Coronavirus Coverage Archives

Pandemic showing negative impact on mental health

August 23, 2020 3:03 PM Chelsea Briar

Providers are expressing an increased rate of people seeking mental health services, including people who have never stepped foot in a therapeutic…

293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 2 new deaths

August 22, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

Memorial dedicated to Idaho lives lost to COVID-19

August 21, 2020 4:38 PM Chelsea Briar

298 small white flags surround the American flag pole in Bruce Mason’s front yard in Driggs.…

239 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths

August 21, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 239 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Idaho restrictions remain; governor touts food banks

August 21, 2020 12:12 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Friday he will keep the state in his fourth and final stage for reopening the economy for at least another two weeks as…

85 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday

August 21, 2020 3:45 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 85 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Teton County surveillance testing for businesses starts August 24

August 21, 2020 3:40 PM News Team

The Teton County Health Department, in partnership with St. John’s Health, will begin COVID-19 surveillance testing for businesses beginning…

‘Fill the Boot’ goes virtual

August 21, 2020 1:38 PM News Team

For 66 years, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has collected critical funds in the community – one dollar at a time – as…

University of Wyoming reports 61 cases of the coronavirus

August 21, 2020 1:15 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming has reported 61 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, officials…

Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas concert canceled due to pandemic

August 21, 2020 11:51 AM Associated Press

The annual Christmas concert by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ choir has been canceled because of lingering concerns about the…

97 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 20, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases on…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

August 20, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health reported another death due to complications from COVID-19 in Bonneville County.…

424 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 7 new deaths

August 20, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 424 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Bannock County Jail confirms 4 inmates test positive for COVID-19

August 20, 2020 11:10 AM Emma Iannacone

In a press conference Thursday, Manu confirmed four inmates tested positive for COVID-19 this…

Online predator threat increases during pandemic

August 20, 2020 3:34 PM Chelsea Briar

Distance learning is meant to keep kids safe from COVID-19 but experts are reminding parents of the dangers lurking on the…

Rural Idaho school district sees influx of city kids

August 20, 2020 1:04 PM Associated Press

A rural Idaho school district is pushing back its start date because of an influx of children from neighboring cities that have enrolled in its…

Idahoans receiving jobless benefits, pandemic grants or bonuses could owe tax

August 20, 2020 12:05 PM News Team

Idahoans who received money from the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic could have an unexpected tax bill when they file their 2020 Idaho income tax…

First COVID-19 death in Fremont County

August 19, 2020 9:15 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health reported the first death due to complications of COVID-19 in Fremont County on…

370 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 9 new deaths

August 19, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 370 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

57 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 19, 2020 4:23 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 57 new cases in the area on…

Utah’s largest county extends mask mandate until year’s end

August 19, 2020 6:32 PM Associated Press

A mask mandate in Utah’s largest county, which includes Salt Lake City, has been extended until the end of the…

UPDATE: Additional 121 Yellowstone employees negative for COVID-19

August 18, 2020 3:38 PM News Team

UPDATE 8/19/2020: All 121 “pending” employee COVID-19 tests taken late last week have returned negative, bringing the park’s total asymptomatic…

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho

August 19, 2020 12:12 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Local library adjusts during pandemic

August 19, 2020 4:51 PM Jilliana Colina

A good story can take us far away from the problems of the pandemic, without ever leaving…

384 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 9 new deaths

August 18, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 384 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

97 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 18, 2020 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases in the area on…

Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday

August 18, 2020 10:57 AM News Team

You can participate in an hour long statewide telephone town hall with Governor Brad Little and Idaho state epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn Tuesday…

Idaho reports 1st case of inflammatory pediatric syndrome

August 18, 2020 10:52 AM Associated Press

An Idaho hospital is reporting the state’s first case of a pediatric inflammatory illness associated with the coronavirus.…

282 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

August 17, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 282 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…

88 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 17, 2020 4:03 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 88 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Report: Utah minorities hit harder by workplace outbreaks

August 17, 2020 12:37 PM Associated Press

Hispanic and non-white people in Utah were disproportionately hit by workplace COVID-19 outbreaks, according to a Centers for Disease Control and…

Weekend Idaho COVID-19 update

August 17, 2020 9:35 AM News Team

Idaho officials reported a total confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported since March to 27,660 and 269 deaths over the weekend.…

542 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday

August 12, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 538 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

Bonneville County has its 5th death from COVID-19

August 14, 2020 5:58 PM Curtis Jackson

Eastern Idaho Public Health says an 80 year old man died due to complications of COVID-19.…

Newsline COVID Special

August 13, 2020 11:05 PM News Team

We asked the Directors for Southeast Idaho Public Health, Maggie Mann, and Eastern Idaho Public Health, Geri Rackhow, to answer questions viewers…

New COVID-19 cases in 5 southeast Idaho counties

August 13, 2020 4:27 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed 35 new cases of COVID-19 in the region Thursday. …

116 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 12, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 116 new COVID-19 cases on…

Inmate population testing positive for COVID-19

August 12, 2020 4:18 PM Chelsea Briar

Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde says an inmate showed symptoms of COVID-19 last week.…

Multiple Bonneville County Jail inmates test positive for COVID-19

August 12, 2020 12:36 PM News Team

The results of testing in that housing unit returned to the sheriff’s office administration late Tuesday and indicated multiple inmates showing…

Idaho State-Civic Symphony to offer free online performances

August 12, 2020 10:14 AM News Team

After months of planning during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho State-Civic Symphony is announcing a free, fully online fall 2020 season…

495 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 7 new deaths

August 11, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 495 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

District 25 modifies plan to start school

August 11, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

At Tuesday’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved PCSD 25 administration’s recommendation to start…

105 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 11, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 105 new COVID-19 cases…

Wyoming reduces number of probable coronavirus cases

August 11, 2020 1:18 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Department of Health reduced the number of probable coronavirus cases in the…

UPDATE: Health board orders mask mandate for Fremont and Jefferson counties

August 10, 2020 9:11 AM News Team

Alarmed by a large increase of COVID-19 cases in several counties over the weekend, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board of Health will hold a…

429 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 2 new deaths

August 10, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 429 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

84 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 10, 2020 3:58 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 84 new COVID-19 cases on…

176 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 81 in Bonneville

August 9, 2020 6:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 176 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

573 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 6 new deaths

August 8, 2020 8:49 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 573 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Fourth COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident

August 8, 2020 8:56 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a Bonneville County male in his 70s due to complications of COVID-19.…

183 inmates test positive for coronavirus at Idaho jail

August 8, 2020 8:52 PM Associated Press

More than 180 inmates at an Idaho county jail have tested positive for the coronavirus.…

523 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths

August 7, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 523 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

114 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 7, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 114 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

EIPH amends Bonneville County face covering and other restrictions order

August 7, 2020 1:34 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Board of Health amended the Order of Restriction for Bonneville County Thursday.…

Several Idaho Falls Zoo events canceled

August 7, 2020 1:03 PM News Team

Several upcoming fundraising events at the Idaho Falls Zoo have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.…

D91 public hearing, board meeting on school reopening plans August 12

August 7, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91’s Board of Trustees has scheduled a public hearing to collect input from parents, patrons and staff on the…

Idaho Falls COVID-19 testing facility moving

August 7, 2020 9:09 AM News Team

Express Lab is moving its active, Idaho Falls COVID-19 testing location next Tuesday.…

692 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 6 new deaths

August 6, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 692 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Local hospital participating in COVID-19 treatment research

August 6, 2020 10:29 AM Adrian Luevano

Idaho Falls Community Hospital (IFCH) is evaluating its COVID-19 patients to see if they might be good candidates for an experimental convalescent…

116 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday

August 6, 2020 4:15 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 116 new COVID-19 cases…

Why Idaho is still in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4

August 6, 2020 5:13 PM Chelsea Briar

Idaho State epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn said Thursday there are new metrics showing how widespread the virus is in…

Third COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident

August 6, 2020 4:29 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 80s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.…

Jefferson School District adopts reopening plan

August 6, 2020 4:26 PM News Team

The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has approved a reopening plan, following a special board meeting this week.…

Blackfoot adopts COVID-19 policies

August 6, 2020 12:19 PM News Team

The City of Blackfoot has adopted new policies designed to protect city employees, their families, city customers, and vendors from the spread of…

Idaho restrictions to remain; governor wants schools open

August 6, 2020 9:00 AM News Team, Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little said Thursday Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the pandemic for at least another two…

Keeping our kids emotionally healthy during pandemic

August 5, 2020 5:41 PM Chelsea Briar

Masks limit facial expressions, which can make it hard for younger children who are less verbal to understand nonverbal social cues.…

30 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

August 5, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of…

473 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 7 new deaths

August 5, 2020 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

559 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 10 new deaths

August 4, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 559 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

30 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

August 4, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of…

Hospital launches nurse consultation program

August 4, 2020 10:43 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) has launched a new “Consult-A-Nurse” program to help meet demand for medical guidance during the…

Governor Little to host town hall Tuesday

August 4, 2020 10:10 AM News Team

Idaho continues to set records for new coronavirus cases, and Idahoans have more questions than ever regarding the current situation.…

IEA: Schools in COVID-19 hotspots should begin with remote learning

August 4, 2020 10:05 AM News Team

Idaho Education Association President Layne McInelly has released a statement calling on all school districts in COVID-19 hotspots to begin the…

331 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 new deaths

August 3, 2020 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 331 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

37 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

August 3, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed cases of…

Pocatello Council to consider mask resolution

August 3, 2020 2:03 PM News Team

A draft resolution, which would require face coverings, will be up for discussion by the Pocatello City Council Thursday. …

Jefferson County Driver’s License Office moves to appointment only

August 3, 2020 12:26 PM News Team

The Jefferson County Driver’s License Office will now only be assisting Jefferson County residents by…

230 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

August 2, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 230 new COVID-19 cases on…

Do some people have protection against the coronavirus?

August 2, 2020 12:12 PM CNN

We’re now more than seven months into the coronavirus pandemic that has upended the lives of most of Earth’s inhabitants. And while it is true that…

393 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 8 new deaths

August 1, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths on…

Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident

August 1, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 90s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.…

8 new COVID-19 cases on the Fort Hall Reservation

August 1, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

To date, the Tribal Office of Emergency Management (TOEM) officially received eight new COVID-19 cases early Friday evening on the Fort Hall…

475 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 12 new deaths

July 31, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 475 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Idaho Falls enters Coronavirus “Red Zone”

July 31, 2020 9:59 AM News Team

Idaho Falls, along with Bonneville and Jefferson Counties found their way into the national “red zone” for coronavirus infections in the past…

104 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 31, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 104 new cases in the area on…

D93 wants to keep classrooms open as long as they can

July 30, 2020 8:04 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 discussed their reopening plan at Hillcrest High School on Wednesday…

567 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 4 new deaths

July 30, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 567 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…

69 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 30, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 69 new cases in the area…

Canada imposes stricter rules for Americans going to Alaska

July 30, 2020 1:41 PM Associated Press

Canada’s border agency is announcing stricter rules for Americans traveling through Canada to Alaska amid the coronavirus pandemic.…

Lawmakers seek special session for liability shield law

July 30, 2020 1:22 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are proposing legislation creating a liability shield for protection against lawsuits during declared emergencies such as the…

Correction Department monitors COVID-19 in regional facilities

July 30, 2020 10:24 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports there are 253 men incarcerated at the St. Anthony Work Camp in St. Anthony. …

District 93 holds a special meeting for reopening plans

July 29, 2020 8:58 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 had a special meeting Wednesday night at Hillcrest High School to discuss their reopening…

457 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 13 new deaths

July 29, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 457 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…

92 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 29, 2020 4:52 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 92 new cases in the area…

COVID-19 fake news: how to spot it and what locals are doing to stop it

July 29, 2020 3:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The spreading of false information was already an issue before the pandemic, but now it’s become a big problem for public…

Teton County Wyo. issues early closure recommendation for restaurants and bars

July 29, 2020 5:50 PM News Team

In an effort to decrease community spread of COVID-19 in Teton County Wyo., the Teton District Health Officer is issuing a recommendation that…

Incarcerated man with COVID-19 dies at hospital

July 29, 2020 5:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports an incarcerated person with COVID-19 has died. …

17 national laboratories collaborate in fight against COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:14 PM Andrew Howe

Idaho National Laboratory researchers are joining efforts with other top scientists around the nation to help combat COVID-19 and prepare against…

COVID-19 cancels Wyoming hunt amid Native American criticism

July 29, 2020 5:39 PM Associated Press

The coronavirus has prompted the cancelation of a charity antelope hunt that has drawn teams of famous, powerful men to central Wyoming for over 75…

Housing Preservation Program provides rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:26 PM Ariel Schroeder

A Housing Preservation Program is providing rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19.…