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Politics, personal preference divide Latter-day Saints over wearing masks at church

March 09, 2021 12:00 AM
See also: Some senior Latter-day Saints anxious to get COVID-19 vaccine, others hesitant
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Some senior Latter-day Saints anxious to get COVID-19 vaccine, others hesitant

March 09, 2021 12:00 AM
See also: Politics, personal preference divide Latter-day Saints over wearing masks at church
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Polio vs. Covid vaccine

March 05, 2021 12:00 AM
A woman who participated in the polio vaccine trials discusses her experience with the polio and the coronavirus vaccines. Newsline reporter Rachel Smith sat down with Susan Dixon, who participated in the polio vaccine trials when she was just 9 years old.
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COVID-19 vaccines available for Utahns with certain medical conditions

March 04, 2021 12:00 AM
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for Utahns ages 16 and up who have certain underlying conditions.
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Pandemic puppies

March 04, 2021 12:00 AM
Many Utah citizens are falling more in love with pets after lots of home-alone time during the pandemic.
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Utah minority groups hesitant to take COVID-19 vaccine

March 02, 2021 12:00 AM
Members of Utah's minority groups are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, despite efforts to improve education and accessibility.
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Potential minimum wage increases could 'kill' Utah small businesses

March 01, 2021 12:00 AM
K's Japanese Kitchen owner Phil Stevenson said a minimum wage increase would kill his business.
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Utah grocers hesitant to speak on vaccination plans

February 24, 2021 12:00 AM
Most grocery stores in Utah are not talking about whether they are prioritizing COVID-19 vaccination for their workers.
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Utah county food banks have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

February 24, 2021 12:00 AM
Provo Community Action Services and Food Bank has seen an increase of first-time users during the COVID-19 pandemic by 4% during 2021. However, the Utah County community has answered the call to serve those in need.
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BYU student teachers adapt and thrive in pandemic-era classrooms

February 23, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU elementary education senior Rachel Halversen did not know what to expect going into Winter Semester. After almost a year of doing classes online, students like Halversen have gotten used to the online format of remote learning, but this final semester was different — her student teaching semester.
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COVID-19 vaccine experience

February 12, 2021 12:00 AM
Newsline reporter Rachel Smith sat down with three people who got the COVID-19 vaccine to take a closer look at what it's really like.
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COVID-19 vaccine appointments

February 10, 2021 12:00 AM
Adults 70 and older can now walk in and get a COVID-19 shot in Utah. They have to contact their local health department to schedule an appointment for the vaccination.
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Utah cosmetologists fight against hair styling deregulation bill

February 06, 2021 12:00 AM
The Utah Legislature is considering a bill that would deregulate hair styling services that previously required a license to perform.
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BYU students deal with stunted social lives due to housing COVID-19 rules

February 03, 2021 12:00 AM
COVID-19 has changed the lives of BYU students in many ways, but one of the most noticeable is the social life in BYU-approved housing.
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2020 in review: The 'rona, protests, tragedy and some good news

December 31, 2020 12:00 AM
2020 will certainly go down in history as an eventful year, and Daily Universe reporters have covered it all. On top of the pandemic, The Daily Universe wrote about protests about race and the Honor Code and kept track of BYU's reactions to all these things. In addition to that important coverage, they also found moments of good news amid 2020's craziness.
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2020 Census turnout was high in Utah County

December 24, 2020 12:00 AM
The 2020 Census was a success in Utah County despite a pandemic and social unrest during key months of response gathering.
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Holiday charities, service projects proceed despite pandemic

December 18, 2020 12:00 AM
The holiday season is often the time of the year when people feel most selfless. Charities and churches all over the world ask for donations to help the less fortunate, and people excitedly participate in service projects.
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Traveling for Christmas discouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic

December 17, 2020 12:00 AM
See also: Will holiday travel affect students returning to school in January?
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