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Latest stats show ‘a lot of positive developments’ in LDS Church growth

Converts, children and missionaries fuel post-pandemic surge as the faith’s global membership tops 17.2 million.

By Mark Eddington | April 10, 2024, 4:21 p.m.

Utah’s flu activity is ‘rapidly’ increasing, data shows, as COVID-19 and RSV also continue to rise

Health officials expect the increases to continue throughout the winter.

By Paighten Harkins | December 28, 2023, 6:45 p.m.

Utah has ‘very high’ COVID-19 levels in wastewater, new CDC tool shows

State health officials said Utahns should get vaccinated “now” to protect themselves as cases rise.

By Paighten Harkins | December 1, 2023, 10:24 p.m.

Salt Lake County to receive updated COVID-19 vaccines soon

Local pharmacies in Salt Lake County have already received shipments.

By Jordan Miller | September 26, 2023, 9:40 p.m.

Utah COVID cases increase; health experts urge Utahns to get updated vaccines

RSV immunizations for young children and people over 60 are also recommended.

By Scott D. Pierce | September 15, 2023, 8:51 p.m.

An explosion in Lehi revealed gaps in how Utah regulates hyperbaric oxygen chambers

Fire officials say they did not know a spa was offering chamber sessions — and they don’t know where others might be used by the public outside medical centers.

By Shannon Sollitt | September 5, 2023, 5:09 p.m.

Marina Gomberg: Don’t drop your guard — the viral menace is still with us

It’s hard to stay vigilant after three years, but it’s necessary, our columnist warns.

By Marina Gomberg | September 1, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

How director Amy Redford made a thriller in Park City during COVID

Her second film as a director, ‘What Comes Around,’ opens Friday at Salt Lake City’s Broadway Centre Cinemas.

By Palak Jayswal | August 22, 2023, 5:45 p.m.

As COVID-19 cases increase, Utah health officials aim to prevent ‘tripledemic’ this fall

Officials are planning a more “holistic” approach to combat harmful respiratory viruses, even as coronavirus gets the most attention.

By Paighten Harkins | August 18, 2023, 8:41 p.m.

Utah man charged with peddling fake COVID-19 cure arrested after 3 years on run

Prosecutors say he also falsely claimed to be a medical doctor.

By Scott D. Pierce | August 15, 2023, 6:41 p.m.

SEC fines Utah company over misleading COVID-19 test claims, not disclosing payments to executives’ relatives

Co-Diagnostics saw its stock price soar after it described its coronavirus tests — approved only for research — as accurate and available for use.

By Emily Anderson Stern | July 5, 2023, 11:34 p.m.

Allison Baver verdict: Former Olympic speedskater guilty on all counts related to $10M PPP loan

Baver was convicted of making false statements designed to influence a bank, money laundering and contempt.

By Jordan Miller | Kolbie Peterson | June 30, 2023, 6:19 p.m.

Boosting schools, diversifying outdoor rec and revitalizing Ogden on ‘Behind the Headlines’

Salt Lake Tribune journalists discuss the week’s top stories.

By The Salt Lake Tribune | June 22, 2023, 5:19 p.m.

Utah coronavirus cases, hospitalizations continue to decrease

The Department of Health and Human Services releases updated COVID-19 metrics each week.

By Paighten Harkins | Christopher Cherrington | May 26, 2023, 6:55 p.m.

Utah got $1 billion in pandemic relief to support K-12 kids. Here’s where the money’s going.

Utah is tracking outcomes for some statewide programs that aim to help students catch up.

By Carmen Nesbitt | May 15, 2023, 8:21 p.m.

Utah man charged for making and selling thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards

Fake cards were mostly sold in New York City, officials say.

By Melanie Porter | Fox 13 News | April 20, 2023, 9:53 p.m.

Natalie Brown: Why Latter-day Saint services should always make room for Zoom

It would help plenty of “active” members who simply can’t attend in person.

By Natalie Brown | Special to The Tribune | March 12, 2023, 2:06 p.m.

Why thousands of low-income Utahns may have even less income in March

That extra pandemic aid for food stamps and rent is about to disappear.

By Tony Semerad | February 4, 2023, 5:24 p.m.

Utah plastic surgeon gave kids saline shots instead of COVID vaccine in fraud scheme, prosecutors say

The surgeon, two of his employees and a neighbor were indicted in connection with the scheme.

By Jordan Miller | January 20, 2023, 8:34 p.m.

Should the military still require the coronavirus vaccine? These Utah Republicans think not.

A repeal of the DOD’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate was included in a recent version of the annual defense spending bill.

By Emily Anderson Stern | December 7, 2022, 8:50 p.m.

Did faith fall off a cliff during COVID? New study says no.

Religious life in America was disrupted by the pandemic. But did it really lead to a loss of faith as well as a decline in churchgoing?

By Bob Smietana | Religion News Service | November 15, 2022, 1:00 p.m.