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Half-million infected worldwide as economic toll rises
The human and economic toll of the lockdowns against the coronavirus mounted Thursday as India struggled to feed the multitudes, Italy shut down most of its industry, and a record-shattering 3.3 million Americans a…
Idaho youth at risk of being undercounted in 2020 census
According to Idaho youth advocates, children and babies in some parts of the state are “at a very high risk” of not being counted in the 2020 census.
Hospitals and breweries team up to make hand sanitizer
When its regular operations winding down at the end of the day, the pharmacy staff for Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital begins work making hand sanitizer.
Idaho reports 3 deaths related to COVID-19
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and two local public health districts are reporting the state’s first deaths related to COVID-19.
Idaho state park campgrounds to close Friday in fight against COVID-19
Idaho State Parks remain open for day use recreation, but camping will end on Friday at 5 p.m., which is in keeping with Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order.
Message from Sheriff Nielsen regarding stay at home order
BANNOCK COUNTY — We as your Sheriff’s Office support Gov. Little’s efforts in trying to slow the spread of this virus. The goal is to preserve public health and raise awareness so citizens self-regulate their day t…
Sweet: Peeps production stops, but Easter is taken care of
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — No more Peeps are being hatched for at least a couple of weeks — but it shouldn't affect Easter baskets.
What Idaho's stay-home order means for residents, businesses
Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday issued a 21-day statewide stay-home order that "requires Idaho residents to stay and work from home as much as possible while ensuring all essential services and businesses remain avai…
Financial resources are available, local retailers hiring due to COVID-19
Layoffs and furloughs are happening across the state due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Cities and utility companies will not shut off utilities due to late payments amidst the coronavirus and financial help is bei…
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Stopping the stress of working from home
Working from home during the coronavirus pandemic – and generally hunkering down amid stay-at-home orders – mixes multiple aspects of life. That can be a recipe for stress.
TV viewership climbing with people stuck at home by virus
NEW YORK (AP) — A fixture on television, actress Julie Bowen of “Modern Family” is doing the same thing as millions of other people during the widespread coron…
Master the quick and painless money check-in
Like cars, relationships and health, personal finance needs maintenance. Routine care now helps you in the future and alerts you to problems.
California Isn't Testing Enough Children For Lead, Prompting Legislation
In some parts of California, a higher percentage of children who were tested had elevated levels of toxic lead in their blood than in Flint, Michigan, during the height of that city’s water crisis.
Shortfall Of Comfort Care Signals Undue Suffering For Coronavirus Patients
[UPDATED on March 27]