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Young adults most likely to still take extra precautions for COVID-19
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 15 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
More people think the COVID-19 pandemic's ongoing than don't, according to a new HarrisX poll for the Deseret News. That's despite the fact that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the pandemic in America over nearly a year ago.
Stuck at home during COVID-19, Gen Z started charities
Ben Gose, The Chronicle Of Philanthropy, Associated Press | Updated March 28 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
Nothing has spurred the entrepreneurial spirit of Gen Z quite like the COVID-19 pandemic and that extends to launching nonprofits.
Gen Z and the American dream: How pandemic-era challenges shape the generation's outlook
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 24 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
In 2020, when the oldest members of Generation Z were turning 23 and taking on their first experiences in adulthood, the world was forced to shut down.
Most losing Medicaid in Utah couldn't complete process to stay on
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted March 22 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
In Utah, 94% of the people dropped from Medicaid rolls recently lost coverage without any determination of being ineligible. Their application/review process had not been completed.
Study sheds light on the gender gap in youth resilience when faced with mental health struggles
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 10 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Exacerbated by the pandemic, the mental health crisis in America is growing as more and more people admit to having symptoms of anxiety and depression — and at younger ages, according to reports.
Free home COVID-19 test program to be suspended this week
Amanda Musa, CNN | Posted March 6 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. government's free at-home COVID-19 test program will be suspended Friday, according to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden, ending a pandemic vestige
Zeke Miller, Associated Press | Posted March 5 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
The White House has lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement for those who plan to be in close contact with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses.
Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, health officials recommend
Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Posted March 2 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Older U.S. adults should roll up their sleeves for another COVID-19 shot, even if they received a booster in the fall, an advisory panel said Wednesday.
COVID-19 no longer means 5 days in isolation, CDC says
Mike Stobbe, Associated Press | Posted March 1 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. health officials say people with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its longstanding guidance on Friday.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from 3 GOP House members over $500 mask fines
Associated Press | Posted Feb. 21 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from three Republican House members who challenged fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor in 2021.
CDC plans to drop 5-day COVID isolation guidelines
Chandni Shah and Mariam Sunny, Reuters | Posted Feb. 13 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
The CDC plans to drop its five-day COVID-19 isolation recommendations under new guidance planned by the agency, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
Millions of people have long COVID, including children and pregnant people, studies show
Jen Christensen, CNN | Posted Feb. 13 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Millions of people deal with COVID-19 symptoms long after their initial infections. Two new studies — one looking at pregnant people and the other on children — give a better look at the burden from this health problem that doctors say often goes under the radar.
Alternating arms for vaccine doses might increase immunity
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 11 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
The next time someone giving you a shot asks, "Which arm?" don't be cavalier. New research suggests the question may be more important than you think — at least if the vaccine calls for two doses.
New vaccines are 54% effective against symptomatic COVID, CDC says
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 4 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
The latest round of COVID-19 boosters is about 54% effective in preventing symptomatic infection in those with normal immune systems, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Not viruses to mess around with': Experts urge caution during ongoing 'tripledemic'
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 12 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Experts say this winter we're seeing another "tripledemic" — rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV in Utah.
Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant
Associated Press | Posted Jan. 11 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
The head of the U.N. health agency said nearly 10,000 deaths were reported in December.
Holiday giving could have included COVID-19, experts warn
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 5 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
You may have exchanged more than presents and shared more than meals during recent holiday gatherings.
Respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the US, CDC data shows
Deidre McPhillips, Amanda Musa and Carma Hassan, CNN | Posted Jan. 2 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
As seasonal virus activity surges across the U.S., experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick.
