Health Archives

Hundreds defy Idaho’s stay-at-home order at Capitol protest

April 17, 2020 4:25 PM Associated Press

More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Friday afternoon in defiance of Gov. Brad Little’s extension of the statewide…

Virus: Idaho school district furloughs 145 employees

April 17, 2020 1:21 PM Associated Press

A school district in Idaho has furloughed more than half of its employees due to the extended coronavirus…

LDS Church releases guidelines for weddings, funerals, ordinances during COVID-19 pandemic

April 17, 2020 1:05 PM News Team

The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new guidelines for church leaders and members on weddings,…

Distributing food to those in need

April 16, 2020 8:18 PM Adrian Luevano

The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…

IACP asking for state’s help to serve those with disabilities

April 16, 2020 6:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Association of Community Providers, a group serving those in Idaho with disabilities, is asking for assistance from the state government.…

Idaho reports 390 recovered COVID-19 cases

April 16, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials report there are 390 recovered cases of COVID-19 in…

Commercial COVID-19 testing-labs could be here sooner than you think

April 16, 2020 3:22 PM News Team

Southeast Idaho has reported 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Thursday afternoon. While that number seems low, the health district says it could be…

State Board of Education approved criteria for schools to resume normal operations

April 16, 2020 2:34 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved minimum criteria for public school districts and charter schools to use in deciding whether to resume…

Key points of Governor Little’s stay‐home order extension

April 16, 2020 11:00 AM News Team

Governor Little’s statewide stay‐home order was updated and extended through April 30 on Wednesday.…

Idaho Falls Fire Department adjusts protocols in response to COVID-19

April 16, 2020 10:46 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Since the beginning of March, the Idaho Falls Fire Department has been working closely with local officials and fire…

Tough times at Tough Guy Lanes

April 15, 2020 7:01 PM News Team

Many businesses are facing hard times due to social distancing protocols, especially ones that rely on customer participation. For example – bowling.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,587

April 15, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

There are at least 1,587 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local…

Wyoming reports second COVID-19 death

April 15, 2020 10:42 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Health says a Laramie County man has died of the Coronavirus disease. …

Governor Little extends stay-at-home order through April 30 with exceptions

April 14, 2020 10:32 AM News Team, Associated Press

Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding the stay-home order on Wednesday at 11 a.m. You can watch that press conference on our…

6 more Idaho COVID-19 deaths reported, 11 new cases

April 14, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

There are at least 1,464 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Tuesday from the local health…

COVID-19 changing real estate practices

April 14, 2020 7:57 PM News Team

Coronavirus-related safety precautions may make real estate traditions, like open houses and agents driving potential buyers from house to house,…

Idaho’s coronavirus protective gear will last about 2 weeks

April 14, 2020 3:38 PM Associated Press

Idaho has enough gowns, face shields, gloves and other medical supplies to last for two weeks in dealing with the coronavirus and that more supplies…

Governor Little addresses statewide progress to fight COVID-19

April 14, 2020 5:54 PM Ariel Schroeder

Billions of dollars in financial relief is coming our way from the federal…

CDC sends research team to Wyoming

April 14, 2020 3:05 PM News Team

Wyoming’s low population density may become a working research project for the Centers for Disease…

Utah becomes latest state to cancel rest of school year

April 14, 2020 2:47 PM Associated Press

Utah is joining more than 20 other states in canceling in-person classes at public schools for the rest of the school year to prevent the spread of…

PCSD 25 extends remote learning for duration of school year

April 14, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees voted to continue remote learning for the duration of the school year in a special…

Jackson looks to post-COVID economic recovery

April 14, 2020 9:15 AM News Team

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has launched an Economic Recovery Task Force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,453

April 13, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

There are at least 1,453 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…

Health providers waive C-19 cost-sharing

April 13, 2020 2:09 PM News Team

Five Idaho health insurance carriers waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and…

Wyoming reports first COVID-19 death

April 13, 2020 12:35 PM News Team

Wyoming has recorded its first COVID-19 related…

Renovations complete at Behavioral Health Center

April 13, 2020 11:08 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has completed a year-long renovation of the Behavioral Health Center. …

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,426

April 12, 2020 5:55 PM News Team

There are at least 1,426 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Sunday from the local health…

Idaho COVID-19 cases near 1,400

April 10, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

There are at least 1,396 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Friday from the local health…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up 11 from Friday

April 11, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

There are at least 1,407 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Saturday from the local health…

Border county concerned about the spread of COVID-19

April 11, 2020 11:33 AM News Team

MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for…

COVID-19 case numbers rise as health officials seek reliable tests

April 11, 2020 7:01 AM News Team

St. John’s Health CEO Dr. Paul Beaupre says he is postponing testing of health care workers and emergency first responders for COVID-19 antibody…

Crushing the Curve in Idaho

April 10, 2020 8:52 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For Crush the Curve Idaho, the first thing to figure out was how to get supplies when the whole country is looking…

ISU instructor helping students get hands-on experience from home

April 10, 2020 7:26 PM News Team

An Idaho State University automotive instructor is working to give his students the hands-on learning experience they need to learn from home.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,353, 3 new cases in Bonneville County

April 9, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

There are at least 1,353 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Thursday from the local health…

Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure

April 9, 2020 7:08 PM News Team

Nobody knows for sure when the next time you’ll be able to walk into a movie theatre is. But, despite the closures, there’s still some action…

District uses donations to purchase personal mobile hotspots

April 9, 2020 4:22 PM Todd Kunz

Bonneville School District #93 purchased mobile hotspots with donations from the Internet Connectivity Fund for students in…

1,232 confirmed Idaho COVID-19 cases

April 8, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

There are at least 1,232 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health…

People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus

April 9, 2020 3:04 PM Emma Iannacone

People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t…

Teton County, Wyoming reports 45 COVID-19 cases

April 9, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming is reporting 45 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community, as of Thursday…

The need for blood is constant

April 8, 2020 8:06 PM Adrian Luevano

Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home…

Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus

April 8, 2020 7:50 PM News Team

Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the…

How to make rent during the pandemic

April 8, 2020 5:03 PM Ariel Schroeder

They say home is where the heart is but that can be a big issue for renters.…

Ketchum to participate in COVID-19 study

April 8, 2020 4:02 PM News Team

A COVID-19 antibody study will focus on Blaine County. …

Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert

April 8, 2020 3:58 PM Emma Iannacone

On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…

Community Food Basket receives tremendous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

April 8, 2020 10:46 AM Ariel Schroeder

Our neighbors in need are about to get a big dose of relief from food…

Tips on how to work better from home

April 8, 2020 1:00 PM News Team

With more and more people working from home, some may find it hard to set up a functional work-space outside the…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,210

April 7, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

There are at least 1,210 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Tuesday from the local health…

Blackfoot School District will move to 4-day week

April 7, 2020 8:12 PM News Team

School districts statewide are deciding what to do with the remainder of the academic year. In Blackfoot, no decision has been made yet, but the…

Many COVID-19 cases have been classified as ‘community transmission’

April 7, 2020 5:42 PM Jilliana Colina

“We too are frustrated with the situation we find ourselves in right now with not having enough testing to be able to offer to everyone that wants…

Participate in Tuesday’s statewide telephone town hall

April 6, 2020 6:12 PM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little, health experts and AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday to provide updated information and answer…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,170, 13 deaths reported

April 6, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

There are at least 1,170 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…

Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Bonneville County

April 6, 2020 5:06 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health reported another positive COVID-19 test result for a male in his 30s in Bonneville County…

Soft closures for all Idaho schools extended

April 3, 2020 12:17 PM News Team, Associated Press

Idaho officials have extended the statewide school closure because of the coronavirus through the end of the academic year, or until social…

How to make an easy cloth face covering

April 6, 2020 4:45 PM Jilliana Colina

Many patients with COVID-19 lack symptoms and even those who eventually do develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before they even show…

COVID-19 case identified in Power County

April 6, 2020 3:10 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Power…

Local health officials provide guidance on wearing cloth masks

April 6, 2020 2:33 PM News Team

The Centers for Disease Control recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to…

Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 1,100

April 5, 2020 6:18 PM News Team

There are at least 1,101 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Sunday from the local health…

Wyoming legislators consider 1st special session since 2004

April 6, 2020 12:14 PM Associated Press

Wyoming lawmakers are considering holding a special legislative session to decide what to do with the federal stimulus money coming to the state, and…

Stay-at-home order legal, Idaho attorney general says

April 6, 2020 9:46 AM Associated Press

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden says Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order to limit the spread of the coronavirus is legal and clearly defined…

How you can stay healthy during COVID-19

April 5, 2020 6:11 PM Ariel Schroeder

All around town going to the gym is no longer an…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,077

April 4, 2020 6:03 PM News Team

There are at least 1,077 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Saturday from the local health…

Idaho Falls Chinese Community working to donate masks to those in need

April 4, 2020 3:45 PM News Team

In Idaho Falls, the Chinese community (IFCC) has been hard at work, looking at ways they can help the community.…

Local distillery starts producing hand sanitizer to combat shortage

April 3, 2020 4:55 PM Jilliana Colina

“There was this tremendous need for hand sanitizer because of the COVID-19 and we are happy to do our part to help out where we…

Lava Hot Springs hotel offering complimentary night for truckers

April 3, 2020 7:56 PM News Team

During these trying times, everyone could use a helping hand. In Lava Hot Springs, a hotel is welcoming all truckers to “come and stay” for a free…

COVID-19 case identified on the Fort Hall Reservation

April 3, 2020 6:17 PM News Team

A positive COVID-19 case has been identified on the Fort Hall…

Idaho COVID-19 cases passes 1,000

April 3, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

There are at least 1,013 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Friday from the local health districts and the…

Another COVID-19 case reported in Bonneville and Teton Counties

April 3, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another case of COVID-19 in Bonneville and Teton…

New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County

April 3, 2020 3:07 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock…

LDS Church General Conference held virtually due to pandemic

April 3, 2020 3:40 PM News Team

The 190th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be unlike any prior conference in the history of the…

Similarities and differences between COVID‐19 and Influenza

April 3, 2020 11:50 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health says COVID‐19 and influenza both cause respiratory illness and the symptoms can be very similar; however,…

App uses AI to identify COVID-19

April 2, 2020 9:22 PM News Team

How would you feel if you could get coronavirus test results on your phone in a matter of seconds? Well, you might be able to soon.…

Tutorial for correctly framing a remote video interview

April 2, 2020 11:15 PM Todd Kunz

A lot of television interviews are conducted over remote digital platforms these…

Helping others on the front line stay healthy

April 2, 2020 5:39 PM News Team

These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.…

New COVID-19 volunteer website activated

April 2, 2020 11:43 AM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new website is making it easier for volunteers to help the community during the state’s shelter in place order.…

Tips to stay safe while grocery shopping

April 2, 2020 6:35 PM News Team

Many of us are concerned about staying safe while grocery shopping since there are often times crowds of…

Governor Little suspends more rules to increase telehealth access

April 2, 2020 6:24 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Thursday the suspension of an additional 18 regulations to more quickly, efficiently and safely respond to Idaho’s…

Idaho COVID-19 cases almost hit 900

April 2, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

There are at least 891 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health districts and the…

Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Bonneville County

April 2, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported community transmission of COVID-19 in Bonneville County. Two more cases were also confirmed…

Wyoming unemployment claims keep rising amid COVID-19 spread

April 2, 2020 3:36 PM Associated Press

Unemployment claims in Wyoming continue to surge as the coronavirus keeps businesses closed and people at home, resulting in long phone delays for…

ISU uses 3D printers to produce coronavirus personal protection equipment

April 2, 2020 12:51 PM News Team

ISU has been 3D-printing face shield and face mask components since…

Health officials urge increased compliance with stay-home order

April 2, 2020 12:17 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is urging greater action within the community to slow the spread of COVID‐19. …

Idahoans staying home more, road reports show

April 2, 2020 12:24 PM Emma Iannacone

Since March 1, traffic volume dropped from 25,000 trips per day to…

Police seeing decline in activity while people stay at home

April 1, 2020 3:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The Chubbuck Police Department has noticed a significant drop in calls to…

Being prepared for what’s next

April 1, 2020 8:58 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Emergencies can strike at any moment. Just having a 72-hour supply of the necessities can take you a long way…

Online counseling sparks during pandemic

April 1, 2020 4:53 PM Jilliana Colina

Our mental health can be a critical element to staying physically healthy during these days of social distancing. Now mental health professionals are…

Idaho Statehouse reporter tests positive for coronavirus

April 1, 2020 6:38 PM Associated Press

A reporter for a Boise television station who covered the Idaho Legislature and attended recent news conferences held by Gov. Brad Little said he has…

Videographer helping local businesses stay active on social media

April 1, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Times are tough for numerous local businesses. One local videographer is working to help keep them active on social media.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 673

April 1, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

There are at least 673 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health districts and the…

Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Teton County, more cases in Custer and Bonneville Counties

April 1, 2020 5:01 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 – one in each of the following counties: Custer, Bonneville, and Teton…

Wyoming courts extend coronavirus measures through May

April 1, 2020 3:58 PM Associated Press

Wyoming courts are extending measures to discourage spread of the coronavirus by another seven…

COVID-19 patients receive EIRMC treatment

April 1, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is receiving patients from other hospitals who require a higher level of care than was available in their home…

Health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at Pocatello restaurant/bar

April 1, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

Customers of The Pressbox, 1257 Yellowstone Ave., in Pocatello may have been exposed to COVID-19, during March 19-22.…

Website activated for COVID-19 volunteer opportunities

April 1, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho’s COVID-19 Unified Command Team announced JustServe.org is offering opportunities for you to volunteer to help those in need in…

Community COVID-19 transmission identified in Bingham County

April 1, 2020 10:47 AM News Team

After further investigation, Southeastern Idaho Public Health has identified community transmission from the second Bingham County case.…

CEI to offer all GenEd classes online for summer semester

March 31, 2020 5:42 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has announced the summer semester will be offered fully…

Cleaning company disinfects EMT vehicles free of charge

March 31, 2020 5:22 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s important, we go out on a lot of calls and you never know whether you’re packing germs back into your vehicle or…

2 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Southeast Idaho

March 31, 2020 1:08 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two additional cases of novel coronavirus in southeast…

Governor Little hosts third statewide AARP telephone town hall

March 31, 2020 4:52 PM Ariel Schroeder

Affording more resources may not have to be one of our fears during the coronavirus…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 525

March 31, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

There are currently at least 525 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Monday from the local health districts and the…

Idaho Attorney General warns: Beware of scams

March 31, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

Like most emergency situations, the COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted no shortage of scams surrounding…