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Over 5,000 Utah Children Potentially Poisoned by Lead

Experts estimate only 3% of Utah children are tested for lead, so actual number may be higher

10/22/18

Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Downtown SLC Restaurant

Customers who visited the New Yorker between July 25 and August 15 may have been exposed.

09/10/18

Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Downtown SLC Restaurant

Customers who visited the New Yorker between July 25 and August 15 may have been exposed.

09/10/18

Algae-related Toxin Detected in Jordan River

A low level of anatoxin-a means people and pets should stay out of the water itself, but recreational activities like boating should not present a threat to health.

08/28/18

Algae-related Toxin Detected in Jordan River

A low level of anatoxin-a means people and pets should stay out of the water itself, but recreational activities like boating should not present a threat to health.

08/28/18

Salt Lake County Reports First WNV Death of the Year

Threat of West Nile virus grows as more mosquitoes in the county test positive

08/22/18

Salt Lake County Reports First WNV Death of the Year

Threat of West Nile virus grows as more mosquitoes in the county test positive

08/22/18

SLCoHD Announces Most Prevalent Infectious Diseases of 2017

Sexually transmitted diseases continue to top the list; officials encourage STD testing

08/02/18

SLCoHD Announces Most Prevalent Infectious Diseases of 2017

Sexually transmitted diseases continue to top the list; officials encourage STD testing

08/02/18

Week of Activities and Giant Food Sculptures Encourage Food Bank Donations

Foodstruction sculptures on display at seven area libraries from July 28 through August 4.

07/26/18

Week of Activities and Giant Food Sculptures Encourage Food Bank Donations

Foodstruction sculptures on display at seven area libraries from July 28 through August 4.

07/26/18

SLCoHD Announces Restaurants Approved to Allow Dogs on Patios

Twelve Salt Lake County restaurants have received a “dog patio” variance for this season

05/16/18

SLCoHD Announces Restaurants Approved to Allow Dogs on Patios

Twelve Salt Lake County restaurants have received a “dog patio” variance for this season

05/16/18

Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Murray Edible Arrangements

Customers who ate items from this location between March 21 and April 13 may have been exposed.

04/18/18

Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Murray Edible Arrangements

Customers who ate items from this location between March 21 and April 13 may have been exposed.

04/18/18

Health Department Accepting Nominations for “Air Quality Ally” Award

Individuals, businesses, and schools eligible to be recognized for their efforts or advocacy on behalf of improved air quality in Salt Lake County

04/04/18

Health Department Accepting Nominations for “Air Quality Ally” Award

Individuals, businesses, and schools eligible to be recognized for their efforts or advocacy on behalf of improved air quality in Salt Lake County

04/04/18

Salt Lake County Reports First Deaths Due to Hepatitis A Outbreak

Health officials encourage vaccination and frequent, thorough hand washing to prevent infection

04/03/18

Salt Lake County Reports First Deaths Due to Hepatitis A Outbreak

Health officials encourage vaccination and frequent, thorough hand washing to prevent infection

04/03/18

Salt Lake County Board of Health Temporarily Amends Health Regulation

Amendment requires hepatitis A vaccination for food handlers in certain circumstances

02/01/18