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Patience during a pandemic: What we can learn from a POW and a Roman slave-turned-philosopher

How to stay patient during a pandemic — and why you should

By Sara Israelsen-Hartley

Faith

Celebrating ‘a new way’: Utah faith leaders find meaningful Easter messages in face of COVID-19

By Trent Toone

Sports

Utah golfer Tony Finau was ‘off and running’ this year until coronavirus shut things down

By Mike Sorensen

Tracking the unseen: How public health workers chase COVID-19 in Salt Lake County

What is contact tracing? Every positive test means monitoring or quarantining that person’s contacts and if they develop symptoms or test positive for the virus, doing the same to their contacts, until transmission stops

By Lois M. Collins April 11

Inside the newsroom: For reporters and photographers, COVID-19 requires war zone decision-making

By Doug Wilks, Editor April 11
Utahns find creative ways to celebrate an unusual Easter

By Kyle Dunphey April 11
Curtis Brown, once BYU’s all-time leading rusher, packing a big father load now

By Dick Harmon, Columnist April 11
Utah reports one more COVID-19 death; 100 Intermountain providers to battle virus in N.Y.

By Ashley Imlay Updated April 11

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The coronavirus outbreak has turned ordinary people into heroes

By Amy Donaldson Apr 11, 2020, 4:32pm MDT

Jay Drew

Looking back: ‘Mangum’s Miracle’ at Memorial Stadium was one for the books but also bittersweet

By Jay Drew Apr 10, 2020, 10:00pm MDT

Sofia Jeremias

How fear of the unknown sows disinformation during a pandemic

By Sofia Jeremias Apr 10, 2020, 10:00pm MDT

Kelsey Dallas

Churches are losing money because of COVID-19. Is the government allowed to help keep them afloat?

By Kelsey Dallas Apr 10, 2020, 10:00pm MDT

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Tracking the unseen: How public health workers chase COVID-19 in Salt Lake County

By Lois M. Collins April 11

Opinion

Inside the newsroom: For reporters and photographers, COVID-19 requires war zone decision-making

By Doug Wilks, Editor April 11

As Trump rails against mail voting, some allies embrace it

By Associated Press April 11

Utahns find creative ways to celebrate an unusual Easter

By Kyle Dunphey April 11

While COVID-19 bars the gates, Tracy Aviary works to keep things aflutter

By Art Raymond April 11

Disney World furloughing 43,000 more workers due to virus

By Associated Press April 11

Utah football gets commitment from California 4-star QB Peter Costelli

By Ryan McDonald April 11

Man dies after crashing Aston Martin on Utah highway

By Kyle Dunphey April 11

High school sports 20 for 20: Emery sprinter Braiden Ivie keeping focused amid COVID-19 frustration in hopes he can still chase state records

By James Edward April 11

Jordan Nathan eager to do ‘whatever it takes’ to help Utah State Aggies succeed in his final season

By Trent Wood April 11

20,000: US death toll overtakes Italy’s as Midwest braces

By Associated Press April 11

Livestock killed in Marriott-Slaterville barn fire that officials say caused $40K in damages

By Kyle Dunphey April 11

The coronavirus outbreak has turned ordinary people into heroes

By Amy Donaldson April 11

Curtis Brown, once BYU’s all-time leading rusher, packing a big father load now

By Dick Harmon, Columnist April 11

New analysis confirms harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at Utah military bases

By Amy Joi O'Donoghue April 11

Utah reports one more COVID-19 death; 100 Intermountain providers to battle virus in N.Y.

By Ashley Imlay April 11

296 Updates

Coronavirus: The very latest from Utah, the U.S. and around the world

By Deseret News Staff April 11

Donny Osmond, Kristin Chenoweth and more to do ‘Disney Family Singalong.’ Here’s how to watch it

By Lottie Elizabeth Johnson April 11

Letter: COVID-19 is helping us realize just how important teachers are

By Readers' Forum April 11

In our opinion: Use Holy Saturday to regroup, reflect and rejuvenate

By the Deseret News Editorial Board April 11

Churches are losing money because of COVID-19. Is the government allowed to help keep them afloat?

By Kelsey Dallas April 10

Utah

Latino workers ‘hit the hardest’ as coronavirus erases many jobs

Hispanic workers are losing jobs and pay faster than the nation as a whole, and Utah, home to an estimated 450,000 Latinos, isn’t immune from the trend.

By Annie Knox and Kim Bojórquez April 10

How fear of the unknown sows disinformation during a pandemic

By Sofia Jeremias April 10

Looking back: ‘Mangum’s Miracle’ at Memorial Stadium was one for the books but also bittersweet

By Jay Drew April 10

US budget deficit totals $743.6 billion over past 6 months

By Associated Press April 10

Costco is granting first responders and health care workers priority access

By Anne Wallace April 10

Analysis: Wrapping up the hypothetical playoff series between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder (+prediction)

By Sarah Todd April 10

World virus deaths pass 100,000, with New York area hit hard

By Associated Press April 10

Coronavirus economic troubles push Utah city to staff cuts

By Katie McKellar April 10

Utah Humane Society dispels rabbit myths, encourages (responsible) adoption

By Sahalie Donaldson April 10

Milgro Nursery gives thousands of flowers to community after COVID-19 cancellations

By Sahalie Donaldson April 10

On ‘Trolls World Tour,’ and the best songs from the worst movies

By Court Mann April 10

Sen. Mike Lee endorses former Utah Gov. Huntsman Jr. in GOP gubernatorial race

By Lisa Riley Roche April 10

COVID-19 declaration begins for travelers entering Utah by land and by air

By Jasen Lee April 10

Take back that high-five! Why pandemic should end these sports traditions

By Doug Robinson, Columnist April 10

Mitt Romney proposes health security council to better prepare U.S. for another infectious disease

By Dennis Romboy April 10

Live feed: Stimulus checks are on their way — for some. When is yours coming?

By Jeff Parrott April 10

4 coronavirus cases confirmed among Utah’s homeless

By Katie McKellar April 10

BYU, Utah agree to 4-year basketball series extension through 2023

By Mike Sorensen and Jeff Call April 10

He was Utah’s first coronavirus victim. His family wants everyone to be diligent, but not afraid

By Mike Sorensen April 10

Utah reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, more than 2,100 confirmed cases

By Ashley Imlay April 10

Sen. Mike Lee says Democrats’ ‘greed’ causes businesses to suffer amid pandemic

By Dennis Romboy April 10

Magna Water District lifts water boil order

By Deseret News April 10

Why so special? Two reasons why so many college coaches are giving Timpview so much attention

By Brandon Gurney April 10

Fauci says social distancing measures are working and U.S. death toll could be closer to 60,000

By Valerie Jones April 10

Learn more about the new Young Men general presidency

By Church News April 10

UVU commencement rescheduled to Aug. 19

By Marjorie Cortez April 10

Utah man assaulted couple for not staying home, police say

By Pat Reavy April 10