social distancing
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The state of sociality: A post-lockdown look at friendship and community
A few weekends ago, I was sitting in the backseat of a 2014 Honda CR-V, next to a tall and swaying stack of backordered National Geographic and GQ magazines brought along for collaging. I listened as some half-friends, half-acquaintances debriefed the party they went to the night before.
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BYU life science study examines college COVID-19 compliance
A recent BYU College of Life Sciences study looked at what motivates Utah Valley college students to abide by COVID-19 guidelines.
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YSA wards attempt to reinstate FHE activities
Family home evening activities in YSA wards are starting back up and several students expressed their eagerness to return to ward and family home evening activities.
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Public health professors say social distancing isn't just for campus
Public health professors say they’re optimistic BYU can remain open this fall, but a lot depends on how students practice physical distancing when they're off campus.
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Photostory: Protesting while maintaining social distancing
The pandemic has forced individuals to adapt activities to health guidelines like social distancing — and in some cases, that includes protesting. In support of the Black Lives Matter movement, protestors in Provo have begun speaking out from their cars to maintain social distancing.
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Opening during COVID-19: How some businesses are making it work
Gerardo Munoz knew opening a business during a global pandemic would be stressful. On May 4, Munoz opened Nieves Allende's second location in the Provo Towne Centre.
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What to know about Utah's yellow phase
Most of the state of Utah has transitioned from the moderate risk (orange) phase to the low risk (yellow) phase.
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Pregnant mothers cautious but lonely during COVID-19
BYU senior Hannah Francis has spent the last few months of her pregnancy in quarantine.
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Dating six feet apart: Virtual dates becoming new norm
Provo resident Josh Woodland never would have gone on a date over FaceTime with a girl he had not previously met in person. But, with social distancing and fears of spreading COVID-19, in-person dates became an unlikely option.
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Outbreak at local businesses poses low risk to public, says health department
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases at two separate Utah County businesses poses very little risk to the public, according to Carrie Bennet, a chronic disease prevention program manager for the Utah County Health Department.
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What you should know about Utah's moderate risk orange phase
The BYU campus is making changes as Utah has moved into the moderate-risk (orange) phase.
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Utah state parks reopen
All 44 of Utah's state parks are now open, but health orders in certain counties might restrict people who aren't county residents.
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