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As Coronavirus Testing Gears Up, Specialized Swabs Running Out
The two top makers of the highly specialized swabs used to test patients for the novel coronavirus are straining to keep up with the demand, even as both the Italian and U.S. governments are working with them to in…
Madison County's first case of COVID-19 confirmed
Today at 5 p.m. Eastern Idaho Public Health will be announcing the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison County. The announcement is not open to the public and will be held at the Madison County Courthouse.
Madison County Sheriff's Office implements new protocol and procedures
To better serve our community needs we are announcing a new set of procedures. We will be temporarily implementing these changes in order to follow the recommendations from the CDC and our local health care profess…
History will remember our reaction to coronavirus, so let's be there for each other
I’ve been talking to many Idahoans about the 2019 novel coronavirus. Everyone has an opinion, and most people are doing their best to stay healthy and prevent others from getting sick.
Rocky Mountain Power will not disconnect customers during emergency response to COVID-19
SALT LAKE CITY — Rocky Mountain Power is temporarily suspending non-payment disconnections for customers to support the state of emergency response to the COVID-19 virus. With many in our communities potentially ne…
Near Trump's Florida Home, Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Gets Off To Rocky Start
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. ? A much-needed drive-thru coronavirus testing site opened here Monday, just a few miles from the Mar-a-Lago Club, home to the country’s most high-profile COVID-19 exposure. A week ago, Presid…
Idaho reports two more cases of COVID-19 for a total of seven in the state
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional two cases of novel coronavirus infection in Idaho. This brings the total to se…
Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore to close for two weeks
POCATELLO — So much has changed over the last few days with the COVID-19 spread. ReStore's staff and board have been discussing what we should do in order to be proactive for those at high risk. The safety of our s…
Chubbuck Police Department releases advisory on COVID-19
CHUBBUCK — Like many of you, the Chubbuck Police Department have also been monitoring the COVID-19 virus and the precautions that have been taken so far throughout our state and the nation. As first responders, pub…
A new plague year
“People walk their dogs in hazmat suits.” — A pen pal from Las Vegas
Zoo Idaho postpones outreach programs, Portneuf Valley Environmental fair cancelled
POCATELLO — As part of the continuing precautionary measures, the city of Pocatello is taking against novel coronavirus, Zoo Idaho is postponing all outreach efforts until further notice and the Science and Environ…
`Re-Wilding' your lawn takes work, especially at first
“Re-wilding” is the trend toward diversifying traditional lawns by putting in native plants that flower and fruit, boosting wildlife populations. It returns mo…
Millennial Money: Be the friend who talks about finances
I know my friends' joys and anxieties and Hogwarts houses. I can even identify their shoes from under a bathroom stall. (“Is that you, Lindsay?”) They know my family members and preferred pizza toppings.
In Face Of Coronavirus, Many Hospitals Cancel On-Site Training For Nursing And Med Students
Yet another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic may be the clinical training that’s so essential for America’s future nurses and doctors.
Many Schools Have Closed ? But Not All. What Parents Need To Know About That Tough Call.
In the face of a global pandemic, thousands of K-12 school districts from Los Angeles to New York City and many cities in between announced closures in recent days. Every state is experiencing at least some school …