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COVID-19

Coping with germophobia in a pandemic

By Alicia Matsuura
May 13, 2020 12:00 AM
Avoiding germs is a healthy practice — but when does that avoidance become a disorder?
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State

What to expect as Utah's national parks reopen

By Alicia Matsuura
May 07, 2020 12:00 AM
A scenic shot of a vista at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon, one of Utah's five national parks, has already started opening certain areas to the public as part of the state's phased reopening process. (Preston Crawley)
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COVID-19

Essential oil sales trend up during pandemic

By Alicia Matsuura
May 06, 2020 12:00 AM
The essential oil business has grown significantly over the last decade and hasn’t slowed since the onset of COVID-19.
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COVID-19

Is telemedicine the future of healthcare?

By Alicia Matsuura
May 05, 2020 12:00 AM
See also: What to expect from a visit to Intermountain during the pandemic
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Local

BYU and UVU students start volunteer grocery delivery service

By Alicia Matsuura
May 04, 2020 12:00 AM
It was mid-March when BYU student John Lindsay contacted a group of friends with the idea of starting a volunteer grocery delivery service.
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COVID-19

Pet adoptions and foster arrangements impacted by COVID-19

By Alicia Matsuura
April 30, 2020 12:00 AM
People have shown an increased interest in fostering rescue animals since COVID-19 has prompted many to stay at home.
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Business

Understanding the widespread effects of unlimited PTO on companies

By Alicia Matsuura
April 27, 2020 12:00 AM
A new trend among tech and start-up companies is the implementation of flexible and unlimited paid-time-off (PTO) for employees.
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Campus Events

BYU students and faculty find unique ways to celebrate Earth Day during the pandemic

By Alicia Matsuura
April 22, 2020 12:00 AM
Students and faculty from various departments across campus had big plans for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this year, including live dance performances, music played through bike-powered sound systems and a series of speeches. Unfortunately, the global pandemic caused a cancellation of those plans.
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COVID-19

Health confidentiality in a pandemic: Does the public deserve to know?

By Alicia Matsuura
April 17, 2020 12:00 AM
Fear about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has pushed some people concerned for their health and safety to contact the Utah County Health Department, asking for a list of those who have tested positive in their cities and neighborhoods.
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