Coronavirus Coverage Archives

As BA.2 subvariant of Omicron rises, lab studies point to signs of severity

February 11, 2022 7:49 AM CNN

By Brenda Goodman, CNN The BA.2 virus — a subvariant of the Omicron coronavirus variant — isn’t just spreading faster than its…

Autopsy report says Bob Saget had Covid-19 and died as a result of blunt head trauma

February 11, 2022 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton, CNN Actor and comedian Bob Saget had Covid-19 but died as a result of “blunt head trauma,” according to the autopsy report…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,368 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

February 10, 2022 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,368 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…

Statewide mask mandates are disappearing, but should you continue to wear one anyway?

February 10, 2022 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, local mask mandates are disappearing as quickly as toilet paper did from grocery stores shelves two years…

Prince Charles tests positive for Covid for second time

February 10, 2022 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin and Max Foster, CNN Prince Charles is in isolation having tested positive for Covid-19, Clarence House has said. The heir to the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,565 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 40 new deaths

February 9, 2022 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,565 new COVID-19 cases and 40 new deaths…

Bill to ban mask mandates passes Idaho legislative committee

February 9, 2022 2:34 PM Associated Press

A bill that would stop any government entity — including local school boards — from issuing a mask mandate passed an Idaho legislative committee…

COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 100,000 in the US, but heavy burden persists

February 9, 2022 2:38 PM CNN Newsource

COVID-19 hospitalizations are dropping quickly in the United States, but a heavy burden persists, and the nation’s health care workers are exhausted…

Don’t postpone mammograms because of swollen lymph nodes after COVID-19 vaccine, study says

February 9, 2022 2:37 PM CNN Newsource

People should not delay getting a mammogram because of a recent COVID-19 vaccination, a new study…

Should parents be worried if their child’s school no longer requires masks? An expert weighs in

February 9, 2022 11:14 AM CNN Newsource

Oregon’s health department and the governors of Connecticut, Delaware and New Jersey have announced when their states will end the school mask…

Canada’s COVID-19 trucker protests go global

February 9, 2022 5:13 AM CNN

A trucker protest that has clogged the streets of the Canadian capital for weeks has spread to cities across the world, and impeded access to the…

Omicron may be on the decline, but this South Dakota hospital is still feeling its peak

February 8, 2022 7:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Gary Tuchman and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Omicron may be declining across much of the United States, but the Monument Health hospital in Rapid City,…

SIPH reports 50% drop in weekly COVID-19 cases

February 8, 2022 6:29 PM News Team

COVID-19 cases seem to be dropping…

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance, CDC director says

February 8, 2022 6:01 PM CNN Newsource

The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is standing by the agency’s mask guidelines, emphasizing Tuesday that now is not the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,313 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

February 8, 2022 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,313 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…

Idaho COVID-19 cases peaked in late January

February 8, 2022 11:02 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…

Olympians pushed to their limits over uncompromising Beijing COVID-19 controls

February 8, 2022 10:31 AM CNN Newsource

Weeks-long isolation, repeat stints in quarantine and sub-par meals — these are conditions that some Olympic athletes snared in Beijing’s stringent…

One unexpected sign of Omicron infection in some children: croup

February 8, 2022 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

Though the Omicron coronavirus variant may have a reputation for causing a much milder form of COVID-19, in January, Dr. Ashley Keilman and other…

CDC’s highest travel risk level is jam-packed with nearly 135 places, including Japan

February 7, 2022 3:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added even more destinations on Monday to its ever-growing…

As states plan to lift school mask mandates, CDC remains vague on updating its guidance

February 8, 2022 6:30 AM CNN

As many states see declines in their daily Covid-19 case numbers and hospitalization rates, some have moved forward with plans to lift a significant…

Long COVID and children: expert panel agrees on definition, study says

February 8, 2022 6:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Solarina Ho Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Scientists and medical experts from around…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,338 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths

February 7, 2022 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,338 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths over the…

COVID-19 cases are one-third of the peak 3 weeks ago. Here’s where the US stands on other metrics

February 7, 2022 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

The Omicron wave of COVID-19 cases has receded significantly in the US over the past few weeks, but more people are dying each day from the…

Costa Rica mandated Covid-19 vaccines for children. But not everyone’s on board

February 6, 2022 1:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Rafael Romo, CNN’s Senior Latin American Affairs Editor It started as a heated discussion between a father and his son’s doctor. But…

CDC to recommend faster COVID-19 boosters for certain immunocompromised people

February 4, 2022 6:24 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for people who are moderately to severely…

COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in the region

February 4, 2022 6:21 PM News Team

More than 100 people are now hospitalized in our region with…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,428 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

February 4, 2022 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,428 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…

CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend FDA-approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for adults

February 4, 2022 2:27 PM CNN Newsource

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-0 Friday to support recommending the two-dose Moderna COVID-19…

Unvaccinated 97% more likely to die of COVID-19

February 4, 2022 12:51 PM News Team

Unvaccinated people are 97% more likely to die of COVID-19 than those who are fully vaccinated and…

D93 moves to yellow phase next week

February 4, 2022 11:01 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 will move to the Moderate Risk phase next week (Feb. 7 – Feb.…

Can you hack your face mask for a better fit? Researchers find out

February 4, 2022 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

During the COVID-19 pandemic, strapping on a face mask to head out for the day has become second nature for many — but not every face mask fits…

CDC to unveil its latest weapon in COVID-19 detection: wastewater

February 4, 2022 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

Three days before Thanksgiving, a planeload of passengers from South Africa touched down in San Francisco. One of them was a woman who was in the…

COVID-19 vaccine for younger children will face an ‘odd’ authorization process

February 3, 2022 4:57 PM CNN Newsource

About 18 million children under the age of 5 in the United States could soon be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine — but first, the child-sized shot…

Bonneville County teen dies of COVID-19

February 3, 2022 4:21 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed the death of a Bonneville County teen from…

US Army to begin discharging soldiers who refuse Covid-19 vaccination

February 3, 2022 8:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN The US Army will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, unless the service member has…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,496 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths

February 3, 2022 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,496 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths…

Fred Meyer provides free non-surgical N95 masks

February 3, 2022 2:54 PM News Team

Fred Meyer provides free non-surgical N95…

11 largest school districts in the country—and how they’re responding to COVID-19

February 2, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

Citing data from Niche on the largest school districts in America, HeyTutor researched each district’s policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,…

It’s not just you — we are all more forgetful during the pandemic, experts say. Here’s how to fix it

February 3, 2022 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

Are dates, details and daily tasks feeling a bit fuzzy these past couple of years? It’s not just you, experts…

How worried should we be about the new ‘stealth’ Omicron? Our expert weighs in

February 3, 2022 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

A new subvariant of Omicron is spreading rapidly in some parts of the…

Drugs effective against omicron variant for outpatients in short supply

February 3, 2022 3:10 PM Rachel Fabbi

As the omicron surge continues to impact Idaho and Wyoming, health care professionals are trying to figure out how to best treat those who are sick,…

What science has learned about COVID-19 immunity amid Delta, Omicron waves

February 3, 2022 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Brooklyn Neustaeter Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves…

New Zealand announces plans to reopen to the world

February 2, 2022 8:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Julia Hollingsworth, CNN New Zealand has announced it will begin reopening to the world, signaling an end to nearly two years of tough border…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,325 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 28 new deaths

February 2, 2022 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,325 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths…

Immunocompromised eligible for COVID-19 booster in Teton County, Wyo.

February 2, 2022 12:06 PM News Team

Teton County Health Department would like to emphasize certain members of the public should receive a COVID-19 booster dose after having gotten an…

Washington state attorney general sues Covid-19 testing company that has more than 275 locations nationwide

February 2, 2022 6:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Watson, CNN Prosecutors are suing an Illinois-based Covid-19 testing company over allegedly storing tests in garbage bags, operating…

It’s peak ski season in Utah but droves of employees are sick. This is the result

February 2, 2022 6:35 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Rhonda Sideris and Heleena Sideris for CNN Business Perspectives Like many other businesses, we’ve been through our fair share of…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,164 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

February 1, 2022 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,164 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…

Oregon falls short of booster shot goal, but new cases drop

February 1, 2022 11:14 AM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials have fallen far short of a goal to get COVID-19 booster shots into the arms of an additional 1…

Idaho statewide testing and positivity rates set new record

February 1, 2022 10:40 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…

What it’s like to fly into Beijing’s Olympic ‘bubble’

January 31, 2022 8:11 PM CNN

By Selina Wang, CNN The Beijing Winter Olympics is being hosted inside a veritable fortress — known informally as the “bubble”…

Omicron may be mild, but it’s still adding to many Americans’ financial stress

February 1, 2022 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

While the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is not upending the nation’s economy like the virus did at the start of the pandemic, it has wreaked…

Ski jumper Marita Kramer ruled out of Olympics with virus

February 1, 2022 6:48 AM Associated Press

Ski jumper Marita Kramer will miss the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for…

Denmark becomes first EU country to lift all Covid-19 restrictions

February 1, 2022 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Scott McLean, Livvy Doherty and Lauren Kent, CNN Denmark has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions within the country, with coronavirus no longer…

Dr. Tom Frieden: Why I’m cautiously optimistic about Covid-19

February 1, 2022 5:13 AM CNN Newsource

Opinion by Dr. Tom Frieden Although it’s possible that deadly new coronavirus variants could emerge, I’m more optimistic today than at…

Pfizer and BioNTech seeking emergency use authorization from FDA for Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5

February 1, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Pfizer and BioNTech are requesting emergency use authorization for their two-dose Covid-19 vaccine for children age 6 months…

Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster

February 1, 2022 3:54 AM Associated Press

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Athletes and team officials are testing positive for COVID-19 at much higher rates than other…

BTS member Jimin hospitalized for appendicitis while positive for Covid-19

January 31, 2022 9:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Gawon Bae and Jessie Yeung, CNN Jimin, a member of South Korean supergroup BTS, tested positive for Covid-19 and underwent surgery for acute…

Idaho National Guard joins Portneuf Medical Center to fight COVID-19

Gov. Little activates National Guard for COVID-19 response

January 31, 2022 11:21 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little activated the Idaho National Guard Monday for the fourth time during the pandemic to alleviate the impacts of COVID-19 in…

Mexico rated ‘very high’ risk for travel by the CDC

January 31, 2022 2:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN After more than six months in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s lower-risk Level 3…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,207 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths

January 31, 2022 5:47 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,207 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths over the…

This map is the key to when US might start easing COVID-19 restrictions

January 31, 2022 10:30 AM CNN Newsource

There is now more optimism that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic may be ending — and as other nations lift certain COVID-19 restrictions, some…

Burnt out and frustrated, COVID-weary Americans try to accept uncertainty as their new normal

January 31, 2022 10:20 AM CNN Newsource

Heading into the new year, 24-year-old Heather McClintock had hoped she and her fiancé could finally move beyond the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic…

US gives full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

January 31, 2022 9:23 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after…

Utah’s COVID surge is hitting the homeless population hard

January 29, 2022 6:00 AM Associated Press

COVID-19 cases have surged in Utah throughout January, and that’s causing a problem for people who are unsheltered and don’t have a place to…

Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 identified in Idaho; public health stresses importance of reducing the spread of COVID-19

January 28, 2022 12:09 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) are announcing the first confirmed infection with the BA.2…

Oregon hospitals near breaking point during COVID-19 surge

January 28, 2022 4:21 PM Associated Press

Health officials say Oregon hospitals are near their COVID-19 breaking point as the state is expected to reach peak hospitalizations in coming weeks.…

60 million households have requested free Covid-19 rapid tests, White House says

January 28, 2022 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez and Kaitlan Collins, CNN The White House said on Friday some 60 million households have requested free Covid-19 rapid tests so far,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,653 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 35 new deaths

January 28, 2022 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,653 new COVID-19 cases and 35 new deaths…

BA.2, the newly detected version of Omicron, is not a cause for alarm, scientists say

January 28, 2022 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

A new spinoff of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is getting attention from scientists as it becomes the dominant cause of COVID-19 infections…

Idaho health district talks about the backlog of positive COVID-19 cases

January 28, 2022 2:52 PM Rachel Fabbi

Health districts in Idaho are dealing with a backlog of more than 42,000 positive Covid cases which still need to be followed up on, according to the…

Eight long-haul symptoms of COVID-19

January 26, 2022 11:41 PM Stacker

People with symptoms of COVID-19 that persist weeks or months after they get infected are known as long-haulers. Cognitive FX put together a list of…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,777 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

January 27, 2022 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,777 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

‘It creates a lot of anxiety’: Ahead of the Winter Olympics, athletes are doing everything to avoid catching COVID-19

January 27, 2022 10:40 AM CNN Newsource

For athletes competing at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, arriving at the Games with a clean bill of health is a crucial part of their…

D93 to close all schools Friday, stays in high-risk phase

January 26, 2022 5:06 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will be closed Friday, January…

Omicron variant identified in Southeast Idaho

January 26, 2022 4:15 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed cases of the Omicron Variant in Bannock and Bingham Counties.…

50,000 N95 masks donated to Hawaii Department of Education

January 27, 2022 6:05 AM CNN Newsource

Hawaii Pacific Health donated 50,000 N95 masks for students, faculty, and support staff with the Hawaii Department of…

How to get your free N-95 masks

January 26, 2022 5:47 PM Linda Larsen

The Biden Administration will make 400 million N-95 masks available to the public as soon as next week, primarily through…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,088 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 26, 2022 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,088 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a conference call this week: Stop turning away…

The pandemic has been great for electric car sales

January 26, 2022 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Anna Cooban, CNN Business Electric vehicles grabbed a much bigger share of the global car market last year as sales more than doubled despite…

Coronavirus liability shield extension bill heads to House

January 25, 2022 4:11 PM Associated Press

egislation is heading to the House to extend a legal shield to Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,518 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

January 25, 2022 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,518 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths…

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 — including ICU…

Johnson & Johnson expects its Covid vaccine sales to surge — but still lag its rivals

January 25, 2022 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest health care products company, reported that sales of its Covid…

Elton John postpones Dallas concerts after testing positive for Covid-19

January 25, 2022 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN Elton John’s concerts at American Airlines Center in Dallas have been postponed after the singer tested positive for…

Officials: Idaho healthcare system under extreme pressure

January 25, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…

‘It is so traumatic’: Husband & wife hospitalized with COVID-19 together, urge vaccination

January 25, 2022 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Fili Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraskas (KETV) — An Omaha native nearly lost both her…

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news release on…

Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers

January 25, 2022 6:13 AM CNN

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The rollout of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some pharmacies already handing…