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Utah Leadership believes they can avoid Spanish Flu
https://www.influenzaarchive.org/cities/city-saltlakecity.html# Articles speaks about the distance that the Spanish Flu appears to be from Utah. Leadership at this moment believes that the Flu will largely miss Utah and that no real risk exists. -
Preparing for the Spanish Flu in Utah
https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=14911471 Article speaks about the steps that Utah is going to take in regards to the Flu. The Flu had been found in "roomers" living areas along the Wasatch Front and the idea of quarantining is mentioned as being discussed. -
Spanish Flu Cases Confirmed in Utah
https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=14906762 The cases confirmed in Utah grew rapidly. From this article you will notice that the Spanish Flu hit people of all ages and killed people of all ages. The article calls for a mobilization of nurses and it throws out the idea of voluntarily skipping funderals. -
Teachers feed Flu Patients
https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=18636747 School teachers volunteer to cook food at schools to bring it to the sick or the quarantined. The article also discusses the major shortage of nurses in Utah and calls on school teachers to fill those gaps and become nurses. -
Church Teaching comes to a Standstill from Flu
https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=6958147 Churches in Ogden officially stop holding services in an effort to stop the spread of the Flu. -
City of Provo Passes Flu Ordinance
https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=14895720 Provo appeared to have a problem with following the guidelines created by the state to stop the spread of the Flu. Due to this a new ordinance was passed making it un-lawful to not follow guidelines and had the option of a $50 fine or up to 30 days in jail. -
Cities Begin Lifting Spanish Flu Bans/Restrictions
https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=14899291 This cites the end of the Flu restrictions in Provo after only one month or so of being in effect. The article cites that no threat currently existed from the Spanish Flu in Provo. -
Flu continues to hit Utah
https://newspapers.lib.utah.edu/details?id=9037017&page=82&q=influenza&year_start=1919&year_end=1921 This article discusses how the Spanish Flu is now hitting central Utah. Over 35 families have been quarantined and prior restrictions are being discussed to go back into affect. -
The Impact of the Spanish Flu on Utah Citizens
https://www.deseret.com/1995/3/28/19166723/flu-epidemic-hit-utah-hard-in-1918-1919 Article discusses the impacts of the Spanish Flu over different demographics of people in Utah. Some areas were hit harder than others or at least more reporting was done on their impact. -
Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert two of first confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Utah
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/3/11/21174378/nba-season-postponed-rudy-gobert-coronavirus-covid19-utah-jazz-oklahoma-city-thunder The United States was rocked at the discovery that Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for Coronavirus. It lead to a complete halt and cancellation of the NBA season with a chain reaction of other cancellations of major events across the country. Donovan Mitchell contracted the Coronavirus through community spread. -
First Community Transmission of Coronavirus in Utah
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/3/14/21179713/utah-reports-first-community-transmission-coronavirus-covid19-bartender-worked-symptomatic-park-city Park City and Summit County was the first epicenter of Coronavirus in Utah. The first handful of cases were all brought in through travel. This event marked the first communal spread in Utah showing that the virus was passing through the population -
Utah COVID-19 Cases Jump to 257
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/3/23/21191120/coronavirus-covid19-utah-cases-257 Utah cases grew rapidly wither due to transmission or an increase in testing. What was several weeks earlier contained to a just a few cases had grown into hundreds. -
Second Confirmed Death from COVID-19 in Utah
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/3/27/21197052/covid19-cases-coronavirus-stay-at-home-order-governor-herbert-uintah-san-juan-county For three weeks the confirmed cases of the virus resulted in no deaths. However by March 26 two deaths had been confirmed as being a result of Coronavirus. -
Economic Concerns of Coronavirus in Utah
https://kutv.com/news/local/utahns-are-more-worried-about-the-impact-the-coronavirus-will-have-on-the-economy-than-pub In addition to the health risks associated to Coronavirus, the economy took a major hit. Businesses and schools were closed to stop the spread creating an economic and social disruption. -
Utah Moves from High to Moderate Risk
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/4/30/21242805/coronavirus-confirms-another-177-cases-of-covid-19-1-additional-death-reopening-pandemic After spending nearly six weeks at the Governor designated "High" risk level the state moved to a "moderate" label. This opened up businesses and public facilities for use under certain guidelines. -
Experts say Herd Immunity needed to Combat Coronavirus
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/5/13/21257451/covid-19-telehealth-consults-to-rural-utah-as-counties-request-fewer-restrictions-quicker-recovery Due to the newness of the Coronavirus much of what experts know changes through time due to new information and data. This article reflects the changing times of structure and techniques to battle Coronavirus. -
Utah has largest spike of Cases to Date
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/5/29/21274684/utah-covid-19-largest-rise-in-cases-pandemic-salt-lake-county As Utah continues to open up with more activities being conducted the rise of cases in Utah continues to increase. Arguments at present time argue over what this means, is it a rise in testing or is more communal spread happening and what steps should be taken due to it.