Health Archives

3 steps to staying in business during COVID-19 outbreak

March 20, 2020 5:37 PM Ariel Schroeder

Businesses are quickly feeling the global impact of the coronavirus, but there could be a glimmer of…

Most LDS missionaries to return to their home nations, missionary training centers will not receive new missionaries

March 20, 2020 5:01 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major temporary changes within its missionary…

Doctors: Testing restraints limit Wyoming COVID-19 detection

March 20, 2020 3:35 PM Associated Press

A shortage of testing capacity is making it harder for health officials in Wyoming to determine just how many people in the state have been infected…

COVID-19 case confirmed in Canyon County

March 20, 2020 2:44 PM News Team

The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health have confirmed two additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kootenai…

Ammon declares local disaster emergency

March 20, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

City of Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti has signed a Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency in response to the possible COVID-19 impact on the Ammon…

Don’t flush wipes and other disposables

March 20, 2020 3:09 PM News Team

As more Idahoans stay home, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding you to only flush toilet paper to avoid costly damage to…

Governor Brad Little, Dept. of Health Director Answer Covid-19 Questions

March 20, 2020 2:36 PM Kaitlin Miklos

Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen answer questions on the COVID-19 status in the state.…

Testing people with mild COVID-19 symptoms is straining healthcare systems

March 20, 2020 1:50 PM News Team

The demand for testing by people who have mild symptoms is putting a strain on healthcare systems, Southeastern Idaho Public Health reports.…

Stuck inside? Send letters, drawings to assisted living residents

March 20, 2020 1:38 PM News Team

Local assisted living centers are asking for letters, cards or colored pictures for the residents to help lift their spirits.…

Idaho now has 23 COVID-19 cases

March 19, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

The number of COVID-19 cases in Idaho continues to grow, with 12 new cases in central Idaho’s Blaine County announced Thursday and Gov. Brad Little…

Bonneville County issues a Disaster Declaration

March 20, 2020 11:25 AM Jilliana Colina

The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.…

SIPH recommends strict adherence to public health guidance

March 19, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is not recommending food establishments close at this…

Superintendent talks about district changes due to COVID-19

March 20, 2020 1:18 AM Todd Kunz

Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent of Bonneville School District #93 talks about the recent challenges of closing schools due to the COVID-19…

Pocatello Police procedural changes in response to COVID-19

March 19, 2020 4:45 PM News Team

Social distancing can be challenging if you’re a first…

Gov. Gordon and State Health Officer issue statewide closure order for public spaces

March 19, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the…

Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case

March 19, 2020 2:33 PM News Team

South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no…

Idaho could have 9-plus patients for every bed in outbreak

March 19, 2020 4:11 PM Associated Press

An Associated Press analysis of data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid shows Idaho has about 2,280 hospital beds statewide, and…

$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US

March 19, 2020 4:50 PM Associated Press

One store advertised hand sanitizer at $60 a bottle. Another was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt. Chain stores offered $26 thermometers and face…

D91 launches grab ‘n go food program on March 23

March 19, 2020 3:47 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 is launching a “Grab ‘n Go” food program to support families impacted by the school closures necessitated by the…

Rexburg businesses are being impacted by the lack of students

March 19, 2020 5:50 PM Jilliana Colina

Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held…

More details about Jackson Hole COVID-19 case released

March 19, 2020 3:04 PM News Team

Teton County Health Department officials say the county’s first case of COVID-19 was not a case of community…

Blackfoot School District launches free grab n’ go meals for children

March 19, 2020 11:06 AM News Team

he Blackfoot School District has launched a program “Bronco Bus Bites” to distribute sack lunches to all children ages one to 18 via bus routes.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases jumps to 11

March 18, 2020 6:21 PM News Team

South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed two additional cases of novel…

Pocatello Mayor self-quarantines following travel, says he’s not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms

March 19, 2020 9:51 AM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is taking the advice of health experts and is in self-quarantine after a trip to New York City.…

Truckers experiencing a hard road due to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 10:33 PM News Team

It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.…

BYU-Idaho Spring Semester to be held remotely and online

March 18, 2020 10:20 PM News Team

With the ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Spring Semester 2020 courses at Brigham Young University Idaho will be held remotely and online.…

COVID-19 Case found in western Wyoming

March 18, 2020 9:30 PM News Team

TETON COUNTY, WY (KIFI/KIDK) – The Wyoming Department of Health is announcing the first case of COVID-19 in Teton County, Wyoming. The person testing…

Idaho adopts stricter guidelines to limit coronavirus spread

March 18, 2020 10:37 AM Associated Press

Idaho on Wednesday adopted stricter guidelines for social interaction to slow the spread of the new…

Southeastern Idaho Public Health urges you to limit gatherings

March 18, 2020 1:16 PM News Team

outheastern Idaho Public Health is urging community members to do the following to reduce the spread of…

Pocatello Police change procedures due to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department will be changing the way it handles certain types of calls in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…

D93 launches free emergency meals program

March 18, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

The USDA has granted flexibility for the Bonneville Joint School District 93 Child Nutrition Program to offer meals to school-aged children during…

Local restaurants adapting to coronavirus changes

March 18, 2020 5:05 PM Emma Iannacone

Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business…

Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by COVID-19

March 18, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to…

Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho

March 17, 2020 7:14 PM Todd Kunz

U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the…

Idaho now has 9 COVID-19 cases

March 17, 2020 7:54 PM News Team

There are now nine cases of COVID-19 in…

Idaho Falls Mayor declares emergency

March 18, 2020 11:24 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has signed a local Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency. …

Yellowstone modifies operations for COVID-19 health guidance

March 18, 2020 10:52 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention…

Health centers take measures to protect high-risk patients

March 17, 2020 8:13 PM News Team

Heritage Home Health & Hospice, like many care centers around the nation, is proceeding with caution when it comes to high-risk patients.…

Habitat for Humanity Restore worries it may not survive outbreak without community help

March 17, 2020 7:49 PM News Team

The Habitat for Humanity Restore closed its doors on Tuesday in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.…

BYU-Idaho student is first confirmed COVID-19 case in Madison County, Idaho cases up to 8

March 17, 2020 2:58 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison County at 5:00 p.m.…

Idaho Falls Senior Center receives toilet paper shipment

March 17, 2020 6:09 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Senior Center received a shipment of toilet paper Tuesday thanks to a few…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces additional postponements and closures

March 17, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

hoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, having reviewed additional information and recommendations from health and government officials announce additional…

Idaho parks open, some programs and lodging closed

March 17, 2020 5:40 PM News Team

Idaho State Parks remain open for day use and most camping – but hands-on activities and large group events are discontinued, and premium cabins…

Wyoming COVID-19 jumps to 11 with new Lander, Laramie County cases

March 17, 2020 5:21 PM Associated Press

Testing has revealed the new coronavirus in eight more people in Wyoming including seven linked to an assisted-living center resident who tested…

Jefferson School District Grab-N-Go food service program

March 17, 2020 4:44 PM News Team

Due to the school closure, Jefferson School District will be offering Grab-N-Go lunches and next day breakfast to children 1-18 years of…

COVID-19 screening and visitor protocols at Bingham Memorial Hospital

March 17, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

Bingham Memorial Hospital has implemented updated visitor…

PCSD 25 will begin emergency food service program on Monday

March 17, 2020 4:29 PM News Team

Due to its announcement of an emergency closure due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food…

Chick-fil-A closing its dining room

March 17, 2020 4:19 PM News Team

Chick-fil-A in Ammon announced it will be closing its dining room for the foreseeable future beginning Thursday, March 19 as a precaution measure.…

To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only

March 17, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

To minimize the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare is shifting from walk-in services to…

Idaho now has 7 coronavirus cases

March 17, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Idaho is currently reporting seven…

What to do if your hours get cut or you get laid off

March 17, 2020 5:14 PM Jilliana Colina

Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for…

Anonymous donation received after ‘Bright Star’ canceled

March 17, 2020 3:11 PM News Team

In the face of many event closures, the Idaho State University School of Performing Arts had some positive news to report: an “anonymous loyal…

Additional visitor restrictions at EIRMC

March 17, 2020 1:23 PM News Team

Effective Wednesday, March 18, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is implementing the following additional visitor restrictions to protect our…

Smith’s offers special hours for senior citizen shopper

March 17, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Starting Wednesday, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores will dedicate the first hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. solely…

Regal Edwards Grand Teton closes

March 17, 2020 10:47 AM News Team

Regal announced the closure of all theatre locations starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as a precaution amid the current circumstances.…

ISU announces cancelation of all campus events through May 15

March 17, 2020 9:55 AM News Team

Idaho State University is canceling or postponing all events, including commencement and graduation-related activities, at all of campus locations,…

COVID-19 response fund created

March 17, 2020 8:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Community Foundation, the United Way of Treasure Valley, and the Idaho Nonprofit Center have partnered to create a new COVID-19 Response…

Wyoming investigating seven new COVID cases

March 17, 2020 5:35 AM News Team

The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified seven newly reported cases of COVID-19.…

Portneuf Library to close temporarily

March 16, 2020 10:58 PM Todd Kunz

The Portneuf Library will close due to the concerns of the novel…

D93 schools to be open Tuesday, closed Wednesday

March 15, 2020 6:34 PM News Team

UPDATE 3/16/20: Bonneville School District 93 will be open Tuesday. On Wednesday, schools will be closed for students. You can read Superintendent…

Jefferson School District to be in soft close Tuesday, closed Wednesday

March 16, 2020 8:00 PM News Team

Jefferson School District will be in a soft close…

Wyoming governor: Life must go on despite virus measures

March 16, 2020 5:53 PM Associated Press

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is calling for a thoughtful, longer-term approach to the new coronavirus that looks beyond a series of shutdowns.…

Governor Little: “There is no shortage of food”

March 16, 2020 4:14 PM Emma Iannacone

“There is no shortage of food. Stores will restock, so please don’t hoard,” he…

CEI announces early spring break, lecture credit classes to move online March 30

March 16, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announced the college will hold all regularly scheduled classes March 16 and March 17.…

Assisted living facilities are isolating their residents to keep them safe

March 16, 2020 6:27 PM Jilliana Colina

For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days…

Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies

March 16, 2020 5:40 PM Jilliana Colina

The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…

ITD issues 90-day extension on expiring credentials

March 16, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

To reduce large gatherings of people, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicle is instituting a 90-day extension on some…

Different doctors make different calls on coronavirus tests

March 16, 2020 3:08 PM Associated Press

Idaho health officials say people who think they need to be tested for coronavirus should talk to their doctors.…

INL encourages work from home

March 16, 2020 3:08 PM News Team

The Idaho National Laboratory is recommending its employees work from home beginning Tuesday, March 17.…

D25 closes school starting Tuesday

March 16, 2020 3:00 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is holding a Board of Trustees Special Meeting to discuss and hear possible recommendations regarding…

New health guidance issued for Idaho venues

March 16, 2020 2:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have released updated guidance for event and venue managers. …

Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities close, programs suspended

March 16, 2020 1:38 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls is implementing additional changes for public health and safety that will impact public programs and facilities throughout…

Madison School District to close school March 18 – April 6

March 16, 2020 1:19 PM News Team

All Madison 321 schools will be closed from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – Monday, April 6,…

Updated guidance for mass gatherings and public events in Idaho

March 13, 2020 12:43 PM News Team

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have developed guidance for event and venue managers to assist…

Sugar Salem School District cancels school until further notice

March 16, 2020 12:51 PM News Team

“Our plan for the foreseeable future is that we will cancel school attendance until further notice. We anticipate that this will be approximately…

Ammon Mayor encourages social distancing

March 16, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking residents and businesses to consider canceling or postponing in-person events that involve 50 or more people for…

Dozens of schools across Idaho close over coronavirus

March 16, 2020 9:55 AM Associated Press

Several school districts and daycare centers across Idaho have closed in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus…

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.…