Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah — As with everything, COVID-19 has thrown a twist in Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities set for Monday. But the Ogden chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People still has a slate of activities to commemorate the late civil rights leader titled, “Where do we go from here?” Notably, a “unity caravan” will be held in place of the march typically held each MLK Jr. Day, with autos making a circuit in the city in a procession.

OGDEN, Utah –  On Thursday, the Utah Department of Health reports a total of 2,089 new coronavirus cases since Wednesday. There are 30 new deaths. UDOH explains “3 of the 30 deaths being reported today occurred prior to December 31, 2020. The Office of the Medical Examiner conducts thorough investigations of all potential COVID-related deaths, these investigations can take several weeks to complete.” A total of 330,469 Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19. The state reported 1,935,579 people tested. This is an increase of 12,793 people tested since yesterday. The state reports 193,777 vaccines administered, up 12,608 from yesterday. The rolling 7-day average for positive…