Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are urging members to wear face masks and get vaccinated against COVID-19. In a message online, the First Presidency says they urge the use of face masks in public meetings whenever social distancing is not possible. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints…… MORE
751 new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday in Idaho
COVID numbers in Idaho have been increasing rapidly for the past few weeks. On Thursday the state of Idaho reported 751 new cases of COVID-19. Health officials reported 2,867 new cases and 16 deaths since Monday. So far, over 704,000 Idahoans are fully vaccinated.… MORE
Idahoans urged to receive COVID-19 vaccine now as students head back to school
Governor Brad Little held a press conference today at Nampa High School to highlight facts about unvaccinated Idahoans getting sick, strain occurring in hospitals, and to urge Idahoans on the fence about receiving the vaccine to get the shot now to protect students’ ability to learn in their classrooms this school year. “Idaho students are headed…… MORE
Wednesday, August 11th: 736 new cases of COVID-19
COVID numbers in Idaho have been increasing for the past few weeks. On Wednesday the state of Idaho reported 736 new cases of COVID-19. Health officials reported 754 confirmed and probable cases on Tuesday and on the day before that, there were 626 new cases. On Wednesday there were ten additional deaths reported – bringing…… MORE
No mask mandate for West Ada School District
The West Ada school district will begin the school year by encouraging staff and students to wear masks. But there will be no mandate for now. West Ada said in an email on Wednesday to parents, they encourage everyone to look at the COVID-19 data and make a decision that is in the best interest…… MORE
Governor Little set to address coronavirus today at 1pm
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will be updating Idahoans on the state of the coronavirus today. The news conference is scheduled to be held at Nampa High School at 1 p.m. and 670 KBOI will air it live. Idaho on Wednesday reported 736 new cases of the virus and ten deaths. There have been 2,236…… MORE
St. Luke’s doctor: ‘Students should wear a mask regardless of vaccination status’
CBS2 reports that as the Delta variant spreads and vaccination rates remain below goals, kids are entering another school year under the cloud of COVID-19. One doctor says the Delta variant tends to be more contagious, so it’s important parents prepare their kids for the upcoming school year. The Delta variant may be more contagious,…… MORE
St Luke’s pausing some surgeries and procedures
Much like we saw in 2020, as Covid-19 cases increase, St Luke’s Health System is pausing some surgeries and procedures. St. Luke’s says due to sustained high patient volumes in its medical centers and significant and increasing COVID-19 activity resulting in hospitalization, they will temporarily pause certain elective surgeries and procedures that require an overnight…… MORE
Idaho State Board of Education delays action on draft policy
When the Idaho State Board of Education meets at the end of August, they will not consider a draft policy defining the terms diversity, educational equity and inclusion at the state’s four-year institutions, as was originally planned. The board says they will instead wait until their meeting in October, to as they want to allow…… MORE
Decision on new CDH board member delayed until Tuesday
Ada County commissioners are delaying their choice on a nominee to be the only doctor on the Central District Health board. They voted Tuesday to table the discussion until Aug. 17. The Idaho Press reports, the public health district’s board has power over the agency’s leadership and budget. It also can issue public health orders.…… MORE
