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COVID-19

2020 Census turnout was high in Utah County

By Sydnee Gonzalez
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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Sports

Pandemic-friendly holiday events in Utah County

December 07, 2020 12:00 AM
Everyone's 2020 holidays are bound to look different this year with the precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here is a list of socially-distanced, safe activities in Utah County to participate in this season.
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Local

Previously infected Utah County locals weigh in on COVID-19 precautions

By Taylor Nelson
December 04, 2020 12:00 AM
Strict guidelines have been placed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including Utah's statewide mask mandate issued by Governor Herbert on Nov. 8. But what does this mean for those who have already gotten sick?
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Local

Proposed bill would rename Squaw Peak

By Kaela Cleary
November 16, 2020 12:00 AM
Provo's Squaw Peak could have a new name due to a Utah bill that was given a unanimous vote of approval in a committee meeting on Oct. 19.
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Metro

Utah County voters say 'no' to Prop 9

By Kaela Cleary
November 05, 2020 12:00 AM
Utah County's proposition 9 did not pass in the Nov. 3 election, with 59.29% of voters vetoing the measure as of Nov. 4.
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Featured

What's on the ballot in Provo? Amendments, propositions and bonds explained

By Martha Harris
October 23, 2020 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: As the Nov. 3 election draws near, the Daily Universe is exploring different national and local issues impacting voters in a series of stories.
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Featured

Officials say Range Fire started at Orem police gun range

By Josh Carter
October 19, 2020 12:00 AM
The Range Fire in Utah County was caused by target shooting at the Orem Police Department gun range, officials said Monday.
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Local

California and Utah fires still affecting Utah County air quality

By Taylor Nelson
October 07, 2020 12:00 AM
Raging fires from the California coast to southern Utah County have created an atmosphere of dismal, hazy fog hovering in the valley during the last few months.
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State

Provo, Orem moving back to orange COVID-19 phase

By Kenzie Holbrook
September 22, 2020 12:00 AM
The Utah Department of Health announced today that Provo and Orem will move from the yellow (low risk) phase to orange (moderate risk) phase, effective Sept. 23 at 11:59 p.m.
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Campus

BYU, UVU presidents warn of additional COVID restrictions if student behavior doesn't change

By Sydnee Gonzalez
September 22, 2020 12:00 AM
The presidents of BYU and UVU sent a joint letter Tuesday morning warning students against violating coronavirus restrictions.
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Sports

Fall foliage forecast shows Utah County leaves may peak early

September 17, 2020 12:00 AM
Those hoping to catch the peak of the changing fall colors in Utah County this year may have to get out a little bit earlier than usual.
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Campus

BYU community not happy with changes in university's COVID reporting

By Sydnee Gonzalez
September 12, 2020 12:00 AM
Members of the BYU community came out on social media to voice their displeasure following BYU's decision to move from daily to once-a-week reporting of COVID cases.
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Campus

BYU report shows masks effective against COVID-19

By Lisi Merkley
July 20, 2020 12:00 AM
A BYU research team found face masks to be an effective tool at limiting the spread of COVID-19 with only a few uncommon, mild side effects.
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Business

Utah County releases names of businesses where COVID-19 cases spiked

By Karina Andrew
July 02, 2020 12:00 AM
Leer en español: El condado de Utah divulga nombres de empresas donde los casos de COVID-19 aumentaron
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Local

What will BYU, other Utah universities look like for fall?

By Kenzie Holbrook
June 09, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU announced it will not make a decision until July about Fall Semester classes, but other universities around the country have already decided what they will be doing in the fall.
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COVID-19

Provo City facilities reopening as part of new COVID-19 response plan

By Lauren Lethbridge
May 04, 2020 12:00 AM
Mayor Michelle Kaufusi and Provo City released a recovery plan called 'Proceed with Caution' with guidelines that align with Gov. Gary Herbert's moderate risk instructions.
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Food

Local restaurants hope to thrive during pandemic

By Lisi Merkley
April 01, 2020 12:00 AM
Dain Pool owns three Gandolfo's sandwich shops throughout Utah County, and since the coronavirus outbreak, he gets one or two hours of sleep per night due to concerns about how to take care of his businesses.
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Breaking News

Utah County reports first resident with COVID-19

By Nathan Wanlass
March 18, 2020 12:00 AM
The Utah County Health Department announced the county's first resident case of COVID-19. The case is thought to be caused by local transmission within the community.
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