COVID-19 case investigators ask you to help report details of your illness
As COVID-19 cases continue in the region, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) case investigators are asking residents to self-report symptoms and…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 716 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 716 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…
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COVID-19 took his wife and left him hospitalized, now he’s urging others to get vaccinated
Jeremy Voss spent more than two weeks at St. Cloud Hospital fighting for his life against…
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Greece approves mandatory vaccination for those aged over 60
By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers have approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for…
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Even with a new variant, here’s why vaccines and boosters are still the best solution
By Jen Christensen, CNN Doctors don’t know yet exactly how well the current Covid-19 vaccines protect people against the new Omicron variant…
Continue Reading First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California
By Kaitlan Collins, Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN The United States’ first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been…
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WHO advises against international travel for those over the age of 60 due to Omicron
In light of the new variant Omicron emerging, the World Health Organization (WHO) has put out new advice regarding international travel, including…
Continue Reading As officials prep for Omicron, US hospitals are still battling severe Delta variant infections
While researchers gather more information on the Omicron variant detected in at least 20 countries and territories, the present reality is that the…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote to recommend authorization of a pill to treat Covid-19
By Maggie Fox and Jen Christensen, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 13-10 Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization…
Continue Reading LeBron James misses game after being sidelined by NBA Covid-19 protocols
By CNN Sport staff LeBron James was sidelined by the NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols and, as a result, missed Tuesday’s game…
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Omicron coronavirus variant puts world on edge
Omicron is the 15th letter of the Greek…
Continue Reading 10 tips on how to find your ‘sweet spot’ for self-care
One of the top trends this year is towards self-care, loosely defined as focusing on your own health and wellness in a calming, holistic and…
Continue Reading Omicron was in Europe long before travel bans on southern Africa
When South African officials sounded the alarm on the new Omicron variant last Thursday, stocks around the world tumbled and up to 70 countries,…
Continue Reading The Guardian: Trump tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of 2020 debate with Biden
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Jim Acosta, CNN Then-President Donald Trump tested positive for Covid-19 three days ahead of his first 2020…
Continue Reading As HIV cases rise globally, it’s more important than ever to keep yourself safe. Experts explain what to do
By Megan Marples, CNN As we mark World AIDS Day today, a wave of HIV cases makes it more important than ever to protect yourself from contracting the…
Continue Reading 10 tips on how to find your ‘sweet spot’ for self-care
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN One of the top trends this year is towards self-care, loosely defined as focusing on your own health and wellness in a…
Continue Reading Antiperspirant recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, was found in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays…
Continue Reading As officials prep for Omicron, US hospitals are still battling severe Delta variant infections
By Travis Caldwell, CNN While researchers gather more information on the Omicron variant detected in at least 20 countries and territories, the…
Continue Reading As officials prep for Omicron, US hospitals are still battling severe Delta variant infections
By Travis Caldwell, CNN While researchers gather more information on the Omicron variant detected in at least 20 countries and territories, the…
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Idaho braces for expected arrival of omicron variant
Idaho health officials are bracing for the expected appearance of the omicron variant, saying the state is well-positioned to detect its arrival but…
Continue Reading How worried should we be about Omicron, the new coronavirus variant?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Since South African authorities announced the arrival of a new coronavirus variant that contains an unusually large number of…
Continue Reading How worried should we be about Omicron, the new coronavirus variant?
By Katia Hetter, CNN Since South African authorities announced the arrival of a new coronavirus variant that contains an unusually large number of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 636 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 636 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading FDA advisers vote to recommend authorization of a pill to treat Covid-19
By Maggie Fox and Jen Christensen, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 13-10 Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization…
Continue Reading CDC expanding surveillance at 4 major US airports to look for Omicron
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding surveillance at four major international airports to keep an eye out for the Omicron…
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States with the highest flu vaccination rates
Stacker examined the CDC’s Influenza Seasons Vaccination Coverage Trend Report to determine the states with the highest rates of influenza…
Continue Reading Scientists say it will take weeks to tell how dangerous Omicron really is. Here’s why
By Maggie Fox, CNN As soon as South Africa announced the spread of a new and troubling variant last week, scientists went to work. By the time the…
Continue Reading US urges vaccination ahead of Omicron concerns, with experts warning even mild COVID-19 infections risk stronger mutations
As scientists race to answer whether the newly identified Omicron variant poses a greater threat, experts are urging measures to help lower…
Continue Reading Omicron vs. Delta: More mutations don’t necessarily make a meaner COVID-19 virus
The new Omicron variant of coronavirus, with its many mutations and seemingly quick spread in South Africa, is worrying scientists and government…
Continue Reading Travel bans are an ‘illusion of protection’ like ‘locking a screen door,’ CNN medical analyst says
By Marnie Hunter, Naomi Thomas and Karla Cripps, CNN Governments are trying to buy time with a rash of new travel restrictions as they figure out the…
Continue Reading Omicron vs. Delta: More mutations don’t necessarily make a meaner Covid-19 virus
By Maggie Fox, CNN The new Omicron variant of coronavirus, with its many mutations and seemingly quick spread in South Africa, is worrying scientists…
Continue Reading Get booster shots as soon as you can, health experts say, as Omicron’s spread collides with the relentless Delta variant
By Holly Yan and Travis Caldwell, CNN Health experts are doubling down on pleas for all eligible American to get vaccinated — and boosted…
Continue Reading 1 in 100,000: The story of a fentanyl victim
Matthew Davidson’s death was not unique. It was just one of more than 100,000 deaths to drug overdoses in the US from May 2020 to April 2021 — a…
Continue Reading Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron
By Faith Karimi, CNN The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion. Since May the World Health Organization has been…
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Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states…
Continue Reading All vaccinated adults should get a Covid-19 booster shot because of the Omicron variant, CDC says
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strengthened recommendations for booster doses of coronavirus vaccine Monday,…
Continue Reading Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron
The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some…
Continue Reading Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron
By Faith Karimi, CNN The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion. Since May the World Health Organization has been…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,076 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 30 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,076 new COVID-19 cases and 30 new deaths over the holiday…
Continue Reading There’s a new coronavirus variant circulating. Here’s what you can do to stay safe
As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught up in the unknowns.…
Continue Reading Americans face at least 2 weeks of uncertainty as scientists work to answer 3 key questions about the new Omicron variant
Americans face at least two weeks of uncertainty before major questions may get answered about the Omicron variant of the…
Continue Reading There’s a new coronavirus variant circulating. Here’s what you can do to stay safe
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught…
Continue Reading There’s a new coronavirus variant circulating. Here’s what you can do to stay safe
By Theresa Waldrop, CNN As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught…
Continue Reading Children and teens are less likely to need COVID-19 boosters, Fauci says. Here’s why
Now that the United States has rolled out COVID-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults, some parents have been wondering if or when their…
Continue Reading Biden urges against panic over Omicron: ‘Sooner or later we’re going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States’
President Joe Biden on Monday gave his latest update to the nation on the new Omicron coronavirus variant as federal health officials are bracing…
Continue Reading The new Omicron variant is a reminder that ‘the virus is still in control’ regardless of COVID-19 fatigue, medical professor says
The new Omicron variant might prompt a return to stricter COVID-19 measures if not enough people get vaccinated or boosted, health experts…
Continue Reading How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science
Most of us assume those hyper-achievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods, ace their exams and pick their kids up on…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know
Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization because of its…
Continue Reading These countries have found cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant so far
Nations around the world are racing to identify how many cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant they have, as fears over the new strain force…
Continue Reading Vaccine inequity and hesitancy made the Omicron variant more likely, scientists say
Many of the world’s richest countries have spent the past year hoarding coronavirus vaccines, buying up enough doses to vaccinate their populations…
Continue Reading How the new COVID-19 variant impacts your travel plans
The discovery of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has left governments around the world scrambling, leading to a steady stream of increased travel…
Continue Reading Do COVID-19 travel restrictions work?
Governments are trying to buy time with a rash of new travel restrictions as they figure out the potential impact of…
Continue Reading Miss Universe hopeful tests positive for COVID-19 in Israel
Organizers of the Miss Universe pageant say a contestant tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in…
Continue Reading The first cases of the Omicron variant identified around the world
By Rob Picheta, CNN Editor’s note: The Omicron coronavirus variant has now been identified in dozens of countries globally and this story will…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know
By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, was also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know
By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health…
Continue Reading Americans face at least 2 weeks of uncertainty as scientists work to answer 3 key questions about the new Omicron variant
By Ralph Ellis and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Americans face at least two weeks of uncertainty before major questions may get answered about the Omicron…
Continue Reading How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science
By Katy Milkman, CNN Most of us assume those hyper-achievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods, ace their exams and…
Continue Reading The new Omicron variant is a reminder that ‘the virus is still in control’ regardless of Covid-19 fatigue, medical professor says
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The new Omicron variant might prompt a return to stricter Covid-19 measures if not enough people get vaccinated…
Continue Reading NIH director: New COVID-19 variant ‘ought to redouble’ vaccination and mitigation efforts
The director of the National Institutes of Health stressed Sunday that a newly emerged coronavirus variant “ought to redouble” vaccination efforts…
Continue Reading The new Omicron variant is a reminder that ‘the virus is still in control’ regardless of Covid-19 fatigue, medical professor says
By Holly Yan and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The new Omicron variant might prompt a return to stricter Covid-19 measures if not enough people get vaccinated…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know
By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health…
Continue Reading The new Omicron variant is a pandemic gut check
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The emergence of the newly identified Omicron coronavirus variant feels like a pandemic gut check. Scientists have long…
Continue Reading CBT: A way to reshape your negative thinking and reduce stress
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Wouldn’t you like to stop your stressful, anxious thinking in its tracks? Turns out you can, and while you’re at…
Continue Reading World is put on high alert over the Omicron coronavirus variant
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN As fears mount over the newly identified coronavirus variant Omicron, governments around the world are scrambling to protect…
Continue Reading Omicron concerns should spur millions of unvaccinated Americans to get their Covid shots, experts say
By Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN As the new Covid-19 Omicron variant spurs global travel bans, experts say concerns over its impact should…
Continue Reading What we know and don’t know about the Omicron variant
By Ralph Ellis and Christina Maxouris, CNN A new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified by South African scientists…
Continue Reading Feds are sending doctors and nurses to Michigan as Covid-19 cases rise
By Amanda Watts and Jason Hanna, CNN With Michigan’s Covid-19 case and hospitalization numbers hovering near all-time highs, the federal…
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Anti vaccine mandate march scheduled for Saturday
“We have to support our healthcare workers specifically, and frontline workers who have carried us through this pandemic and put their lives at…
Continue Reading These products aim to help kids rebuild social skills amid concerns about pandemic impact
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Meditation toys to help kids manage their feelings. A Lego kit for coding, with a focus on problem-solving…
Continue Reading Newly discovered Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529 is ‘red flag’ but US needs to learn more, Fauci says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The United States is working to quickly learn more about the newly identified coronavirus variant B.1.1.529, which was…
Continue Reading What we know about the Omicron variant
By Christina Maxouris, CNN A new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa has prompted a fresh round…
Continue Reading Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations, sparks travel bans and worries scientists
By David McKenzie, Ghazi Balkiz, Ivana Kottasová and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus…
Continue Reading This is why you can’t find rapid at-home Covid tests in America
By Rachana Pradhan and Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News While developing a rapid test that detects the coronavirus in someone’s saliva, Blink…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything in Cyber Week
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything on Black Friday
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading Why you might be happier if you don’t buy anything on Black Friday
By Christine Koh, CNN I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle…
Continue Reading British man given 3D printed eye in world first, hospital says
By Sara Spary, CNN A British man has become the first patient in the world to be fitted with a 3D printed eye, according to Moorfields Eye Hospital…
Continue Reading Children and teens are less likely to need Covid-19 boosters, Fauci says. Here’s why
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has rolled out Covid-19 booster shots for all fully vaccinated adults, some parents have been…
Continue Reading Some teens may get a Covid-19 vaccine booster soon, but younger kids might not get one at all
By Jen Christensen, CNN As more young children are getting their second doses of Covid-19 vaccine, another question is popping up: When will kids and…
Continue Reading Reinfection from Covid-19 is rare, severe disease is even rarer, a study of people in Qatar finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN When people got reinfected with Covid-19, their odds of ending up in the hospital or dying were 90% lower than an initial…
Continue Reading Reinfection from Covid-19 is rare, severe disease is even rarer, a study of people in Qatar finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN When people got reinfected with Covid-19, their odds of ending up in the hospital or dying were 90% lower than an initial…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 570 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 570 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading WHO urges countries to consider the benefits of vaccinating children against Covid-19, but prioritize sharing shots globally first
By Naomi Thomas and Jacqueline Howard, CNN In a new interim statement, the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for nations to consider the…
Continue Reading WHO urges countries to consider the benefits of vaccinating children against Covid-19, but prioritize sharing shots globally first
By Naomi Thomas and Jacqueline Howard, CNN In a new interim statement, the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for nations to consider the…
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What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted to check out the gift shop at the…
Continue Reading To avoid COVID-19, here are four questions to ask family and friends ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
Thursday marks the second Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic. Many grandparents are excitedly planning to see their grandchildren. Friends…
Continue Reading Europe is facing 700,000 more COVID-19 deaths — but masks could prevent many of them, WHO says
Europe could suffer another 700,000 COVID-19 deaths by March, the World Health Organization (WHO) has…
Continue Reading Got turkey troubles? A hotline expert shares tips for a better turkey and common mistakes to avoid
By Megan Marples, CNN Whether it’s your first time cooking a turkey or you are a poultry aficionado, mishaps can happen in the kitchen,…
Continue Reading Sleep training for adults prevents depression, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Undergoing cognitive behavioral sleep training, which teaches you how to break bad habits in order to prepare your mind and…
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Putin tests experimental nasal vaccine against COVID-19
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he has taken an experimental nasal vaccine against the coronavirus, three days after he received his booster…
Continue Reading To avoid Covid, here are four questions to ask family and friends ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Thursday marks the second Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic. Many grandparents are excitedly planning to see…
Continue Reading What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted…
Continue Reading What I wish I knew before becoming a parent: 4 lessons my kids taught me
By Jaclyn Greenberg, CNN My family of five, which includes my three children — ages 11, 9 and 7 — were at a local state park. They wanted…
Continue Reading What the world could learn from Israel’s Covid-19 vaccine booster rollout
By Hadas Gold, CNN When it comes to Covid-19, it seems where Israel leads, the rest of the world follows. For almost a year, the country has offered…
Continue Reading New Zealand to reopen borders to vaccinated travelers in 2022
By Caitlin McGee, CNN New Zealand will allow fully vaccinated international travelers into the country from next year, in a gradual easing of its…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 635 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 635 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths…
Continue Reading Holidays are most exhausting for moms. Here’s how to address that
The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before…
Continue Reading Holidays are most exhausting for moms. Here’s how to address that
By Elissa Strauss, CNN The internal ticker tape starts around two weeks before Thanksgiving. That’s when moms and other caregivers, though…
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Victor, Driggs mask order lifted
On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced crisis standards of care would be deactivated for all regions except North…
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