Utah Valley University will require on-campus students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 beginning in 2022, the university announced on Monday Aug. 30. They will join other universities: University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University. They are still developing plans. “The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) recently provided the state’s public universities […]
Fall semester started Aug. 23 with the majority of students back on campus. As per new mask legislation for universities state-wide, masks are not required on campus but Utah Valley University is asking unvaccinated students to wear their mask in the classroom. This is due to the high transmissibility of the delta variant. “Masks are […]
Co-authored by Ysabel Berger and Kate Hickman With the COVID-19 vaccine now available to all adults in Utah, various UVU student concerns and opinions were collected from an anonymous survey about the vaccine. These opinions and concerns, listed below, are anonymous and address scientific studies. The vaccine was rushed “I will be getting the covid-19 […]
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a large portion of the state’s transition into the Moderate level on the COVID-19 transmission index in early March. While much speculation has followed this announcement, according to officials, here are the facts: masks are still required, health and safety guidelines are still a priority and the global pandemic is still […]
Ahead of Utah’s April 1st vaccination availability for all adult residents, Utah County residents older than 16 can now schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. The vaccination will be available by appointment at these locations: – Provo Vaccine Clinic (former Provo High School)– Spanish Fork Vaccine – Clinic- Utah County Emergency Management (old Shopko building)– American […]
Despite a significant drop in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, on Utah has renewed the state-wide mask mandate first issued in November of 2020. Although masks must still be worn, there is a reason to be optimistic for the future; while the state renewed the mask mandate this week, they also issued the necessary requirements […]
The State of Utah is partnering with Orem-based startup, Nomi Health, to aid in vaccination distribution throughout the state. In an effort to increase the rate of vaccinations in the state, Utah has signed a contract with Nomi Health to further the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination. Nomi Health, a healthcare company started in Orem, […]
Despite the economic uncertainty that Utah has faced throughout the year due to COVID-19, one city has been able to weather the storm rather gracefully. Rather than have to shut down and close various stores, Orem has seen multiple new businesses relocate to the city. These businesses have popped up everywhere, including the addition of […]
The Utah System of Higher Education has officially released its plan for the widespread COVID-19 testing of college students during spring semester. In a document released on Dec. 22 the USHE laid out plans for different types of testing, each for a different circumstance. As students return to campus on Jan. 11, they are asked […]
With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations in full-swing, the decision on immunization has become ever-pressing. With all of the complex protocols and science behind the vaccine, it may be difficult to discern certain details and make the most effective decision possible. Below, you will find some of these complexities explained, as well as the first […]