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Utah to help people reentering workforce during pandemic

April 1, 2021 3:45 PM Associated Press

Utah is launching a return to work program to help people reentering the workforce as new coronavirus case numbers continue to drop.…

How the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine works

April 1, 2021 2:54 PM CNN Newsource

At the headquarters of biotechnology company Novavax, scientists are developing what they hope could soon be another COVID-19 vaccine for the United…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area

April 1, 2021 4:01 PM News Team

Local Health officials reported new 141 COVID-19 cases in the area…

More than 11,000 cases of a troubling variant reported in the US. These states have the highest numbers

April 1, 2021 2:27 PM CNN

Thousands of cases of the B.1.1.7 strain have been reported across the United States, and experts fear the variant could drive another COVID-19 surge…

Don’t freak out if you get these side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine. They can actually be a good sign

April 1, 2021 12:57 PM CNN Newsource

With millions more Americans getting vaccinated every day, some have complained about fever, fatigue and other ailments they weren’t expecting.…

Idaho asks court to toss lawsuit challenging vaccine plans

April 1, 2021 2:18 PM Associated Press

A federal judge should require an 87-year-old Idaho man to reveal whether he’s received the COVID-19 vaccine following his January lawsuit seeking to…

Funeral cost assistance available for Idaho citizens

April 1, 2021 12:20 PM News Team

The policy was finalized March 24, 2021, and FEMA is moving forward to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide.…

Ongoing trial shows Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine remains highly effective after six months

April 1, 2021 12:14 PM CNN Newsource

The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine confirms its protection remains high for at least six months after…

How Major League Baseball is tracking COVID-19 variants

April 1, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

To play during the pandemic, Major League Baseball has stepped up to the plate. The league is using coronavirus tests in a new way that allows them…

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine protection lasts at least six months, protects against variants

April 1, 2021 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine confirms its protection lasts at least six months after the second…

Stress can be good for you, and here’s why

April 1, 2021 2:28 AM CNN Newsource

How’s it going in that boiling lobster pot of stress? The last year of living in a pandemic has stretched human coping skills so thin that…

CDC director says Americans may soon return to everyday activities, but ‘we’re not quite there yet’

April 1, 2021 12:29 AM CNN Newsource

Though many Americans are eager to return to normal after a year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the Centers for Disease Control…

Experts predicted the UK variant would become dominant in the US by March. So, is it?

March 31, 2021 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

Mounting evidence suggests the more contagious coronavirus variant first identified in the UK, which experts believe is partly driving an uptick of…

COVID-19 led to a global increase in stillbirths, maternal mortality, and depression, review finds

March 31, 2021 6:33 PM CNN Newsource

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant and negative impact on pregnant women and their infants, according to a global review of studies. The review,…

Thousands of cases of a worrying variant have been reported in the US. These states have the highest numbers

April 1, 2021 4:40 AM CNN Newsource

Thousands of cases of the B.1.1.7 variant have been reported across the US, and experts fear the strain may fuel another Covid-19 surge as states…

Win at virtual dating with body language tips from a former FBI agent

April 1, 2021 2:31 AM CNN Newsource

Virtual dating is hard. It can seem nearly impossible to make a genuine connection while constrained to the flat rectangle of a video screen, but one…

Quality issue at Baltimore vaccine plant delays some of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine

March 31, 2021 8:19 PM CNN Newsource

Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it had found a quality problem at a Baltimore plant helping manufacture its single-dose coronavirus…

460 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

March 31, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 460 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

Wyoming opens COVID-19 shots to everyone ages 16 and up

March 31, 2021 3:36 PM Associated Press

All Wyoming residents ages 16 and up are now eligible to receive a COVID-19…

First coronavirus variant identified in Southeast Idaho

March 31, 2021 11:04 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is announcing the presence of the United Kingdom (UK) Coronavirus variant (B.1.1.7) in its jurisdiction.…

Two US counties to become testing grounds for regular at-home Covid-19 tests

March 31, 2021 4:11 PM CNN Newsource

Two US counties will receive a surge of free, rapid, at-home Covid-19 tests in an effort to study how people use them and how that impacts Covid-19…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 209 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 31, 2021 3:49 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 209 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands in many areas of Idaho

March 31, 2021 12:58 PM Associated Press

More areas of Idaho are opening even earlier to additional categories of people wanting to get the coronavirus…

Lab leak Covid-19 theory is like something out of a comic book, virologist says

March 31, 2021 12:56 PM CNN Newsource

Theories about a laboratory leak being the source of the coronavirus pandemic sound like something out of a comic book, one virologist says. Dr.…

The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood donations right now. Here’s how to donate

March 31, 2021 12:15 PM CNN Newsource

Despite the country slowly opening up after a year of Covid-19 restrictions, the amount of blood donations needed has stayed in high demand. American…

She’s 14 months old and needs a drug that costs $2.1 million to save her life

March 31, 2021 10:52 AM CNN Newsource

For the first few months of her life, Ayah Lundt was the picture of health. Born in January last year at a whopping 8.3 pounds, the bubbly baby girl…

Pfizer/BioNTech says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective and well tolerated in adolescents

March 31, 2021 6:23 AM CNN

Clinical trial results of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine showed its efficacy is 100% and it is well tolerated in youths ages 12 to 15, the…

COVID-19 was third leading cause of death last year, CDC confirms in early data

March 31, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States last year, after heart disease and cancer, according to provisional data released…

A dangerous coronavirus variant is wreaking havoc in parts of Europe. Experts fear US could be next

March 31, 2021 10:05 AM CNN

A dangerous coronavirus variant is wreaking havoc in other parts of the world, so the US must stick with safety measures over the next few months to…

Russia registers world’s first COVID-19 vaccine for animals

March 31, 2021 7:48 AM CNN Newsource

As governments across the globe scramble to secure COVID-19 vaccine doses for humans, Russia has registered the world’s first coronavirus…

Food vendors say they live in constant fear

March 31, 2021 9:03 AM CNN Newsource

For 18 years, Jose Reymundo has walked through the streets of Fresno, selling…

Dr. Leana Wen: Why I’m glad I took part in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial

March 31, 2021 8:45 AM CNN Newsource

There are three Covid-19 vaccines authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration, and they all required that each vaccine manufacturer conduct…

Older adults begin to catch up on all that they missed during the pandemic after COVID-19 vaccinations

March 31, 2021 2:29 AM CNN Newsource

With a mix of relief and caution, older adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are moving out into the world and resuming activities put on hold…

Germany will limit AstraZeneca vaccine to people over 60

March 30, 2021 8:05 PM CNN Newsource

Germany will only administer AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to people aged 60 and above, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday, following the…

16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho

March 30, 2021 2:53 PM News Team

Individuals who are 16 years of age and older are now eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine through enrolled providers within Bannock, Bear Lake,…

313 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

March 30, 2021 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 313 new COVID-19 cases on…

Wyoming governor: No plans to reimpose COVID-19 mask mandate

March 30, 2021 5:12 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor is rejecting a call by President Joe Biden for states to reimpose mask orders in response to the…

Impending doom? We can avoid it

March 30, 2021 5:08 PM CNN

Thank God for vaccines. The Biden administration’s mass vaccination campaign comes just as spring brings warmer weather and longer days,…

It’s possible to reach herd immunity, then lose it. Repeatedly. Here’s what you can do to help prevent that from happening

March 30, 2021 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

If you think herd immunity is the finish line to this pandemic, it’s time for a reality check. Herd immunity with COVID-19 could come and go,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 159 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 30, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 159 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

COVID-19 PPE litter is killing wildlife

March 30, 2021 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

Waste from lifesaving personal protective equipment (PPE) is killing birds, fish and other wildlife across the globe, a study has found. Animals are…

Biden in no rush to pick new FDA chief

March 30, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

More than two months into his presidency, President Joe Biden has yet to name someone to lead an agency at the forefront of the coronavirus fight:…

All 50 states now have expanded or will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up

March 30, 2021 2:27 PM CNN

All 50 states have announced when they plan to open up coronavirus vaccinations to everyone eligible under US Food and Drug Administration emergency…

COVID-19 vaccine media briefing Tuesday

March 30, 2021 11:00 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MST Tuesday.…

Mayor Blad receives COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday

March 30, 2021 10:40 AM Cole Sams

Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be vaccinating the City of Pocatello’s Mayor, Brian Blad, on…

As COVID-19 numbers rise, the CDC chief says she’s scared about where US is headed. But it’s not too late to change country’s course

March 30, 2021 9:31 AM CNN

New COVID-19 cases have spiked in the US in the last several days, the latest data showed Tuesday — and White House and health officials are…

Don’t throw away your masks yet

March 29, 2021 7:58 PM CNN

The US is entering a confusing time in the pandemic with vaccine distribution numbers soaring to new heights at the same time infection rates tick up…

5 exercises to combat chronic aches from too much computer time

March 30, 2021 1:10 AM CNN Newsource

With virtual classes and at-home work, it’s no wonder why many people are experiencing more pain in the neck and back than usual. Sitting in a…

A year ago, this frontline worker was fighting for his life. Now he’s walking for the first time since COVID-19

March 29, 2021 10:07 PM CNN Newsource

It’s been nearly a year since healthcare worker, Peter Woullard, has walked on his own. The 53-year-old, who contracted COVID-19 last March,…

Coronavirus likely spread to people from an animal — but needs more study, new WHO report says

March 30, 2021 8:32 AM CNN Newsource

The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 probably spread to people through an animal, and probably started spreading among humans no more than a…

Woman gets COVID-19 vaccine on 100th birthday

March 29, 2021 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

Marilyn Steigoer from Palmerton giggled underneath her “It’s My Birthday” mask as she was showered with flowers and one very important birthday…

Biden pleads with states to slow openings as new viral surge builds

March 30, 2021 7:57 AM CNN

President Joe Biden is warning states that are rushing ahead with opening businesses, bars and restaurants to slow down as one of his top health…

A sense of ‘impending doom’

March 30, 2021 5:43 AM CNN

Much of America’s recent progress against Covid-19 is being erased as infections, deaths and hospitalizations multiply nationwide. On Monday…

Tuskegee isn’t the only reason why some Black people are hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine

March 30, 2021 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

To get more Black people vaccinated against coronavirus infections, Dr. Kimberly Manning is determined to keep doing what she has had a conviction to…

Former US Surgeon General defends Birx in tweets following CNN special report

March 29, 2021 10:23 PM CNN

Dr. Jerome Adams, former US surgeon general and White House coronavirus task force member under President Trump, took to Twitter on Monday to defend…

Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out major retailers for failing to act

March 29, 2021 10:04 PM CNN Newsource

A dozen major companies earned an F for failing to publicly address the growing problem of toxic chemicals that may be in the products they sell to…

Fears over potential fourth surge rise as White House sends warning to Covid-weary Americans

March 29, 2021 10:01 PM CNN

How Covid-weary Americans behave now will decide how many are yet to die. President Joe Biden on Monday warned that “now is not the time”…

Strike teams armor Idaho ag and mining workers against COVID-19

March 29, 2021 6:44 PM Emma Iannacone

Idaho’s agriculture and mining industries are protecting themselves against the…

335 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

March 29, 2021 5:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 335 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths on…

COVID-19 vaccine appts. for general public in Teton County, Wyo. open Tuesday

March 29, 2021 6:06 PM News Team

The Teton County Health Department is transitioning to Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.…

Physical inactivity could increase your risk of diseases such as dementia

March 29, 2021 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

Not exercising enough could increase your risk of developing certain diseases by up to 8%, according to a new study. Little to no exercise increases…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 145 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

March 29, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 145 new COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-19 related death in the area…

Coronavirus likely came from animal, not a lab, WHO draft report finds

March 29, 2021 2:36 PM CNN Newsource

COVID-19 probably came to people through an animal, and likely started spreading no more than a month or two before it was noticed in December of…

CDC study finds Pfizer, Moderna vaccines are 90% effective after two doses in real-world conditions

March 29, 2021 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

Under real world conditions, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide highly effective protection, according to a new report from the US…

CDC director warns of ‘impending doom’ as COVID-19 cases spike in most states

March 29, 2021 11:37 AM CNN Newsource

Much of America’s recent progress against COVID-19 has been erased as new infections jump nationwide. Now the director of the Centers for…

Some US states report concerning COVID-19 case increases — and one warns the surge is already here

March 29, 2021 4:45 AM CNN

For weeks, health experts have warned of another possible COVID-19 surge if Americans get lax with safety measures while the country races to…

How to cure your boredom while waiting in line for the COVID-19 vaccine

March 27, 2021 4:05 AM CNN Newsource

At last, the moment you dreamed of all year is here — your vaccination day. The thought of being pricked with a needle has never been more…

London records zero COVID-19 daily deaths for first time in six months as cases soar elsewhere in Europe

March 29, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

London has recorded zero daily deaths from COVID-19 in a single day for the first time in over six months, official data indicates. Public Health…

10 things the ‘pandemic doctors’ revealed to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about their time fighting COVID-19

March 29, 2021 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

In a new CNN special report “COVID WAR: The Pandemic Doctors Speak Out,” CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta spoke to six…

What kids are telling us about their pandemic lives

March 28, 2021 1:02 AM CNN Newsource

As more children get to head back to in-person school after a year of virtual learning, they bring with them the lessons learned from a year of…

America’s pandemic dead deserve accountability after Birx disclosure

March 29, 2021 7:48 AM CNN

The hundreds of thousands of citizens whose deaths from Covid-19 could have been avoided are owed national and political accountability, but the…

Whatever happened to the coronavirus vaccine tiers?

March 29, 2021 5:10 AM CNN

Dr. Jose Romero didn’t foresee this. After months of careful planning, meetings and consultation that took over most weekends of the late fall…

What the Covid-19 war was really like in Trump’s White House

March 28, 2021 8:58 PM CNN

No longer working under the Trump administration, six leading US health officials now reveal to CNN the real challenges they faced during the…

Another Covid-19 surge is avoidable, top health officials say. Here’s what could fuel or curb another spike

March 28, 2021 8:33 PM CNN Newsource

The US may face another Covid-19 surge soon — one that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief says “truly is…

Conceivable that unvaccinated children could go to camp or playgrounds this summer, Fauci says

March 28, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

Children may not need to be vaccinated for Covid-19 for parents to send them to camps or playgrounds this summer, the nation’s top infectious…

224 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

March 27, 2021 5:33 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 224 new COVID-19 cases on…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 95 new COVID-19 cases

March 27, 2021 5:03 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 95 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Birx shares her chilling conclusion as America arrives at a moment of introspection on the coronavirus

March 27, 2021 12:34 PM CNN

The US may finally be getting a handle on the coronavirus pandemic, but for so many Americans, it’s too late, and that disconnect is raising…

Strengthen your heart like a pro athlete

March 27, 2021 9:16 AM CNN Newsource

When you think of professional athletes training, you might have an image of impossibly grueling workouts that the average person could never get…

Record Covid-19 vaccinations don’t mean it’s time to relax, officials say

March 27, 2021 3:08 AM CNN Newsource

Health officials are warning Americans not to relax in the fight against Covid-19, despite a record daily number of vaccine doses being administered…

Just 2 states haven’t shared when they plan to start vaccinating everyone 16 and older

March 27, 2021 3:08 AM CNN Newsource

Only two states — Arkansas and New York — have yet to announce when they’ll open Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and…

Lessons from Bubbe for this pandemic Passover

March 27, 2021 1:05 AM CNN Newsource

Oy vey! It’s a pandemic Passover. The good news is you don’t have to sit next to Uncle Morty again this year and hear the same story…

US sets new daily record for number of vaccines administered, White House says

March 27, 2021 12:34 AM CNN Newsource

A new daily record for administering Covid-19 vaccines was set Friday, but many experts reiterate that the pandemic is far from over. The total…

Help the Red Cross refuel the blood supply

March 27, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

Your car can’t run on empty. Neither can hospital blood…

CDC: Flu and RSV cases down

March 26, 2021 5:34 PM Rachel Fabbi

Sedillo also credits mask wearing, social distancing, and staying home when sick for the low…

317 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

March 26, 2021 4:59 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 317 new COVID-19 cases on…

Piercly Murmester prepares vaccines at Sports & Orthopedic Clinic at ISU

SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout for those 16 and older

March 26, 2021 5:56 PM Cole Sams

Starting April 5, all Idahoans over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive their…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 26, 2021 2:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Staples and Office Depot want to help you prove your COVID-19 vaccination

March 26, 2021 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

Long gone are the days when you only needed your phone, keys, and wallet to walk out the door (hello masks). With COVID-19 vaccinations becoming more…

Scientists probe whether West Africa’s recent Ebola outbreak was from man who survived epidemic five years ago

March 26, 2021 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

Scientists and global health officials are investigating whether the current Ebola outbreak in Guinea may have been triggered by a person who was…

Virtual school can be damaging to children’s mental health, CDC study says

March 26, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

Virtual instruction may pose more risks to the mental health and wellness of children and parents than in-person learning, according to a study…

How to safely celebrate Passover and Easter this year: Dr Wen’s advice

March 26, 2021 4:24 AM CNN Newsource

Passover begins this Saturday, and Easter will soon be upon us. As more people are getting vaccinated, people are wondering what activities are safe.…

Dangerous COVID-19 variants could mean all bets are off on the road to normalcy, expert warns

March 26, 2021 4:11 AM CNN Newsource

The evidence that Americans are gearing up for a return to normal life is growing apparent. States are relaxing capacity restrictions for public…

Autopsy of a pandemic: 6 doctors at the center of the US Covid-19 response

March 26, 2021 6:54 AM CNN

This past January, just a few days after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, six of the doctors responsible for the previous…

US government stops distribution of Eli Lilly Covid-19 antibody treatment due to spread of coronavirus variants

March 25, 2021 9:55 PM CNN Newsource

The US government in coordination with Eli Lilly said it will no longer distribute the Covid-19 monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab for use on…

343 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

March 25, 2021 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 343 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

Rutgers to require COVID-19 vaccine for students this fall

March 25, 2021 5:55 PM CNN Newsource

Rutgers University is requiring students attending classes in person this fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19. It is among the first US…

New legislation would reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food

March 25, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

US lawmakers announced they will propose a new bill to limit the amount of heavy metals contained in baby food after a congressional investigation…

Utah governor signs law to lift mask mandate April 10

March 25, 2021 2:54 PM Associated Press

Utah’s mask mandate will end April 10 after the Republican governor signed a bill that lays out a new timeline for lifting some of the state’s…

Governor hopeful Utah may lift virus restrictions by July

March 25, 2021 2:53 PM Associated Press

Gov. Spencer Cox says he’s hopeful Utah will be able to eliminate pandemic restrictions by July if transmission rates keep falling but acknowledged…