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Canyon County's 1st COVID-19 case a man in his 60s
CALDWELL — Southwest District Health announced the first positive COVID-19 case in Canyon County on Friday.
Some Hospitals Continue With Elective Surgeries Despite COVID-19 Crisis
In the same week that physicians at the University of California-San Francisco medical center were wiping down and reusing protective equipment like masks and gowns to conserve resources amid a surge of COVID-19 pa…
DOCTOR TO THE HOMELESS: New Pocatello Free Clinic medical director helps to keep homeless shelter coronavirus free
POCATELLO — Doctor Georgia Milan has assumed the mantle of being the personal physician to the city's vulnerable homeless population amid the coronavirus pandemic.
I-84 expansion proceeds through growing COVID-19 cases
NAMPA — Construction on Interstate 84 through Nampa is expected to continue, despite the increase in cases of COVID-19 in Idaho, which reached 31 Friday.
Bingham County man tests positive for COVID-19
Less than an hour after Southeastern Idaho Public Health received word late Friday afternoon that a Bingham County man had tested positive for coronavirus, the agency's director was announcing the news to the media.
First coronavirus case confirmed in Bingham County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bingham County at 5:00 pm this evening at the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Bannock County Office located at 1901 Alvin Rick…
Meridian mayor orders social distancing rules for bars, restaurants, gyms
MERIDIAN — Meridian Mayor Robert Simison enacted on Friday a social distancing order that effectively will force bars, restaurants and other businesses to close for the next 15 days.
How Treasure Valley first responders are adapting what they do in response to COVID-19
The presence of the novel coronavirus in Ada County hasn’t yet drastically changed how emergency response is handled. But Ada County Paramedics Chief Steve Boyenger said first responders are ready to change their a…
Foodbanks feeling the strain of COVID-19, continue to help those in need
As grocery stores are being pressured by mass consumer purchases due to the COVID-19 pandemic, groups that rely on stores and generosity are feeling some strain.
Strong demand prompts Walmart to hire 900 in Idaho
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart announced plans Friday to offer employees cash bonuses and to hire 900 new Idaho associates in response to strong demand related to the coronavirus outbreak.
The current picture of COVID-19 testing in Southeast Idaho
SOUTHEAST IDAHO — The demand for testing by people who have mild symptoms is putting a strain on healthcare systems. Test materials and personal protective equipment are being used at a faster rate than normal beca…
Hoping That Insurance Expansion Will Help Tamp Outbreak, 9 States Reopen Marketplaces
At least nine states are offering their uninsured residents another opportunity to sign up for a health plan this year as they seek new ways to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Home internet jammed up? Try these steps before upgrading
With so much of the U.S. workforce — and their families — now cooped up at home to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's not a huge surprise that ho…
Investing in Idaho's heath care system
As a physician, I care deeply about the health of our communities and providing high-quality care to Idahoans. As the COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus) outbreak shows us, it is imperative that Idaho has a strong…
Welcome to a COVID-19 world
Compared to a lot of people, our household has been hit lightly by the new world of COVID-19.