects COVID and RSV levels to increase in coming weeks

Christy Santhosh, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday it expects to see an increase in levels of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus in the country in the coming weeks, as is usual during the holiday season.
Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines

Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines

Devi Shastri, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board.
FDA pauses Novavax's trial of combo COVID-flu shot on safety concerns

FDA pauses Novavax's trial of combo COVID-flu shot on safety concerns

Bhanvi Satija and Leroy Leo, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 11:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put Novavax's trial of an experimental COVID-flu vaccine combination on hold after one person who received the shot reported nerve damage, the company said Wednesday.
Study: COVID may increase risk of heart attack, stroke, death for 3 years after infection

Study: COVID may increase risk of heart attack, stroke, death for 3 years after infection

Brenda Goodman, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

COVID-19 could be a powerful risk factor for heart attacks and strokes for as long as three years after an infection, a large new study suggests.
The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them

The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them

Amanda Seitz, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, that will be sent straight to their homes. The U.S. government reopened the program on Thursday.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month

Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month

Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting later this month.
Sen. Mitt Romney sponsors new bill to repeal COVID-era tax credit after fraud

Sen. Mitt Romney sponsors new bill to repeal COVID-era tax credit after fraud

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney and his colleagues are attempting to curb widespread fraud by ending a COVID-19-era tax credit.
Doctors encourage Utahns to get the new widely available COVID vaccine

Doctors encourage Utahns to get the new widely available COVID vaccine

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new COVID-19 vaccine is now available at clinics, pharmacies and doctor's offices. A doctor with University of Utah Health says it will help prevent serious illness from new COVID-19 variants in an expected winter surge.
Austrian woman convicted of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID

Austrian woman convicted of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

After the death of a neighbor from COVID-19, an Austrian woman has been fined and given a suspended sentence for grossly negligent homicide, her second pandemic-related conviction in a year, The Associated Press reported.
COVID lockdown may have aged teen brains, study finds

COVID lockdown may have aged teen brains, study finds

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

When the world shut down in the pandemic, adolescent brains started aging faster — especially the brains of adolescent girls, according to researchers.
New COVID vaccines could cost uninsured up to $200

New COVID vaccines could cost uninsured up to $200

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are already showing up on some pharmacy and health provider shelves. But a key program that paid for the vaccines when people lacked coverage is out of money. So those who are under-insured or uninsured could pay up to $200 for the booster.
Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic

Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic

Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to "censor" some COVID-19 content during the pandemic.
Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

School attendance tanked during the pandemic and has only started to recover. Parents are struggling to decide when it's ok to send a child to school while sick.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way. The FDA approved new shots from Pfizer and Moderna on Thursday for adults and children as young as 6 months.
Long COVID in kids: Symptoms vary by age, differ some from adults

Long COVID in kids: Symptoms vary by age, differ some from adults

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of children are suffering from long COVID, the lingering post-viral illness that follows SARS-CoV-2 infection and can last weeks, months or even years.
COVID-19 is on the rise this summer due to new variant

COVID-19 is on the rise this summer due to new variant

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 20 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new COVID-19 variant is leading an increase in cases nationwide, and President Joe Biden is among those who tested positive. Most of the cases being seen in emergency departments are a variant known as KP.3 and a new vaccine is expected.
U. Health's long COVID clinic continues to help people manage debilitating symptoms

U. Health's long COVID clinic continues to help people manage debilitating symptoms

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah Health's Long COVID Clinic has treated 3,000 patients over the last three years, and doctors say the clinic is here to stay.
CDC recommending updated vaccines for COVID, flu in fall

CDC recommending updated vaccines for COVID, flu in fall

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted June 28 - 5:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that both updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines be part of the vaccination plan that people adopt come fall and winter.
IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper

IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper

Mae Anderson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 7:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday a review of 1 million claims for the Employee Retention Credit representing $86 billion shows the "vast majority" are at risk of being improper.