What the US can expect next from the COVID-19 surge, according to an expert
The Omicron variant has sent cases of COVID-19 surging once again, and many businesses, workplaces and schools have reintroduced restrictions to curb…
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CDC updates COVID-19 prevention guidance for K-12 schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools on Thursday, aligning the…
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‘Mild’ COVID-19 doesn’t always feel that way
Many people are hearing from their doctors that they have a “mild” COVID-19 infection amid a surge of the highly contagious Omicron variant of the…
Continue Reading CDC director turns to media consultant as Covid-19 messaging frustrations mount
By Kaitlan Collins, Jeremy Diamond and Kevin Liptak, CNN Dr. Rochelle Walensky assumed her new role as the director of the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading James Corden cancels shows after testing positive for Covid-19
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Covid-19 has hit late-night TV once again. “The Late Late Show” host James Corden announced on Thursday that has…
Continue Reading Up to 1 million rapid Covid-19 tests expired in Florida last month, state official says
By Steve Contorno, CNN Amid a winter surge of coronavirus cases that sparked a nationwide scramble for tests last month, as many as 1 million unused…
Continue Reading If you caught COVID-19 over the holidays, here’s what you need to know
If you caught COVID-19 over the holidays — and with the highly contagious Omicron variant in circulation, record numbers of people did — you may be…
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Gobert tests positive for virus again, enters NBA protocols
The first time that Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA didn’t even have health and safety…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,765 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 31 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,765 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths…
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COVID-19 and kids: How public health is working to avoid an outbreak
New guidelines coming down from the CDC Wednesday to try and fight the spread of the new highly contagious Omicron variant in…
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SIPH urges everyone 12 years and older to get a COVID-19 booster
The CDC strengthened its booster recommendations this week by encouraging everyone 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 booster shot at least five…
Continue Reading An ‘awful’ month of COVID-19 lies ahead, doctor says, but preventative measures will still be key
While the highly transmissible Omicron variant continues to drive up COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations — and the numbers are likely to get worse…
Continue Reading What’s safe for kids to do, with Omicron spreading quickly? An expert weighs in
Schools are shutting down and children’s hospitals are filling up with young patients sick from the latest, most highly transmissible coronavirus…
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WHO: Record weekly jump in COVID-19 cases but fewer deaths
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says a record 9.5 million COVID-19 cases were tallied over the last…
Continue Reading John Mayer out of festival after testing positive for Covid-19
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Guitarist and singer John Mayer will not be appearing at the “Playing in the Sand” festival with the band…
Continue Reading More European countries order mandatory vaccination to battle Omicron wave
By Livia Borghese, Joseph Ataman and Lianne Kolirin, CNN Anyone over 50 living in Italy must be vaccinated against Covid-19, under strict new rules…
Continue Reading CDC recommends Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as 12
he US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its recommendations for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine booster on Wednesday to include…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,441 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,441 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…
Continue Reading Couple dies within moments of each other from COVID-19, holding hands
By Grace Finerman Click here for updates on this story SALEM, New Hampshire (WMUR) — William and Carol Stewart of Salem…
Continue Reading More military medical personnel are assisting hospitals with COVID-19 treatment as staff shortages mount
As the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations now surpass those during the Delta variant surge over the summer and fall, more states are enacting…
Continue Reading Can we really ‘ride out’ the Omicron wave?
The United Kingdom is experiencing the fastest growth in the number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic…
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Omicron variant fuels record number of infections in Croatia
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Officials in Croatia say that omicron variant of the coronavirus has fueled the highest number of daily new infections in…
Continue Reading COVID-19 rapid test prices are going up
At-home COVID-19 rapid test kits were already in short supply at stores. Now, a popular version is getting more…
Continue Reading CDC warns off tourists from popular Caribbean island getaway
By Forrest Brown, CNN In its first update of travel advisories for 2022, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added just one new…
Continue Reading COVID-19 surge threatens to overwhelm some primary care offices
Doctor’s offices and urgent care centers are bracing for impact as they again face high patient demand and more staffers out sick from the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,722 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,722 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths…
Continue Reading Children’s hospitals across the US are reporting pandemic-high hospitalizations as doctors say vaccinations for kids are critical
With tens of millions of unvaccinated Americans at higher risk for severe disease from COVID-19 infections, doctors and health care facilities…
Continue Reading Update to CDC’s COVID-19 isolation guidance is imminent, source says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to update its guidance on the recommended isolation period imminently, according to a…
Continue Reading ‘We can’t vaccinate the planet every six months,’ says Oxford vaccine scientist
A leading expert who helped create the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine said Tuesday that giving everyone in the world booster shots multiple…
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Montana State weekend women’s hoops games postponed, COVID
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — The Montana State women’s home basketball games slated for Thursday against Idaho and Sunday against Montana have been…
Continue Reading Covid outbreak hits Mediterranean cruise ship MSC Grandiosa
Francesca Street and Livia Borghese, CNN One of the largest cruise ships operating in the Mediterranean has become the latest to be hit by a Covid…
Continue Reading Jimmy Fallon says he tested positive for Covid-19
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Jimmy Fallon is opening up about his experience with Covid-19. The ‘Tonight Show’ host wrote on Instagram that he…
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Pediatrician answers your questions on Pfizer COVID-19 booster for ages 12-15
The US Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorization for booster doses of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,420 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,420 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths over the holiday…
Continue Reading More than 100,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in US for first time in nearly four months
More than 103,000 people are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, the first time the total has reached six figures in nearly four months, according…
Continue Reading A COVID-19 survivor came out of a coma after 65 days. Now she supports vaccinations
After spending two months in a coma due to COVID-19 earlier this year, a California woman is urging people to get…
Continue Reading Whoopi Goldberg tests positive for Covid-19
By Marianne Garvey Whoopi Goldberg has tested positive for Covid-19, “The View” co-host Joy Behar announced on Monday’s episode of…
Continue Reading Do you have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference
Do you have a sore throat, a runny nose and muscle aches? It could be a common cold, a case of the flu — or…
Continue Reading Overwhelmed hospitals. Staffing shortages. Businesses closing. Here’s how the Omicron wave is ravaging local communities
Over the weekend, at least five metro Atlanta school districts announced they would shift to remote learning for the first week of the new year as…
Continue Reading Can weight loss help protect against COVID-19?
In the holiday season, when the average American can easily pack on a few pounds, experts say there is another reason to pay attention to your…
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FDA expands booster eligibility to adolescents and shortens time needed after primary series
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters to children ages 12 to…
Continue Reading ‘Mild’ Covid-19 doesn’t always feel that way
By Jen Christensen, CNN Many people are hearing from their doctors that they have a “mild” Covid-19 infection amid a surge of the highly…
Continue Reading Further clarification ‘coming very soon’ to CDC Covid-19 isolation guidelines
By Ben Tinker and Rachel Janfaza, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci said he anticipates “further clarification” on the US Centers for Disease Control…
Continue Reading ‘No worries,’ ‘you’re on mute’ and ‘circle back’ should be banished, annual list says
By Leah Asmelash, CNN “No worries,” “at the end of the day,” “you’re on mute,” and the dreaded…
Continue Reading Why this COVID-19 surge is ‘unprecedented in this pandemic’
The US kicked off 2022 with a massive COVID-19 surge that some experts warn will be different than any other time in the…
Continue Reading Holiday flight cancellations soar with Covid-19 disruptions and bad weather
By Gregory Wallace and Matt McFarland, CNN Business Thousands of US flights were canceled over New Year’s weekend as a combination of Covid-19…
Continue Reading The COVID-19 case surge is altering daily life across the US. Things will likely get worse, experts warn
The US is ringing in the new year amid a COVID-19 surge that experts warn is exploding at unprecedented speed and could alter daily life for many…
Continue Reading Daniel Craig, Covid-19 experts and a Spice Girl recognized in UK New Year’s honors list
By Kara Fox, Ryan Prior and Sana Noor Haq, CNN Leading British Covid-19 experts have joined the likes of James Bond, Tony Blair and Emma Raducanu in…
Continue Reading It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let…
Continue Reading What parents should know about sending kids back to school during Omicron
By Holly Yan, CNN Millions of American kids will head back to classrooms in the coming days — just after new pediatric Covid-19…
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CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people not to go on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status, because of…
Continue Reading Studies indicate J&J COVID-19 vaccine booster protects people against severe illness from Omicron variant
Two reports released Thursday show that people who get booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine are well protected against severe disease…
Continue Reading Omicron surge is ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen,’ expert says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An unprecedented spike in Covid-19 cases fueled by the fast-moving Omicron variant is crushing hospitals across the United…
Continue Reading FDA says Covid-19 antigen tests may be less sensitive to Omicron variant, but they’re still an important tool
By Jen Christensen and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that quick antigen tests people take at home may be less…
Continue Reading How long can you spread Omicron?
By Rob Picheta, CNN If you test positive for Covid-19, you’ll be advised to isolate for anywhere from five days to two weeks. It all depends on…
Continue Reading Child hospitalizations are surging in this Chicago hospital. Only one of the young patients was fully vaccinated, doctor says
Inside one children’s hospital in Chicago, COVID-19 cases are roughly three times higher than the hospital’s previous peak in December 2020. In the…
Continue Reading Hugh Jackman announces he has COVID-19
Hugh Jackman went from praising those on Broadway who have stepped up in the face of the pandemic to sharing that he has tested positive for…
Continue Reading The US just hit a record average of daily new COVID-19 cases
The US hit a seven-day average of 265,427 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, blowing past the country’s previous record of about 252,000 daily cases,…
Continue Reading CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when…
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Teton County Health Department “overwhelmed” with surge in COVID-19 cases
The Teton County Health Department says they are “overwhelmed” with new cases of Covid, according to a press release.…
Continue Reading Between Christmas and New Year’s, doctors expect the US Omicron surge to grow
COVID-19 numbers keep soaring as travelers scatter back across the country after Christmas and Americans prepare for another holiday…
Continue Reading Three BTS members test positive for Covid-19
By Gawon Bae and Alaa Elassar, CNN Three members of the K-pop supergroup BTS have tested positive for Covid-19, according to BIGHIT Music statements…
Continue Reading There’s a new drug to prevent Covid-19, but there won’t be nearly enough for Americans who are eligible
By Elizabeth Cohen, Danielle Herman and Justin Lape, CNN For Americans who suffer from weak immune systems, it felt like a miracle occurred on…
Continue Reading Travel to New Zealand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
CNN Staff If you’re planning to travel to New Zealand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the…
Continue Reading CDC shortens isolation time for health care workers with COVID-19
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shortening the isolation time for health care workers who test positive for COVID-19, as it…
Continue Reading What to do when those around you are not wearing masks? An expert weighs in about Christmas travel
With holiday travel returning to pre-pandemic levels, a health expert is offering advice for those planning to visit loved ones for Christmas, given…
Continue Reading Trump touts effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccine
By Veronica Stracqualursi and David Wright, CNN Former President Donald Trump pushed back on a questioner’s skepticism about the effectiveness…
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First case of Omicron variant identified in Eastern Idaho
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed the first case of the OmicronCOVID-19 variant in the health district. Health…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 456 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 456 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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ISU COVID-19 testing site, hotline closed to observe holidays
The Idaho State University COVID-19 Testing Site and the COVID-19 Hotline will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday and will be closed Friday to observe…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 355 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths…
Continue Reading Cities that are canceling their big New Year’s Eve events — and those still going forward
By Forrest Brown, CNN For awhile there, it appeared we might be able to ring in New Year’s Eve in major cities across the planet with something…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes second antiviral pill to treat COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck’s antiviral pill, molnupiravir, to treat COVID-19 “for the treatment of…
Continue Reading How long should you isolate if you’re fully vaccinated but have COVID-19? There is some debate
As the highly transmissible Omicron and Delta coronavirus variants continue to sweep across the United States, health officials warn that more people…
Continue Reading New York governor signs bill criminalizing fake Covid-19 vaccination cards
By Laura Ly, CNN New York’s governor signed legislation Wednesday criminalizing fake Covid-19 vaccination cards, according to a news release…
Continue Reading A dozen Broadway shows have been canceled as cast or crew test positive for Covid-19
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Amid the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a dozen Broadway shows have shuttered their doors this week as cast…
Continue Reading Second case of Omicron reported in Idaho
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data showing the Omicron variant makes up 90-percent of new covid-19 cases in the United…
Continue Reading How safe is it to attend holiday religious services as the Omicron variant spreads? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering whether you should go to in-person religious services during the winter holidays this year, CNN…
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Has Omicron canceled the holidays?
By Rob Picheta, CNN For the second year in a row, a worrying new coronavirus variant has scuppered holiday plans around the world. This year,…
Continue Reading Finding a Covid-19 test is a struggle right now in the US as Omicron and holiday plans collide
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN With coronavirus cases surging once again, frustrated Americans are struggling to get tested days before Christmas as long…
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Idaho is the #4 state where overdose deaths increased the least during COVID-19
Zinnia Health investigated overdose deaths in Idaho during COVID-19 using provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
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What kind of COVID-19 test should you get?
With Christmas in just a few days, many of us are getting ready to travel and see…
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Teton County mask order set to expire Dec. 31
After the expiration of the current mask order at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2021, the Teton District Health Officer will not seek a new mask order…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 423 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 423 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths…
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Delta still dominant COVID strain in WA, but officials worry
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington health officials say at least 400 cases of the new COVID-19 variant had been confirmed in the state, but that omicron…
Continue Reading The tourist attractions you can’t visit in 2022
While many of the world’s most popular tourist destinations are expected to reopen to travelers in 2022, there are still some places that will be…
Continue Reading ‘An event canceled is better than a life canceled,’ WHO chief warns ahead of holiday season
It might be time to rethink your festive plans, the World Health Organization has warned amid a rising number of cases of the coronavirus caused by…
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Omicron will not recognize state lines when it storms the US, expert says
The impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on a largely unboosted US population going into the holiday season will create a “perfect storm” that…
Continue Reading Secret Service accelerates crackdown on COVID-19 scams
In nearly two years of the coronavirus pandemic, the US Secret Service has seized more than $1.2 billion in relief funds obtained by…
Continue Reading Is it time to cancel your holiday plans? An expert weighs in
As Omicron spreads rapidly throughout the United States, the new coronavirus variant has taken over from Delta as the dominant…
Continue Reading Daily COVID-19 case numbers with Omicron ‘could exceed previous peaks,’ CDC warns
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns the Omicron coronavirus variant could drive COVID-19 cases higher than ever before, according…
Continue Reading NYPD sees increase in officers out sick and issues mask mandate as Covid-19 surges in New York
By Pervaiz Shallwani and Mark Morales, CNN The New York Police Department has seen an increase in the number of officers calling out sick, including…
Continue Reading Omicron overtakes delta as Miami’s dominant COVID-19 variant
MIAMI (AP) — Genomic surveillance data shows omicron has overtaken the delta variant in Miami-Dade County as the dominant strain of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Moderna Canada head: Annual COVID-19 booster may be needed
By Tom Yun Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The head of Moderna’s operations in…
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Idaho files emergency motion asking SCOTUS to reinstate stay on OSHA vaccine mandate
Governor Brad Little announced on Monday that Idaho, joined by 26 other states, filed an emergency motion to reinstate the stay in the U.S. Supreme…
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Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, continues to monitor Omicron
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance…
Continue Reading CDC moves 8 places, including the world’s No. 2 destination, to its highest travel risk level
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added eight destinations to its highest-risk category for travel on Monday, including the world’s…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 680 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 680 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Queen Elizabeth II will not travel to Sandringham for Christmas, palace source says
By Rob Picheta, Lauren Kent and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will not travel to Sandringham for Christmas and will…
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Wyoming joins states asking Supreme Court to block OSHA vaccine mandate rule
Wyoming has asked the Supreme Court to halt implementation of the emergency temporary standard issued by the Occupational Safety and Health…
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