Coronavirus Coverage Archives

Drive-up COVID-19 testing available at Portneuf Medical Center

July 29, 2020 10:22 AM News Team

You don’t have to leave your car to get tested for COVID-19 at Portneuf Medical…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 8 new deaths

July 28, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths on…

Idaho groups seek liability shield during virus pandemic

July 28, 2020 3:56 PM Associated Press

Organizations that advocate for schools, counties, county sheriffs and businesses said Tuesday they want lawmakers called back into session to create…

Utah teachers want online only classes at start of school

July 28, 2020 2:39 PM News Team

Utah’s largest teachers union called Tuesday for schools to delay reopening and start the school year with online classes, citing safety concerns for…

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Clark County resident, cases and hospitalizations of COVID-19 increasing throughout region

July 28, 2020 12:54 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming the first case of COVID19 in a Clark County resident.…

Wyoming State Penitentiary coronavirus count reaches 24

July 28, 2020 2:32 PM Associated Press

More inmates and employees at the Wyoming State Penitentiary have tested positive for the…

2 Yellowstone concession employees, 3 visitors test positive with COVID-19

July 28, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

Two Yellowstone concession employees and three separate visitors have recently tested positive for COVID-19 after being in the…

Express Lab, ISU and SIPH moving COVID-19 testing to Holt Arena August 3rd

July 28, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

Express Lab, Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be moving the location of their
COVID-19 testing site from its current…

SIPH confirms fourth COVID-19 related death in Southeast Idaho

July 28, 2020 9:32 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the fourth death associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Local gym takes extra precautions to keep us safe

July 28, 2020 9:52 AM Ariel Schroeder

Local businesses all across East Idaho are doing what they can to protect us from the…

60 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 27, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 60 new COVID-19 cases on…

517 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 6 new deaths

July 27, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 517 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

350 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

July 26, 2020 7:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 350 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

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

July 25, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 563 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on…

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

July 24, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

82 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 24, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 82 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho Fall Airport temporarily cutting budget due to pandemic

July 24, 2020 1:01 PM Chelsea Briar

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the aviation…

Pocatello requires masks at city buildings, facilities; Mayor issues proclamation encouraging you to “Wear a Face Covering”

July 24, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Blad is implementing face-covering measures for City employees and for citizens who enter City facilities and participate in programs…

Additional funds approved for school staff COVID-19 testing, school supplies

July 24, 2020 10:03 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved an additional $40 million Friday to increase and improve COVID-19 testing in…

414 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 3 new deaths

July 23, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 414 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths on…

Governor Little announces Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 1:12 PM News Team

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…

Utah educators rally for more virus protections in schools

July 23, 2020 4:46 PM Associated Press

A group of more than 150 educators rallied outside the Utah Capitol building Thursday to call for stronger protections against the coronavirus for…

More than 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area Thursday

July 23, 2020 4:37 PM News Team

Local health officials reported more than 50 new COVID-19 cases on…

Decrease in immunizations is causing concern

July 23, 2020 12:07 PM Chelsea Briar

There is a concern in the pediatric medical community that some children were not immunized during the…

Hospital staff encourage COVID-19 safety

July 23, 2020 10:45 AM News Team

Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals are encouraging people to take action to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Logan mayor proposes mask mandate amid coronavirus pandemic

July 23, 2020 10:25 AM Associated Press

A mayor in northern Utah has asked for a citywide mask mandate to limit the spread of COVID-19, a request that has drawn mixed reactions from Cache…

Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 10:00 AM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections, and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…

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

July 22, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

Idahoan Foods partners with Idaho Falls to donate 10,000 face coverings

July 22, 2020 11:16 AM Adrian Luevano

Idahoan Foods has joined forces with the City of Idaho Falls to donate and distribute cloth face coverings and packaged potatoes to the local…

Health officials explain Bonneville County mask mandate

July 22, 2020 6:22 PM Chelsea Briar

Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a mask mandate for Bonneville County Tuesday evening, and the City Council met with EIPH on Wednesday to educate…

19 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho, 22 in eastern Idaho

July 22, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 19 new confirmed cases of…

Ultimate Bullriding Battle canceled

July 22, 2020 6:02 PM Karole Honas

The Ultimate Bullriding Battle is canceled this year.…

Eastern Idaho Public Health outlines emergency order

July 22, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health officials met with the Idaho Falls City Council this morning to detail an emergency order approved last…

Testing finds 10 coronavirus cases at Wyoming prison

July 22, 2020 4:01 PM Associated Press

Testing of inmates, staff and healthcare workers at Wyoming’s maximum-security prison has detected at least 10 cases of the coronavirus, corrections…

Utah sees virus surge — but not in county with mask order

July 22, 2020 3:03 PM Associated Press

Utah is among the many U.S. states battling a surge in coronavirus cases, but officials said Wednesday the Salt Lake City area is bucking the trend…

Ammon Days canceled

July 22, 2020 12:56 PM News Team

The 2020 Ammon Days events scheduled for July 31 and August 1 will not take place this year.…

556 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 4 new deaths

July 21, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 556 new COVID-19 cases on…

Mandatory face coverings in public approved by EIPH board

July 21, 2020 4:10 PM Todd Kunz

The Eastern Idaho Public Health Board voted unanimously at a meeting Tuesday night for mandatory face masks in the…

9 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 21, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 9 new confirmed cases of…

Town Hall with Gov. Little Tuesday at 12 p.m.

July 21, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

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

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

July 20, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases on…

42 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 20, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed cases of…

First COVID-19 death confirmed in Jefferson County resident

July 20, 2020 6:07 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Madison Memorial Hospital have confirmed the death of a female in her 80s from Jefferson County due to…

Idaho virus surge hits older adults; hospitalizations rise

July 20, 2020 9:45 AM Associated Press

Health officials say an initial surge of coronavirus infections after young adults ignored social distancing and didn’t wear face coverings when…

Man accused of assaulting woman after positive COVID-19 test

July 20, 2020 4:20 PM Associated Press

Four Utah County Sheriff’s deputies are in isolation after arresting a man who is accused of assaulting a woman after he reportedly tested positive…

New Public Health Order for Teton County, Wyo.

July 20, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

The Teton District Health Officer has issued a new Public Health Order #20-6 for Teton County, WY, including the City of…

Wyoming Legislature may consider relief for tourism sector

July 20, 2020 1:37 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Legislature could consider providing up to $2 million to help the state’s tourism sector cope with the economic impact of the…

University of Wyoming drafts plan for fall COVID-19 closures

July 20, 2020 12:48 PM Associated Press

University of Wyoming officials have released a plan to respond to any surge in the coronavirus on campus after students return in the…

Billings Montana Temple among list of 12 temples to begin reopening Phase 2

July 20, 2020 10:48 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces phased temple reopenings each week.…

571 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 30 new cases in Bonneville

July 19, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 571 new COVID-19 cases on…

550 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday

July 18, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 550 new COVID-19 cases on…

Chubbuck Days Festival canceled

July 17, 2020 6:27 PM Linda Larsen

The recent spike in coronavirus cases in our area is causing Chubbuck to make some tough…

EIPH reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, SIPH 22 new cases

July 17, 2020 6:08 PM News Team

Local health districts are reporting more than 50 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Third death due to COVID-19 confirmed in Southeast Idaho

July 17, 2020 4:49 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the third death associated with COVID-19 in southeast…

EISF adjusts 2020 plans, cancels majority of activities and entertainment

July 17, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair has canceled the majority of activities and entertainment that would have made up this year’s fair.…

Local daycare back at full capacity with extra safety measures

July 17, 2020 5:44 PM Chelsea Briar

With the pandemic shutting down many businesses and forcing parents to stay home, daycare services became…

619 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday

July 17, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 619 new COVID-19 cases on…

Idaho Falls Zoo opens with COVID-19 precautions

July 17, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo is now open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with COVID-19…

Worker virus case speeds up Wyoming prison system testing

July 17, 2020 12:30 PM Associated Press

A contract healthcare worker at Wyoming’s maximum-security prison has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting corrections officials to…

Idaho Falls Symphony to hold online season, no live performances

July 17, 2020 11:59 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Symphony has adopted a list of safety precautions due to the COVID-19…

2 new COVID-19 cases on Fort Hall Reservation

July 17, 2020 10:17 AM News Team

The Tribal Office of Emergency Management (TOEM) officially reports two new COVID-19 positive…

East Idaho Board of Health approves plan; mandates masks in Teton County

July 17, 2020 8:49 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health District Administration and the regional Board of Health have formally adopted a COVID-19 Response Plan. …

688 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 16, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 688 new COVID-19 cases on…

Rexburg City Council votes not to mandate masks

July 16, 2020 7:32 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg City Council voted 4-2 against a mask ordinance. The Council did approve, “United We Stand against COVID…

SIPH releases health plan to prevent further spread of coronavirus

July 16, 2020 3:19 PM Chelsea Briar

The Pocatello City Council met with Southeastern Idaho Public Health to discuss coronavirus mandate implementation Thursday.…

20 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 16, 2020 3:54 PM newsflow

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 20 new confirmed cases of…

Gov. Little meets with President Trump, White House officials

July 16, 2020 3:50 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little spent Thursday at the White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Trump administration…

Gov. allows exception to coronavirus rules to reopen schools

July 16, 2020 2:58 PM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert carved out an exception to virus restrictions Thursday to allow Salt Lake City schools to fully reopen rather than hold…

Idaho county sues state over coronavirus rescue money

July 16, 2020 10:40 AM Associated Press

A lawsuit filed by an Idaho county against Republican Gov. Brad Little and other state officials could upend plans for distributing $1.25 billion in…

Record 727 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new reported deaths

July 15, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in the Gem…

Potential COVID-19 exposure at Jackson dining establishment

July 16, 2020 10:15 AM News Team

The Teton County Health Department is working with Moe’s Original BBQ located at 140 N. Cache Street in Jackson to identify contacts of a patron…

Montana Governor issues mask mandate

July 16, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in…

D-91 Board approves reopening plan

July 15, 2020 9:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls School District 91 Board approved their reopening plan Wednesday night. A draft of the plan can be…

Pocatello teachers association asking for more protection in district’s plan to reopen

July 15, 2020 4:39 PM Emma Iannacone

In this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, school districts are working from scratch to make a safe plan that allows in-person…

Wyoming’s Republican governor repeats support for face masks

July 15, 2020 5:53 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor and top public health officer spoke firmly in support of wearing face masks in public amid accelerating spread of the coronavirus…

12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 15, 2020 4:28 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of…

Walmart, Kroger will start requiring customers in US stores to wear masks

July 15, 2020 4:18 PM CNN

Kroger and Kohl’s announced they would start requiring all customers to wear masks, signaling that more retailers are lining up behind mask-wearing…

D93 asks for reopening plan feeback

July 15, 2020 4:06 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 has been working to develop a plan to bring students back to school this fall.…

Enjoy free movies during “Movies at the Port”

July 15, 2020 4:07 PM News Team

You can enjoy free movies at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre starting July…

Parents weigh time and safety to make back-to-school choices

July 15, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

Many Idaho parents who want their kids to attend school online during the coronavirus pandemic can get computer equipment and even lunches provided…

Mask requirements may not cause loss of customers

July 15, 2020 3:08 PM Chelsea Briar

As coronavirus cases continue to rise, some local businesses continue to offer public…

Rising coronavirus cases spark more action from Eastern Idaho Public Health

July 15, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Board members outlined a proposed program for the region during an online meeting on Tuesday…

SIPH reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, EIPH reports 23 new cases

July 14, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Local health officials say the COVID-19 cases are quickly climbing. Bonneville County was identified Tuesday as a weekly hotspot.…

Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate

July 14, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Idaho healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it’s the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.…

SIPH concerned about Idaho’s rising cases

July 14, 2020 2:22 PM Emma Iannacone

Officials are determining what conditions would cause southeast Idaho to rollback…

Ammon Days to take place with modifications

July 14, 2020 5:55 PM News Team

The City of Ammon is going to hold Ammon Days this year, but things are going to be a little…

316 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, healthcare leaders plead for mask mandate

July 14, 2020 5:22 PM Associated Press

Idaho officials reported 316 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as Idaho healthcare leaders plead for a statewide mask mandate, saying it’s the best way…

10 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Utah

July 14, 2020 4:14 PM Associated Press

Utah tallied 10 more confirmed deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, the latest sign showing the severity of a surge of case that began after…

Wyoming board member sorry for ‘stupid’ coronavirus comments

July 14, 2020 1:04 PM Associated Press

A school board member apologized Monday for his “stupid” comments about people from Wyoming who have died from the coronavirus…

TSD 401 Board reviews draft plan to reopen schools

July 14, 2020 12:51 PM News Team

The Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees reviewed the first draft of a plan created by the district’s administrative team Monday.…

500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday

July 13, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening

July 13, 2020 5:54 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses…

28 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 13, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of…

397 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

July 12, 2020 6:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 397 new COVID-19 cases on…

Record 577 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 11, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in the Gem State.…

Record 500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 10, 2020 5:50 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

Idaho prosecutors question governor’s plan for federal funds

July 10, 2020 5:24 PM Associated Press

Prosecutors from more than half of Idaho’s counties questioned whether Gov. Brad Little’s plan to use $200 million in federal aid for property tax…

12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 10, 2020 2:54 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of…

FCSAR Demolition Derby fundraiser canceled

July 10, 2020 11:56 AM News Team

Fremont County Search and Rescue (FCSAR) has canceled its annual Demolition Derby fundraiser for 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns.…

Eastern Idaho Public Health releases regional COVID-19 plan

July 10, 2020 9:43 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health is looking for public comment on the regional response to the Coronavirus pandemic.…