Coronavirus Coverage Archives

Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted

March 16, 2020 12:07 PM News Team

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus…

Marshall Public Library to close to public

March 16, 2020 11:42 AM News Team

The Marshall Public Library will be closing to the public as a precaution for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) until further…

How COVID-19 is impacting LDS Church missionary service

March 16, 2020 10:47 AM News Team

Church leaders are implementing some temporary adjustments to missionary…

Bannock County declares emergency to prepare for COVID-19

March 17, 2020 3:00 PM Emma Iannacone

In an effort to prepare for a surge of COVID-19 cases, Bannock County commissioners declared an emergency on…

School districts struggle with decisions amid outbreak

March 15, 2020 10:55 PM News Team

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of…

Nel’s Bi-Lo Market offers hours for people 65 and older

March 16, 2020 10:25 AM Emma Iannacone

To combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable people, a local grocery store is offering special…

Idaho Falls School District 91 now closes Tuesday

March 15, 2020 6:00 PM News Team

UPDATE 3/16/20: Idaho Falls School District 91 will close schools effective Tuesday, March 17, through at least the end of Spring Break.…

Idaho Gov: It’s up to individual school districts to close school

March 15, 2020 2:52 PM Curtis Jackson

Update: School District Idaho’s Governor said it will be up to the individual school districts to decide if they will cancel school as a precaution…

Portneuf Medical Center adopts no-visitation policy

March 15, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center will institute a no-visitation policy beginning…

Idaho’s coronavirus cases reach 5, schools consider closing

March 15, 2020 2:01 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with state school officials Sunday to consider possible closures as the number of Idaho residents confirmed to have…

Teton County, Wyoming schools close Monday

March 15, 2020 1:15 PM News Team

The Teton County, Wyoming School District #1 will close Monday until at least April 5. …

Grand Targhee/JHMR to end their seasons Sunday

March 15, 2020 1:29 PM News Team

Grand Targhee Resort will close for the season at the end of business Sunday, March…

President Trump declares Sunday as a National Day of Prayer during coronavirus outbreak

March 14, 2020 11:21 PM Todd Kunz

President Trump declares Sunday, March 15, 2020 as a National Day of Prayer during COVID-19 outbreak and sends Twitter…

IEA calls for immediate closure of all schools

March 15, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is calling on the state to close all schools for at least three weeks, including spring break. …

5 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho as of Saturday

March 14, 2020 2:38 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional three cases…

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Eastern Idaho

March 14, 2020 8:56 PM Todd Kunz

The first positive case of COVID-19 found in Eastern…

Jackson enacts emergency COVID-19 ordinance

March 14, 2020 8:52 PM News Team

The Jackson Town Council has approved an emergency ordinance limiting the size of community…

Update: Wyoming reports third Coronavirus case

March 14, 2020 3:52 AM News Team

The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the state’s second known case of COVID-19. …

Blaine County Schools to close Monday

March 14, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

All Blaine County schools will be closed Monday after a case of COVID-19 was…

Wyoming COVID-19 patient sparks new concerns

March 14, 2020 3:39 PM News Team

Research into a previously identified case of coronavirus in Wyoming Friday has sparked significant new concerns.…

Idaho Guard deployment to Germany is canceled

March 14, 2020 4:06 AM News Team

Idaho’s participation in an international defense exercise in Germany has been canceled as a precautionary measure in the wake of the COVID-19…

Jackson council slates town meeting Saturday

March 14, 2020 3:56 AM News Team

The Jackson Town Council has scheduled a special town meeting Saturday morning to discuss potential health…

Healthy lifestyle is your best defense against COVID-19

March 13, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

There is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19; however, there are things you can do now to help protect yourself.…

North Bannock firefighters offer to shop for the elderly

March 13, 2020 8:39 PM News Team

The North Bannock Fire Department announced Friday that firefighters are offering to shop for those who don’t want to leave their homes. …

Idaho Falls implements changes for public health

March 13, 2020 8:36 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls is implementing several changes in city operations and events to manage the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the Idaho Falls…

How COVID-19 impacts The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

March 13, 2020 8:32 PM News Team

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has canceled several concerts and made changes to its public broadcasts and…

ISU cancels/postpones events, spring break extended

March 13, 2020 8:08 PM News Team

Idaho State University has announced the cancelation or postponement of a number of upcoming large-scale events planned over the next four weeks.…

First case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Idaho

March 13, 2020 9:35 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little has scheduled a press conference on the coronavirus Friday morning at 10…

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort closes aerial tram, implements social distancing measures

March 13, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

ackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is monitoring the situation closely and working with the Teton County Health Department by following the…

Utah closing public schools to prevent spread of coronavirus

March 13, 2020 4:44 PM Associated Press

Utah will close most public school functions starting starting Monday to reduce the risk of spreading the new coronavirus.…

Lillian Vallely School starts spring break one week early

March 13, 2020 4:43 PM News Team

Lillian Vallely School has made the decision to extend spring break to two weeks. It will be March 16-27.…

Wyoming governor declares coronavirus state of emergency

March 13, 2020 3:53 PM Associated Press

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon declared an emergency Friday to devote health officials and National Guard troops to a potential a surge in cases of the new…

SIPH COVID-19 Call Center now active

March 13, 2020 12:57 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is making it easier for you to get your questions…

Temporary adjustments made to LDS temple worship around the world

March 13, 2020 12:12 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the following changes effective March 16, 2020 for all temples…

D93 COVD-19 precautions update

March 12, 2020 5:44 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 released the following letter regarding the…

D25 preparations for COVID-19

March 13, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 sent the following letter to parents and guardians from Dr. Douglas Howell, Superintendent…

Firefighters offer to shop for the elderly

March 13, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

North Bannock Firefighters are offering to go shopping for the elderly so they can distance themselves from large crowds.…

Jackson cancels Hill Climb, 2 other events

March 12, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

Calling them a “clear and present danger” to the community, the Town of Jackson and Teton County have decided to revoke the permits for three…

Gyms working to combat potential spread of COVID-19

March 12, 2020 8:12 PM News Team

Recently, gyms have been identified as potentially risky areas due to the potential of both direct and indirect transmission of the virus.…

What school districts are doing to prevent and prepare for the coronavirus

March 12, 2020 5:11 PM Jilliana Colina

The big debate centered on how to know when to cancel school for the district or move classes to an online…

All LDS Church gatherings temporarily suspended worldwide

March 12, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced beginning immediately, all…

Coronavirus risk still “low” in Idaho

March 12, 2020 11:10 AM News Team

Of 93 samples of coronavirus sent to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, none have yet proven…

Rocky Mountain Power will not disconnect customers during emergency response to COVID-19

March 12, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power is temporarily suspending non-payment disconnections for customers to support the state of emergency response to the COVID-19…

BYU-Idaho moves academic courses online

March 12, 2020 5:00 PM News Team

Consistent with the CES guidelines issued Wednesday, Brigham Young University Idaho has canceled all campus face-to-face classes beginning March 13…

Idaho lawmakers eye fast exit if coronavirus hits Statehouse

March 12, 2020 5:12 PM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little and leaders in the Idaho House and Senate said Thursday they’ve made contingency plans for a hasty end to the legislative session…

Coronavirus concerns cause run on groceries, empty shelves

March 15, 2020 7:33 PM Emma Iannacone

During crisis mode, some of us feel the need to stock up on the essentials. So much so, stores across the country are being cleaned…

Jackson Hole Rendezvous Spring Festival canceled

March 12, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will be canceling the Rendezvous Spring Festival for March 26-28, 2020 per the directive from Town and County officials…

Utah limits gatherings to 100 people as coronavirus spreads

March 12, 2020 3:08 PM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says gatherings should be limited to 100 people for at least the next two weeks in an effort to prevent the spread of the…

Mass gatherings banned in Oregon under governor’s order

March 12, 2020 1:00 PM Associated Press

All gatherings of more than 250 people are banned statewide in Oregon for four weeks to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus under an order…

Idaho House OKs money to fight coronavirus outbreak

March 12, 2020 12:19 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers moved at lightning speed Thursday to bolster the state’s ability to fight the new…

Utah State University moves academic courses online

March 12, 2020 12:17 PM News Team

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to our campus communities, Utah State University will move academic courses online on Wednesday, March…

D91 postpones events due to coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 decided Thursday morning to postpone several large group gatherings planned for the next two weeks due to coronavirus…

Ski Club travelers self-quarantine after Italian trip

March 12, 2020 10:16 AM News Team

A group from the Idaho Falls Ski Club returned from a Club trip to Cortina d’Amepezzo in the Italian Dolomite Mountains last…

Big Sky Conference cancels rest of mens basketball tournament

March 12, 2020 11:04 AM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference is canceling the remainder of the mens basketball tournament due to concern over the coronavirus.…

Wyoming: Ample coronavirus-testing capacity after 1st case

March 12, 2020 10:51 AM Associated Press

Wyoming health officials expect to have ample capacity to keep testing for the new coronavirus after a woman from northwestern Sheridan County became…

Idaho Falls Symphony indefinitely postpones upcoming concerts

March 12, 2020 10:54 AM News Team

usic Director Thomas Heuser along with the Idaho Falls Symphony Board of Directors and Executive Director Alekzandria Peugh has decided to postpone…

Wyoming’s first COVID-19 case reported

March 12, 2020 10:34 AM News Team

Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…

Another Jazz star tests positive for coronavirus

March 12, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

The Utah Jazz has a second player testing positive for the…

Who can get tested for COVID-19 and where

March 11, 2020 5:11 PM Emma Iannacone

The state lab has enough materials to test between 800 and 1,000 people, and will be requesting more material from the CDC…

TEDxRexburg2020-Wonderland postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

March 11, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

After careful consideration, the TEDxRexburg Team has decided to postpone TEDxRexburg2020-Wonderland until early fall.…

Portneuf Medical Center postpones upcoming public events and meetings

March 11, 2020 3:45 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center is postponing upcoming public events and meetings.…

Idaho State University’s preparation for potential COVID-19 outbreak

March 11, 2020 3:33 PM News Team

Idaho State University is preparing for the coronavirus by implementing a travel ban to all affected…

Idaho receives $4.5 million to support the COVID-19 response

March 11, 2020 1:31 PM News Team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding millions of dollars to state and local partners to support the COVID-19 response.…

Idaho Senate OKs money to fight coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 12:44 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers moved quickly Wednesday to bolster the state’s ability to test for the new…

Popular Idaho music festival canceled amid virus concerns

March 11, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

A popular Boise, Idaho, music festival has been postponed until September amid growing concerns about the coronavirus…

How is COVID-19 expected to impact tourism in Idaho?

March 10, 2020 5:00 PM Jilliana Colina

With COVID-19 cases continuing to grow around the world, the Idaho Travel Council is coming up ways to combat its impact.…

Coronavirus patient went to BYU game, risk considered low

March 9, 2020 4:32 PM Associated Press

Utah public health officials are contacting and testing Brigham Young University basketball fans who sat near a coronavirus patient at a game prior…

Coronavirus has spring breakers rethinking vacation plans

March 9, 2020 5:31 PM Ariel Schroeder

Many of us with travel plans for spring break may be rethinking your…

Wyoming Health Department urges COVID-19 precautions

March 9, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

Coronavirus risk is low in Wyoming right now, but the state’s top epidemiologist said that may…

Coronavirus tests become available in eastern Idaho

March 9, 2020 11:53 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health advises that commercial testing for the COVID-19 virus is now available in our…

Idaho insurance carriers to cover COVID-19 cost-sharing

March 6, 2020 4:28 PM News Team

The Idaho Association of Health Plans says its members have agreed to cover cost-sharing for Coronavirus Testing in cooperation with Governor Brad…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes review COVID-19 response

March 6, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are asking community members to take responsibility for their own precautions, as the Tribes work to minimize the risk of…

Legislature approves Governor’s COVID-19 funding request

March 6, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

The Joint Finance Appropriations Committee Friday approved Governor Brad Little’s request for a $2 million emergency…

Bingham Health Care orders patient screening protocol

March 6, 2020 11:01 AM News Team

Bingham Healthcare in Blackfoot is monitoring developments in the COVID-19 health emergency. …

Wyoming Tourism and Jackson officials monitor COVID-19

March 6, 2020 10:48 AM News Team

Jackson and the Wyoming Office of Tourism are taking steps to help assure visitors during the coronavirus…

East Idaho prepares for potential coronavirus spread

March 5, 2020 8:15 PM News Team

Coronavirus cases are on the rise and people around east Idaho are taking steps to prepare.…

Boise State students in isolation due to coronavirus worries

March 5, 2020 5:06 PM Associated Press

Boise State University said Thursday that four students from South Korea participating in a school program are in self-isolation for 14 days in…

Community college hoops tourney suspended by virus concerns

March 5, 2020 4:46 PM Associated Press

The Northwest Athletic Conference community college women’s basketball tournament was suspended Thursday after the host school was shut down because…

EIRMC orders controlled entry to protect staff/patients

March 5, 2020 8:29 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center orders “controlled entry” as a safety…

Bannock County firefighter’s fight to raise money for cancer research

March 4, 2020 5:16 PM News Team

Coronavirus fears are forcing a national cancer research fundraiser to take a step back.…

Idaho Falls Mayor prepares city for coronavirus

March 4, 2020 5:17 PM Ariel Schroeder

We can find even more defenses against the coronavirus beyond our hospitals and pharmacies.…

No coronavirus cases in Idaho, but officials say it’s coming

March 4, 2020 1:01 PM Associated Press

There are no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Idaho but 35 people are being monitored, most of them travelers returning from China, state…

Washing your hands properly is best defense against coronavirus

March 3, 2020 6:18 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Covid-19 coronavirus is expected to hit our community at any…

Gov. Little responds to ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak

March 3, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little is urging Idahoans to remain calm about the coronavirus, but at the same time, letting us know the state is preparing if…

Show will go on for high school tournaments

March 3, 2020 11:24 AM News Team

With a variety of state high school championship tournaments getting underway, the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) says it has made…

Teton County health officials offer coronavirus advice

March 3, 2020 8:32 AM News Team

The Teton County, Wyoming Health Department is working with St. John’s Health, the Wyoming Department of Health and local partners to prepare for…

Schools advised on Coronavirus practices

March 2, 2020 3:19 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is advising school administrators on procedures and practices designed to help control the spread of the…

COVID-19’s impact on Latter-day Saints around the world

February 28, 2020 12:56 PM News Team

Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal…

CDC: “It’s not a question of if but rather a question of when…”

February 27, 2020 11:56 AM News Team

Health officials are preparing for the potential spread of the coronavirus in the United…

Battle to contain coronavirus is starting in the U.S

February 26, 2020 6:15 PM Ariel Schroeder

The battle to contain the coronavirus is only starting in the…

Coronavirus may bring lower summer gas prices

February 24, 2020 6:07 PM Ariel Schroeder

If you’re planning on making a drive, a little more could be coming out of your pocket.…

Boise man who died after China trip tests negative for coronavirus

February 13, 2020 1:10 PM Associated Press

A 71-year-old man who was found dead in his home after returning from a trip to China does not appear to have been infected with the new coronavirus,…