COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,035 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,035 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths in the last…
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High blood pressure went up even more early in the pandemic, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN People in the US with high blood pressure saw their levels rise during the first eight months of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new…
Continue Reading CDC wants to change ‘antiquated’ rules that hamper agency’s ability to fight Covid, polio and other diseases
By Elizabeth Cohen and Justin Lape, CNN This summer, when the shocking news emerged that there was a case of polio in New York, the US Centers for…
Continue Reading From Apple to Disney, China’s Covid curbs are again hurting business
By Diksha Madhok and CNN’s Beijing bureau It has been almost three years since Covid-19 first hit China, but the country’s relentless…
Continue Reading Workers flee China’s biggest iPhone factory over Covid outbreak
By Diksha Madhok, Michelle Toh and CNN’s Beijing bureau Foxconn, one of Apple’s largest suppliers, is wrestling with major disruption at…
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‘Scrabble variants’ now cause the majority of new COVID-19 infections in the US
The Omicron BA.5 subvariant is no longer the dominant cause of COVID-19 infections in the United States, according to estimates released Friday by…
Continue Reading People of color less likely to receive Paxlovid and other COVID-19 treatments, according to CDC study
People of color — especially Black and Hispanic people — were less likely to receive Paxlovid and other COVID-19 treatments, according to a study…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,041 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,041 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths in the last week.…
Continue Reading Updated COVID-19 vaccines boost protection, but may not beat original formula against BA.4 and BA.5, early studies suggest
The updated COVID-19 booster shots appear to work about as well against the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants as the original boosters they replaced,…
Continue Reading ‘Nation’s Report Card’ shows new evidence of Covid-19’s devastating impact on US children’s education
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Fourth- and eighth-graders fell behind in reading and had the largest ever decline in math, according to a national educational…
Continue Reading Biden to receive updated Covid-19 booster shot Tuesday
By Paul LeBlanc and Sarah Fortinsky, CNN President Joe Biden will receive the updated Covid-19 booster shot Tuesday, White House assistant press…
Continue Reading CDC director tests positive for Covid-19
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Alaa Elassar, CNN Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tested positive for…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccines will be on the 2023 vaccine schedule, but that doesn’t mean they’re required in schools
COVID-19 vaccines will be part of recommended immunization schedules in 2023 for both children and adults, after a unanimous vote by the US Centers…
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Idaho COVID-19 Fraud Task Force launched
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the formation of the District of Idaho’s COVID‑19 Fraud Task Force and highlighted the District of Idaho’s…
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Quick and stealthy ‘Scrabble variants’ are poised to drive a winter COVID-19 surge
A flurry of new COVID-19 variants appears to be gaining traction globally, raising fears of a winter…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 726 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 726 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
Continue Reading Covid’s WFH revolution helped fuel a baby boom
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business Economic factors, not just lockdown-induced forced proximity, played a key role in last year’s “baby…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for use as a first booster shot
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine for use as a first booster dose among adults 18 and older, at…
Continue Reading Oath Keepers trial juror replaced after testing positive for Covid-19
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN The trial of five Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy resumed Tuesday morning after a juror who tested positive…
Continue Reading Long COVID and smell: How to get the treatment you need
It’s been months since your ability to taste and smell disappeared after a COVID-19 infection. You’ve tried to schedule an appointment with a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise in Canada
By Melissa Lopez-Martinez, CTVNews.ca Writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — More…
Continue Reading BA. 275.2: new Omicron subvariant can evade nearly all protective antibodies: study
By Alexandra Mae Jones, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — A new…
Continue Reading Xi Jinping’s speech: yes to zero-Covid, no to market reforms?
By Laura He, CNN Business Even though China’s economy is beset by problems ranging from a real estate crisis to youth unemployment, Xi Jinping…
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FDA authorizes, CDC recommends bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines for younger age groups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccines for younger age…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 354 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 354 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths…
Continue Reading Regina Spektor postpones tour due to ‘bad case’ of Covid-19
By Dan Heching, CNN Regina Spektor has put her national tour on hold after coming down with a “bad case” of Covid-19, the singer…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 721 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 721 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths…
Continue Reading COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid can interact with common heart medications, doctors warn
COVID-19 patients with a history of cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk of developing severe illness and could benefit most from the…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes updated COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as 5
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday gave emergency use authorization to updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as…
Continue Reading What COVID-19 precautions should people take for international travel?
Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it would no longer be maintaining a country-by-country travel advisory of…
Continue Reading US without ‘adequate’ Covid-19 tests this winter due to congressional inaction, White House says
The US does not have an “adequate” number of Covid-19 tests with winter approaching, due to a lack of congressional funding, the White House’s…
Continue Reading Ryan Seacrest has Covid-19 and doesn’t know how he avoided it this long
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Ryan Seacrest is seeking movie and TV show recommendations to watch while recovering from Covid-19. The hardworking TV…
Continue Reading The last Covid holdouts in Asia are throwing open their doors for travel — except for China
By Jessie Yeung, CNN Across Asia, borders are opening and quarantine measures are lifting as even the last few countries clinging to Covid…
Continue Reading China’s holiday spending plunges to seven-year low as zero-Covid batters consumer confidence
By Laura He, CNN Business Holiday spending during China’s Golden Week has plunged to its lowest level in seven years, as broad Covid curbs…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 392 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 392 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Free Flu, COVID-19 vaccines at drive-by clinic Saturday
The Idaho Immunization Coalition in partnership with Idaho State University’s College of Pharmacy will host a drive-thru flu shot and coronavirus…
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Nearly 1 in 4 nurses said they’re likely to leave nursing due to COVID-19—here’s why
Study.com delved into reasons nurses are leaving or looking to leave the occupation.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 481 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 481 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
Continue Reading COVID-19 boosters could prevent about 90,000 US deaths this winter, but only if more people get them, analysis suggests
COVID-19 vaccinations could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars this…
Continue Reading CDC suspends country-specific COVID-19 travel advisories
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer maintain a country-by-country list of travel advisories related to COVID-19, the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 261 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 261 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Ringo Starr postpones shows due to Covid-19
By Megan Thomas, CNN Ringo Starr has postponed several tour dates after being diagnosed with Covid-19. According to a representative, Starr is…
Continue Reading Long COVID: What science has learned about the loss of smell and taste
Imagine waking up one morning after recovering from COVID-19 to find that your coffee smells like unwashed socks, your eggs reek of feces and your…
Continue Reading Trader Joe’s finally brings back free samples
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Freebies are back at the grocery store after a long pandemic hiatus. Trader Joe’s brought back in-store…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 373 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 373 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
Continue Reading The UK economy still hasn’t recovered from the pandemic. Now it’s on the ropes again
By Mark Thompson, CNN Business There was good news and bad in Friday’s revised data about the UK economy. It grew — marginally — in the…
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How AP scores in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic scores
The coronavirus pandemic brought upheaval to the country’s schools — and its standardized tests. EDsmart investigated how Advanced Placement test…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 593 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 593 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…
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FDA authorization for updated COVID-19 boosters could be expanded to younger ages as soon as early October
US Food and Drug Administration authorization for updated COVID-19 boosters could be expanded to younger age groups as soon as early October, a…
Continue Reading Study links COVID-19 vaccination to small, temporary change in menstrual cycle
People who got the COVID-19 vaccine reported slightly longer menstrual cycles, but the change was temporary, according to a new study published…
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Rising COVID-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US
There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall COVID-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not be far…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 314 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 314 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading Canada to remove final Covid-19 travel restrictions
By Paula Newton and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN From October 1, Canada is removing all remaining Covid-19 entry restrictions including testing, quarantine…
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Pfizer seeks to expand omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to expand use of its updated COVID-19 booster shot to children ages 5 to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 506 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 506 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.…
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How COVID-19 changed the way movies are budgeted and made
Giggster delved into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the cost of making movies.…
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COVID-19 changed how we eat out—here are the trends that are here to stay
COVID-19 changed how people eat out, and some of those trends are likely to be permanent. Task Group provides a look at the benefits and drawbacks…
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How federal COVID-19 educational aid was awarded to every state
The federal government awarded $190 billion to schools to help students recover from the effects of the pandemic. HeyTutor broke down what every…
Continue Reading The COVID-19 emergency may end, but there’s no rule to say when the pandemic is over
President Joe Biden lit a firestorm of controversy this week when he said in an interview that “the pandemic is over:” Is it really over? How do we…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 516 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 516 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
Continue Reading FDA releases more doses of Moderna’s updated COVID-19 boosters amid reports of ‘limited’ supply
The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized the release of “numerous batches” of Moderna’s updated COVID-19 booster amid reports of supply…
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ISU partners with IDHW to do wastewater surveillance testing for COVID-19
What you’re flushing down the drain is providing researchers at Idaho State University with the latest on COVID-19 in the Gem…
Continue Reading Is the COVID-19 pandemic really ‘over?’
US President Joe Biden said he believes the COVID-19 pandemic is “over,” even as the country continues to see around 400 deaths a…
Continue Reading New Alzheimer’s diagnoses more common among seniors who have had COVID-19, study finds
A recent study of more than 6 million people 65 and older found that seniors who had COVID-19 had a substantially higher risk of being diagnosed with…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths over the weekend.…
Continue Reading What moves us ‘closer to the unfortunate finish line of getting long COVID’
You may have up to a 50% higher risk of developing long COVID-19 if you suffer from common psychiatric issues such as anxiety or depression, a recent…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 491 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 491 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths Friday.…
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3 home improvement projects with the highest payoff before and after COVID-19
Angi analyzed data from Zonda Media’s Remodeling 2022 Cost vs. Value Report to look for some of the best values in home…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 558 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 558 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths Wednesday.…
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WHO: COVID end ‘in sight,’ deaths at lowest since March 2020
The head of the World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus deaths last week was the lowest reported number in the pandemic since March…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 458 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 458 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.…
Continue Reading What to know about getting updated COVID-19 booster, flu shot at the same time
Fall and winter are around the corner, which means not only is it time to get your flu shot, but US health officials are urging everyone who is…
Continue Reading Zero-Covid at what price? Chinese researchers are treading on sensitive ground
By Laura He, CNN Business Authorities in Shanghai have denied a report by a leading Chinese real estate research firm that claimed more than a third…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 618 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 618 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters available at SIPH
Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be providing the COVID-19 Bivalent Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines.…
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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that the state of emergency sparked by the…
Continue Reading Return to school is driving up COVID-19 cases in kids, but there are more tools to keep them safe this year
COVID-19 cases are on the rise among kids in the United States as another school year gets…
Continue Reading Who should get the updated coronavirus vaccine booster now—and who should wait?
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has this month greenlit the rollout of updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters, following the US Food and…
Continue Reading New Omicron offshoot BA.4.6 evades protection of Evusheld’s antibodies, study finds
The antibodies in Evusheld, the only therapy available to protect people with reduced immune function against COVID-19, may lose their punch against…
Continue Reading Vitamin D won’t protect you from COVID-19 or respiratory infections, studies say
Vitamin D supplements aren’t likely to prevent an infection from COVID-19 or respiratory infections like colds or flu, even if your current levels of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 943 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 943 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Masks now optional on New York City subways and other public transit
If you’re planning to travel to New York City, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…
Continue Reading ‘Our miracle’: Recovered COVID patient returns to thank medical staff for saving his life
By Dillon Thomas Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — A New Mexico man traveled to northern Colorado…
Continue Reading Nearly 1 in 4 young adults in US treated for mental health during pandemic, CDC survey finds
The share of US adults who received treatment for mental health grew throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data published Wednesday by the…
Continue Reading Americans may need yearly shots to protect against COVID-19
Americans ages 12 and up are eligible to get their first updated COVID-19 shots now, and they probably won’t be their…
Continue Reading Australia’s tough flu season could spell trouble for the US this winter, especially with Covid-19 in the mix
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Influenza is always unpredictable. Infectious disease experts like to hedge their forecasts with a caution: When you’ve…
Continue Reading Chinese cities rush to lockdown in show of loyalty to Xi’s ‘zero-Covid’ strategy
By Nectar Gan, Shawn Deng and CNN’s Beijing bureau More than 70 Chinese cities have been placed under full or partial Covid lockdowns since…
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Foreclosures are rising with the end of COVID-era moratoriums. Here’s where they’re happening the most
Stacker examined foreclosure filing activity compiled by ATTOM Data for July 2022, the latest month for which the data was…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 603 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 603 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…
Continue Reading CDC signs off on updated COVID-19 boosters
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, signed off Thursday on the recommendation of the agency’s…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know about the updated COVID-19 boosters
There’s a new kind of COVID-19 shot coming soon to a pharmacy or clinic near…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 861 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 861 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna’s updated COVID-19 boosters
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and…
Continue Reading Jill Biden tests negative for Covid-19 and will return to Washington on Tuesday
By Donald Judd, CNN First lady Jill Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 after a rebound case and will return to the Washington, DC, area on…
Continue Reading The pandemic was bad for Britain’s iconic pubs. This could be worse
By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business First it was the coronavirus pandemic that forced pubs to shut their doors and rely on government support to survive…
Continue Reading CDC adds a new country to its ‘high’ risk category for travel, but Morocco leaves it
Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN The CDC added one new destination on Monday to its “high” risk list for Covid-19. Azerbaijan, which…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 472 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 472 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths over the…
Continue Reading US government to end free at-home COVID-19 test program this week
The federal government is ending its free at-home COVID-19 test program this week, citing a lack of funding and efforts to preserve supply ahead of…
Continue Reading Layoffs. Losses. Plunging share prices. These pandemic winners are now struggling
By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Few companies flourished more amid the pandemic’s economic upheaval than Peloton. With people unable (or…
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10 stats that show how COVID-19 impacted food delivery services
Routific compiled data from company and market reports to tell the story of how COVID-19 spurred growth across the food delivery…
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