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Community spread in Blaine County brings Idaho COVID-19 cases to 23
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced Thursday that with the community spread of the coronavirus in Blaine County, officials are reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19, including two in health care workers.
Spread in Blaine County brings Idaho COVID-19 cases to 23
BOISE — Gov. Brad Little announced Thursday that with the community spread of the coronavirus in Blaine County, officials are reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19, including two in health care workers.
Churches go online during coronavirus pandemic
More and more churches are closing their chapels as they do their part to limit public gatherings and help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Businesses at table in SE Idaho coronavirus command center
Matt Hunter spent much of Thursday working on a homework assignment he received earlier that morning, during a meeting of officials charged with orchestrating the region's coronavirus response.
First Presidency announces venue change for April general conference in response to coronavirus
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 190th Annual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be broadcast from “a small auditorium on Temple Square,” the First Presidency and Q…
Boise Mayor McLean Nixes Dine-In Service for Bars, Restaurants
Following the trend of other cities and states nationwide, the City of Boise has ordered that all bars and restaurants cease dine-in service, offering only delivery and take out.
The virus and what matters most
Some years ago, I wrote a book titled "The Things That Matter Most." It was a critique of the continuing impact the ’60s generation has had on the country.
Sen. Stennett: 'In my community we have doctors who are contaminated now'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Winder has informed the Senate that he tried to meet with the governor, but the governor’s office is very busy with coronavirus concerns right now. “We’re not getting much attention,” W…
First case of COVID-19 in North Idaho has been confirmed
The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health have confirmed the first case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a male over 60 in Kootenai County. The individual has been contacted and advised to self-isol…
Further confirmation that Boise man who died in February did not have COVID-19
BOISE — Officials have received further confirmation the 71-year-old Boise man tested in February for the novel coronavirus after his death did not die of COVID-19, and that parainfluenza was a significant factor i…
Community spread of coronavirus detected in south central Idaho
BLAINE COUNTY — South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no out-of-state travel and no identified contact wit…
1st instance of community spread of coronavirus confirmed in Idaho
BLAINE COUNTY — Idaho now has one confirmed case of community spread of the novel coronavirus, officials announced Thursday.
Fifth Blaine County case termed first community-spread case in Idaho...
Here's the news release from the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare:
Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
BLAINE COUNTY – South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no out-of-state travel and no identified contact wit…
Southeastern Idaho Public Health not recommending food establishment closure
“With this rapidly changing situation, we are not recommending food establishment closure at this time,” said Maggie Mann, Southeastern Idaho Public Health district director. “However, restaurant owners must take s…