Craig Bennett
Most of Utah moving into 2nd phase of reopening Saturday
State health officials announced Thursday most of Utah is ready to move into the next phase of re-opening.
Last month the governor released Utah Leads Together 2.0. The plan has four color-coded levels of risk.
Currently, Utah is in the orange color or "moderate risk phase" but the governor announced most of the state is ready to move into the yellow color or “low-risk phase.”
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Officials spend millions on PPE to fight virus
Utah state officials have spent more than 108-million dollars to buy emergency supplies in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Spending reports released by Utah's COVID-19 Incident Command show broad use of "emergency procurement" powers to secure items needed for healthcare workers and patients.
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American Red Cross needs blood and platelets
The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to help patients experiencing health crises by donating blood or platelets.
Officials say as COVID-19 continues to affect everyday life, people may not be thinking about blood donation, but blood and platelets are needed daily to help patients battling disease and facing the unexpected.
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Private Family Movies at Megaplex Theatres
Utah's Megaplex Theatres chain is starting a program designed for the socially-distanced times we live in.
The company is now accepting reservations for what they are calling Private Family Movies.
Locations in South Jordan, Lehi, Centerville and St. George w
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Dixie State University professor named dental hygiene Educator of the Year
Selected from faculty members representing the entire nation, Dixie State University Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene Brenda Armstrong was honored as the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Educator of the Year.
Annually sponsored by the association and Crest/Oral B, the award recognizes a dental hygiene faculty member who provides students with high-quality education. The
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Utahns losing money to scammers
Utah's Better Business Bureau says hundreds of Utahns have lost money to scammers running pet-related frauds during the coronavirus emergency.
The bureau says over 500 Utahns have reported some type of scam involving the purchase of pets in the last two months.
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Additional resources heading to Saddle Fire
Additional resources are heading to Wasatch County as the Saddle Fire continues to grow near Midway.
Utah Wildfire Info says the fire has burned more than six-hundred acres and is 15-percent contained.
About 150 firefighters are on the front lines to put it out.
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More Utah counties want reopening plans sped up
Uintah, Daggett and Duchesne counties are pushing Governor Gary Herbert to allow them to speed up their reopening plans.
The TriCounty Board of Health has sent a letter, asking to move to "yellow" or "low-risk" status on the state's coronavirus recovery spectrum.
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Covid-19 in Utah
The Utah Department of Health has reported two more patient deaths from COVID-19.
The death toll in the state has now climbed to 75.
UDOH has also reported an additional 188 cases, bringing the statewide total above 66-hundred.
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Cedar Breaks National Monument road now open
Cedar Breaks National Monument’s Scenic Road which connects Utah SR 148 to SR 143, is opened for the summer season.
In consideration of the health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners, visitor services and the opening of facilities, such as restrooms and the Information Center will coincide with the White House guidelines for Opening Up America Again and in coordination