Vaccine rollout is a much-needed win for UK after bungling its pandemic response
Last May, Steve Bates’ phone rang. The UK was in the midst of its first national lockdown — there was a stay-at-home order, schools and…
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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine sharply reduces symptomatic COVID-19 in the real world, Israeli researchers say
Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine appears to reduce symptomatic coronavirus infections by more than 90% in the real world, Israeli researchers…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases have declined sharply. Experts say these factors will determine how the pandemic unfolds
A grim new forecast confirms what experts have been warning amid declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations: when it comes to the pandemic, the…
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258 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 258 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 77 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 77 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area Saturday.…
Continue Reading 349 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 349 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths on…
Continue Reading Nearly all US kids live in red zones under new CDC school guidance
Nearly 73 million children — about 99% of the US population under the age of 18 — live in such a “high transmission”…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccination is key for people with underlying health conditions, but access varies state to state
When AJ McCulloch received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, she said a wave of emotions overcame her — but the strongest was relief.…
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Flu rates are down
The precautions that we are taking because of the virus may be having a positive effect on influenza…
Continue Reading ISU COVID-19 cases up slightly from last week
The number of new COVID-19 cases on the Idaho State University campus remained relatively low this…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 97 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death in the area
Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…
Continue Reading In new COVID-19 guidance, CDC recommends 5 key strategies to reopen schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released guidelines for reopening schools, including “five key mitigation…
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At least 109 employees at a Colorado ski resort have tested positive for COVID-19
A ski resort in Colorado has had a COVID-19 outbreak, with over 100 active infections among its employees. The Colorado Department of Public Health…
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ISU COVID-19 testing site, hotline closed Monday
The Idaho State University COVID-19 testing site and the COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on February…
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Air travelers to Canada to isolate at hotels starting Feb 22
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says air travelers to Canada will quarantine in a hotel starting on Feb. 22 to await the result of a coronavirus test.…
Continue Reading Vitamin C, zinc don’t lessen COVID-19 symptoms, study finds
Can vitamin C and zinc help you fight off…
Continue Reading Find out which countries are welcoming US tourists back
Once one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, the might of the United States passport has been diminished during the pandemic.…
Continue Reading Vaccines — despite variants — are still good news
As a third vaccine against COVID-19 stands ready to be evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization, I feel the…
Continue Reading Canada’s vaccine rollout stalls, confining seniors to their homes for months to come
Like most Canadian seniors, David and Carol Green have been patient and even good humored about the pandemic waves that have kept them house-bound…
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Wife visits hospital window for 7 months as husband fights to recover from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought loss and pain to family after family. For one Kansas family, it first took Roger Collins away from them. Then it…
Continue Reading What you need to know before making a vaccine appointment at your pharmacy
Shipments of COVID-19 vaccines will be headed to pharmacies this week under a federal program that aims to get more people vaccinated quickly.…
Continue Reading Pharmacies start administering their first 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from federal government
More retail pharmacies around the country will start to administer COVID-19 vaccines by appointment Friday under a new federal program that is…
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Masks, public facilities highlight District 91 Board meeting
After reviewing input from parents and staff, the Idaho Falls District 91 School Board has approved some adjustments to its learning plan. …
Continue Reading 323 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 323 new COVID-19 cases on…
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2 Democratic House staffers test positive for COVID-19
Two Idaho Democratic House staffers tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, including one who had contact with House Minority Leader Ilana…
Continue Reading Trump’s COVID-19 condition was so concerning that doctors considered putting him on a ventilator, source confirms
Former President Donald Trump’s condition after testing positive for COVID-19 became so concerning last October that there was talk of putting…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 97 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading Travel to Mexico during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Mexico, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
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Teton County COVID-19 risk shows marked improvement
Just three weeks ago, Teton County, Wyoming created a new high-risk category to describe the COVID-19 risk to residents and recorded 494 new cases. …
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccines could be available to the general public in April in the United States, Fauci says
The United States could start letting the general public have access to COVID-19 vaccines in April, and the country may be able to inoculate most…
Continue Reading Rheumatoid arthritis drug reduces risk of death for severely ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients, researchers say
Tocilizumab, an intravenous anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis, has been shown to reduce the risk of death for patients…
Continue Reading CDC expected to release new guidelines for reopening schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week is set to release highly anticipated new guidance for getting children physically back to…
Continue Reading New coronavirus variants keep popping up. Here’s what we know about them
A variant suspected of helping fuel a surge of coronavirus in Brazil’s Amazon region shows up in Minnesota. Another that’s been worrying…
Continue Reading With coronavirus variants here, should I still get the vaccine? Dr. Wen weighs in
While vaccinations are ramping up across the United States and many parts of the world, some preliminary studies have suggested the current vaccines…
Continue Reading Fully vaccinated people can skip COVID quarantines, CDC says
People who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus — right now that means with two doses of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna…
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D93 board votes to change mask policy
During Wednesday night’s Bonneville School District 93 Board Meeting, the board voted 3-1 to change the district’s mask policy effective on March…
Continue Reading COVID cases surging in Tanzania despite government denial, says US embassy
COVID-19 case numbers in Tanzania have risen considerably since January, says the United States embassy in the country’s largest city, Dar es…
Continue Reading 458 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 458 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 117 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area Wednesday.…
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Additional mass COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Teton County Wyo. in February
Teton County Health Department has received notice from the Wyoming Department of Health it will be receiving additional doses of the COVID-19…
Continue Reading More Americans say they’re willing to take a COVID-19 vaccine, but supply issues remain
More Americans say they are confident about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, but supplies are limited and new variants are raising concerns across the…
Continue Reading What you need to know about face masks as protection against coronavirus
Let’s face it: Even as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, everyone but small children will still need to wear a face mask for the…
Continue Reading Target is giving workers free rides to get COVID-19 vaccines
Target is offering an incentive beyond cash to encourage its workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine: a free ride. The chain on Wednesday said it will give…
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Cheyenne burger joint defies virus public health orders
The owner of a burger joint in Cheyenne has defied public health orders in Wyoming issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic, arguing he had to…
Continue Reading Double masking can block 92% of infectious particles, CDC says
Double masking can significantly improve protection, new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Researchers found that…
Continue Reading About 1 in 10 Americans have gotten at least their first COVID-19 shot. But supply challenges remain
About one in 10 Americans — nearly 32.9 million people — have so far received at least a first dose of the two-part COVID-19 vaccines,…
Continue Reading Global COVID-19 cases declined 17% worldwide last week, WHO says
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported across the globe has declined for a fourth week in a row, according to data from the World Health…
Continue Reading COVID-19 survivor vowed to never give up: “I made a deal with God”
Mickey Williams’ long battle with COVID-19 and the complications caused by the virus is not over yet, but she can see the light at the end of the…
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PCSD25 to resume 5-day in-person learning for all grades K-12 on March 1
During Tuesday evening’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees took action to resume a 5-day, in-person…
Continue Reading 437 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 437 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…
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Idaho close to seeing more people vaccinated than total COVID-19 cases
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare officials said we’re getting closer to having more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered than the total…
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COVID-19 cases are falling, but are we past the peak?
COVID-19 cases continued to decline over the last four weeks, with the seven-day average down nearly 20% from the week before, meaning we may have…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 133 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 133 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Canada further locks down international borders, announces new testing regime
Canada is further restricting nonessential travel in and out of the country even as the government gradually eases COVID-19 restrictions. After weeks…
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Breast feeding mothers produce COVID-19 antibodies
A University of Idaho study indicates breastfeeding women do not pass along the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) virus in their milk, but do transfer milk-borne…
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22 Utah legislative staffers given early vaccine access
The Utah House has said about two dozen Utah legislative staffers were placed on the priority list to receive COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of other…
Continue Reading Don’t get cocky with these COVID-19 numbers. With new variants, easing restrictions now would be ‘incredibly risky’
COVID-19 numbers are getting better. But letting your guard down could be an open invitation for highly contagious variants to trample the US —…
Continue Reading US considers COVID-19 testing requirement for domestic air travel
The Biden administration is considering a rule that would require negative COVID-19 test results for domestic air travel, according to Transportation…
Continue Reading New guidance might come soon for people who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, Fauci says
As of now, even if you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, the advice from health officials is to keep wearing your mask, keep social distancing…
Continue Reading COVID-19 travel restrictions state by state
With cases of COVID-19 now past the 27 million mark in the United States, some states have updated or expanded their rules and regulations. The…
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Idaho Falls schools clarify face mask policy
Idaho Falls schools will continue to follow face mask policy, for…
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Order of restriction for wearing face coverings lifted in Bonneville County
As of Monday, the order of restriction for the mandatory wearing of face coverings has been rescinded in Bonneville…
Continue Reading D93 students still need to wear masks
Parents of Bonneville School District 93 students are receiving notifications that their children still need to wear…
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Some court workers, not on priority list, still get vaccine
A number of state and federal judges and court staffers are getting some of Idaho’s limited doses of coronavirus vaccine even though they are not on…
Continue Reading 449 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 449 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 vaccine administration transparency data now live
New COVID-19 vaccine administration transparency data Governor LIittle promised Idahoans in his Jan. 28 executive order is now…
Continue Reading US ramping up COVID-19 genome sequencing to track variants, CDC director says
The US has ramped up its genome sequencing efforts in the hunt for coronavirus variants, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 104 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths
Local health officials reported 104 new COVID-19 cases Monday.…
Continue Reading Despite dip in COVID-19 cases, expert says US is in the ‘eye of the hurricane’ as variants spread
While a recent dip in COVID-19 infections may seem encouraging, experts warn now is not the time for Americans to let their guard down. That’s…
Continue Reading Fauci urges vaccinations to stop new virus strains: ‘Viruses cannot mutate if they don’t replicate’
With multiple new coronavirus strains spreading across the country, Americans need to get vaccinated as quickly as possible to stop more mutations…
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Traveling to Disney Parks during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to one of the Disney Parks & Resorts around the world, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect…
Continue Reading 12 lifestyle habits to reduce stress during a pandemic
People have been living in a storm of stress during the ongoing pandemic and political turmoil, which has had a negative impact on our well-being. A…
Continue Reading 240 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 240 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Kroger to pay workers $100 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger has joined a growing list of large US grocery store chains offering incentives for workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The company announced…
Continue Reading 404 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 404 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…
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D91 staff receives 2nd dose of vaccine
Around 600 teachers and staff from District 91 received their second covid-19 vaccination…
Continue Reading ISU COVID-19 cases continue to drop
Coronavirus cases on the Idaho State University campus took another big drop this week with new cases at their lowest number since September of last…
Continue Reading Fake N95 masks have flooded the market. Here’s how to tell the difference
There’s one mask guideline that hasn’t changed throughout the pandemic — you definitely should be wearing one. But what happens…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 108 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 4 new deaths
Local health officials reported 108 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths in the area Friday.…
Continue Reading Mask mandates can work, CDC researchers say
Mask mandates can work, according to research released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday. One new study showed that, in places…
Continue Reading ‘Definitely getting better’: The United States is making vaccine progress on several fronts, and experts are encouraged
The United States has seen progress on several fronts against COVID-19 this week — including the opening of new mass inoculation sites and a…
Continue Reading Employees working from home are putting in longer hours than before the pandemic
Enjoying more free time while working from home? Maybe not. New research conducted during the pandemic shows that home-working employees in the…
Continue Reading CDC director says guidance on reopening schools to be released in the coming week
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release guidance on school reopenings in the coming week, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky…
Continue Reading These ‘vaccine hunters’ are getting their shots ahead of schedule by gaming the system
If she’d waited to get vaccinated until it was her “tier’s” turn, Isabela Medina wouldn’t have gotten the COVID-19…
Continue Reading If you’ve had COVID-19, here’s what you should know about vaccines, variants and more
You might be among the more than 26.6 million people in the United States who have had COVID-19 — and when it comes to coronavirus vaccines,…
Continue Reading It’s still safest to avoid indoor dining, even if more states are allowing it
For the Super Bowl this weekend, or if you are thinking ahead and planning for Valentine’s Day, the health experts say with the pandemic still…
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Pocatello to prepare ordinance that repeals face covering ordinance
At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting, the City Council voted to direct City staff to prepare an ordinance that repeals the City’s face…
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Bill aims to speed up Idaho coronavirus vaccinations
Legislation intended to speed up Idaho coronavirus vaccinations that includes a $5,000 fine for businesses that fail to report they’re hanging onto…
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Orders of restriction lifted in Custer, Jefferson Counties
The Board of Health at Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) determined both Custer and Jefferson Counties had met the criteria (daily COVID-19 case…
Continue Reading 402 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 402 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading US pharmacies could administer up to 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine a month. Here’s how
Shipments of COVID-19 vaccines will be headed to pharmacies next week under a federal program that aims to get more people vaccinated quickly.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 104 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 104 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.…
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Crush the Curve Idaho launches COVID-19 vaccine awareness campaign
Crush the Curve Idaho launched a COVID-19 vaccine awareness campaign focused on providing a central location for vaccine information, education and…
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Some states begin easing restrictions as COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases decrease
There is some encouraging news in the fight against COVID-19 as more vaccines are being distributed and several states announced they will ease…
Continue Reading Florida police are searching for a suspect who stole a car carrying COVID-19 vaccine
Police in Plant City, Florida, are searching for a person they say stole a car containing vials of the COVID-19 vaccine. In a post on Facebook,…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variant on track to become dominant in Florida and California hot spots, testing company says
A more contagious coronavirus variant is on the rise in the United States and could become dominant in hot spots like Florida and Southern California…
Continue Reading The US coronavirus death toll could reach 530,000 this month. That would be one every minute of the pandemic
There could be up to 534,000 COVID-19 deaths by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue Reading Here’s why that second coronavirus shot can be such a doozy
So you finally got your coronavirus vaccine. It took weeks of waiting, maybe a few calls before hitting the jackpot with a drive-through vaccination…
Continue Reading How to prepare for your COVID-19 vaccination — advice from Dr. Wen
As more people around the world get access to the coronavirus vaccines, many questions remain. Will it work? Will there be side effects? Do I need to…
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