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UTAH – With the COVID-19 U.K. variant found in multiple states, including Utah, Dr. Anthony Fauci said wearing two masks may be more effective when it comes to preventing the spread. So far, there has only been one confirmed case of the more infectious mutation found in Utah, but health experts say it’s likely more widespread. “If a new strain comes that is more infectious, we could be seeing more and more and that means we need to double down,” said Russell Vinik, chief medical operations officer for U of U Health. Vinik said it’s reasonable to wear double masks if you’re trying to take…

UTAH – Today in Utah, teens in treatment can be locked in a room for hours, forced to sit in uncomfortable positions, drugged or physically held down as a form of punishment. When this happens, there’s often not a record of it. Utah Sen. Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork, wants to change that. He introduced a bill Monday that would greatly enhance the oversight of these businesses, limit what staffers could do to punish young people, make them document when they do use restraints and provide parents with more information. It has early support from an industry group and some activists.…