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Virtual workouts have become increasingly popular due to Covid-19 restrictions. Online sessions allow you to bring your workout with you wherever you…

CDC doesn’t know if new Covid-19 variants are causing rare complication in children

January 27, 2021 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it does not know if the new Covid-19 variants are causing more cases of a rare…

Analysis: My Covid-19 vaccine trial experience remains vital as vaccination rates are lagging

January 27, 2021 12:38 PM CNN

Over a month ago, I got injected with either a Covid-19 vaccine candidate or placebo from Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen unit. Since…

Despite advances, it will be ‘months’ before everyone who wants a vaccine can get one, task force says

January 27, 2021 11:32 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration’s COVID-19 team spent its first virtual briefing Wednesday addressing vaccine distribution problems and questions…

Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help

January 27, 2021 1:33 AM CNN Newsource

After my sister gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas, it became the gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s one of the best things…

New coronavirus variants threaten to stress US system more, CDC head says

January 27, 2021 10:22 AM CNN Newsource

The spread of new coronavirus variants that are more contagious threatens to add stress to an already overwhelmed health care system, US Centers for…

FDA places all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on ‘import alert’

January 27, 2021 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

The US Food and Drug Administration has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers coming from Mexico on a countrywide “import alert” until…

Where the top US school districts stand with virtual vs. in-person learning

January 27, 2021 10:31 AM CNN Newsource

In the effort to balance health, jobs and quality education, the nation’s biggest school districts are divided on how to teach students this…

Idaho leaders ask why the state’s vaccine allotment is low

January 27, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

State health care leaders are pressing federal officials to explain why Idaho was allotted far fewer doses of coronavirus vaccine than most other…

Regeneron says study shows its monoclonal antibody cocktail works against coronavirus variants

January 27, 2021 6:09 AM CNN Newsource

Tests on two different variants of the coronavirus show that one of the two monoclonal antibodies in Regeneron’s cocktail therapy can…

Even with coronavirus vaccine distribution set to increase, upcoming months could be rough

January 26, 2021 11:59 PM CNN Newsource

As the federal government promises more help against the coronavirus pandemic with better distribution of vaccines, the President is joining the…

Idaho National Guard joins Portneuf Medical Center to fight COVID-19

January 25, 2021 5:46 PM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, employees and patients of PMC were greeted and screened by some new faces, and rather than scrubs, they were in uniform.
The Portneuf…

559 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

January 26, 2021 5:07 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 559 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

No more cleaning between games

January 26, 2021 5:43 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education has made another change to its plan for winter…

Snake River School District early release for COVID-19 vaccinations

January 26, 2021 5:46 PM News Team

The Snake River School District is getting ready to vaccinate its employees who choose to get the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 142 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 26, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 142 COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…

In-person learning during the pandemic is possible with the right precautions, CDC researchers say

January 26, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but experts from the US…

Biden announces purchase of 200M vaccine doses

January 26, 2021 3:37 PM CNN

President Joe Biden announced a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including the…

Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday

January 26, 2021 10:25 AM News Team

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

Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new COVID-19 variants are circulating, expert says

January 26, 2021 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

Health officials are “extremely” worried about the new COVID-19 variants that have been detected in the US and what they could mean over…

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds

January 26, 2021 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…

8 myths about the COVID-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains

January 26, 2021 3:28 AM CNN Newsource

The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…

COVID-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it

January 25, 2021 5:53 PM CNN Newsource

Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life — and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or…

Coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time

January 25, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

Even with the number of COVID-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…

UK police officers facing fines after having haircuts at police station

January 26, 2021 10:10 AM CNN

Some 31 London Metropolitan Police officers each face a £200 fine (about $275) after having their hair cut at a police station in east London…

Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more

January 26, 2021 9:23 AM CNN Newsource

Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a…

527 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 25, 2021 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 527 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

January 25, 2021 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths…

Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in US for first time

January 25, 2021 5:25 PM CNN Newsource

While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…

New Covid-19 case counts drop, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster

January 25, 2021 3:57 PM CNN Newsource

First, the good news: In 48 states, the averages of new Covid-19 cases have dropped significantly over the past seven days. And every state improved…

Governor receives COVID vaccination

January 25, 2021 1:47 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. It was administered at Primary Health in Meridian.…

A pandemic playbook for a new year

January 25, 2021 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

It has been more than one year since the first reported case of Covid-19 in the United States — a day that changed our country forever. The…

Moderna expects vaccine will be protective against variants, but will test boosters to improve immunity

January 25, 2021 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…

New COVID-19 case counts are falling, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster

January 25, 2021 10:43 AM CNN Newsource

First, the good news: The rates of new COVID-19 cases are dropping in 48 states. And every state improved its rate of vaccinations. Here’s the…

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against new variants

January 25, 2021 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…

Google Maps will soon display COVID-19 vaccination sites

January 25, 2021 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

Google Maps will soon display locations that offer COVID-19 vaccinations, further bolstering awareness of the virus — and how to avoid it. The…

What to do, and not do, before and after your COVID-19 vaccine shot

January 25, 2021 6:40 AM CNN Newsource

It’s an all-out sprint to get Americans vaccinated against the deadly novel coronavirus. As you prepare to get your shot, here are 10 actions…

The US just marked 25 million COVID-19 cases. Now it’s a race between vaccines and variants

January 24, 2021 5:33 PM CNN Newsource

It took just over a year for the US to go from one to 25 million coronavirus infections. That’s an average of about 67,934 new infections every…

38 Capitol Police officers test positive for COVID-19 after Capitol riot

January 24, 2021 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

More than three dozen Capitol Police officers have tested positive for coronavirus since the Capitol riot on January 6, the union representing the…

Three weeks into harsh lockdown, weary Brits fear it will take much longer to beat the new variant

January 25, 2021 9:13 AM CNN

People in the United Kingdom have been living under lockdown for the past three weeks, hoping their sacrifice would bring the country’s latest…

A rural county in Washington state hasn’t wasted a single Covid-19 vaccine dose. Here’s its secret

January 25, 2021 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

A rural county in Washington state is lapping the field when it comes to distribution of the coronavirus vaccine. A big part of the reason Kittitas…

‘Healthy, young’ Americans will likely get Covid-19 vaccine in mid- to late summer, expert says

January 25, 2021 4:23 AM CNN Newsource

With the US now tallying more than 25 million Covid-19 cases, experts say now is the time to double down on safety measures and speed up vaccine…

181 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

January 24, 2021 5:32 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 181 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

7 strategies for truly restorative rest

January 24, 2021 9:28 AM CNN Newsource

Many people suffer from a chronic sleep deficit, and that was the case even before the pandemic hit — bringing with it stress, fear and…

If you call 911, it can take 2-3 minutes longer to get help now

January 24, 2021 8:29 AM CNN Newsource

Imagine suffering a serious accident and calling 911 but not getting an ambulance immediately. Or having a severe asthma attack and fighting for…

Just over a year since the first reported COVID-19 case in the US, the country nears 25 million infections

January 24, 2021 2:14 AM CNN Newsource

The US is again quickly approaching another grim milestone: 25 million COVID-19 cases in a little more than a year since the country reported its…

CDC reviewing new data that suggests coronavirus variant identified in UK could be more deadly

January 24, 2021 1:37 AM CNN Newsource

Scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are speaking with UK health officials to learn more about British data that suggests…

527 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

January 23, 2021 6:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 527 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 64 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 23, 2021 5:22 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 64 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

The face mask that could end the pandemic

January 23, 2021 8:24 AM CNN Newsource

Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden administration. Biden, who calls wearing masks “a patriotic act,” signed an…

FDA gives approval for syringes to extract an extra dose from vials of COVID-19 vaccine

January 23, 2021 4:59 PM CNN Newsource

As the US set a new daily record for COVID-19 inoculations and states clamored for more vaccine supplies, Pfizer and the FDA said pharmacists and…

A year into the pandemic, health care workers have a new source of hope

January 23, 2021 4:36 PM CNN

Last week, a Covid-19 patient of mine told me he is finally going home after four months in the hospital. His tracheostomy tube has been taken out…

UK should cut its 12-week delay between vaccine doses, doctors group says

January 23, 2021 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

The UK’s decision to wait up to 12 weeks before giving people their second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine should be scrapped,…

CDC reports record number of daily Covid-19 vaccinations as states struggle with supply

January 23, 2021 12:57 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported its biggest one-day increase in Covid-19 vaccinations Friday as more states said they are…

Idaho governor rips state lawmakers amid pandemic concerns

January 22, 2021 9:45 AM Associated Press

Idaho Governor Brad Little is ripping state lawmakers for jeopardizing efforts to fight the coronavirus and called on residents to contact their…

598 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths

January 22, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 598 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…

With limited vaccine, Idaho faces priority group confusion

January 22, 2021 5:22 PM Associated Press

Limited coronavirus vaccine availability, confusion over which Idaho residents should be vaccinated first and rumors of line-jumpers are all…

Severe allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are rare, CDC says

January 22, 2021 4:48 PM CNN Newsource

Severe allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are rare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A CDC report…

Canada working with the US to close travel ‘loophole’

January 22, 2021 3:35 PM CNN Newsource

Canadian officials said Friday they are working with the Biden administration to close what they describe as a travel “loophole” and to…

Seattle ‘vaccine’ peddler arrested for selling untested drug

January 22, 2021 3:43 PM Associated Press

A suburban Seattle man who advertised a supposed COVID-19 “vaccine” he said he created in his personal lab, was arrested Thursday by federal…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 116 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

January 22, 2021 3:38 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 116 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area Friday.…

Study finds 60% of Americans don’t know where or when to get a Covid-19 vaccine

January 22, 2021 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

About 6 in 10 Americans don’t know when or where to get a coronavirus vaccine, according to a survey released Friday from the Kaiser Family…

Minimum-security inmate Wyoming’s 1st to die of COVID-19

January 22, 2021 2:55 PM Associated Press

A man who died in December was Wyoming’s first inmate killed by…

More vaccines could be coming soon and they could be a big boost to the rollout

January 22, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

States may be scrambling for vaccines now, but the United States could see additional COVID-19 vaccines by the end of March, if not sooner. Millions…

Walmart will expand COVID-19 vaccinations to more states

January 22, 2021 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

Walmart is rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine in more states as the Biden administration tries to accelerate distribution. The company has been…

NFL to allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 vaccinated health care workers

January 22, 2021 10:33 AM CNN Newsource

The National Football League is inviting 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to be among the 22,000 fans in attendance at Super Bowl LV next month,…

The US can vaccinate up to 85% of adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with distributing and administering COVID-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of adults by the end…

COVID-19 is causing ambulance delays and longer ER waits — even for those without coronavirus

January 22, 2021 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

Imagine suffering a serious accident and calling 911 but not getting an ambulance immediately. Or having a severe asthma attack and fighting for…

This couple married for 70 years were scheduled to get the COVID-19 vaccine but died from the virus before their appointment

January 22, 2021 6:20 AM CNN Newsource

Childhood sweethearts who were inseparable during their 70 years of marriage died of COVID-19 while holding hands in an Ohio hospital, their family…

Hand sanitizer is hurting more children’s eyes, some severely, study finds. Here’s how to protect your kid

January 22, 2021 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

Hand hygiene is an important way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and, when soap and water isn’t available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is…

CDC still working on goal to double coronavirus sequences to expand hunt for mutations

January 22, 2021 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not meet a goal to quickly ramp up surveillance for possibly dangerous coronavirus mutations,…

The US can vaccinate up to 85% of US adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 5:19 AM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of US adults…

The US ‘can and should’ vaccinate up to 85% of adults by the end of summer, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 1:20 AM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of US adults…

Fauci: Vaccinations will help coronavirus variants from emerging

January 22, 2021 12:51 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 vaccinations will not only help stop the virus from spreading, they will also hamper the coronavirus’ ability to mutate into new…

612 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths

January 21, 2021 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 612 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths on…

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 6:03 PM CNN Newsource

A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s…

‘Fat but fit’ is a myth when it comes to heart health, new study shows

January 21, 2021 5:34 PM CNN Newsource

The negative effects of excess body fat on heart health can’t be canceled out by maintaining an active lifestyle, according to new research.…

Unclaimed 2nd vaccine doses to be re-distributed, gov says

January 21, 2021 6:01 PM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is ordering vaccine shots set aside as second doses be re-distributed as first doses to new people if the original patient…

Idaho nurse heads to California to help fight COVID-19

January 21, 2021 5:36 PM News Team

An Idaho nurse who made the decision to travel to new york during the height of the pandemic there, has decided to now travel to California which is…

Biden says COVID-19 death toll will likely top 500,000 next month, asks Americans to wear mask for his first 100 days

January 21, 2021 2:14 PM CNN Newsource

The COVID-19 death toll in the United States will likely top 500,000 next month, President Joe Biden said in a news conference Thursday, as he…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 9 new deaths

January 21, 2021 3:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Eli Lilly’s antibody therapy helps prevent Covid-19 in nursing homes, drugmaker says

January 21, 2021 3:32 PM CNN Newsource

Eli Lilly and Company’s monoclonal antibody combination therapy helped prevent symptomatic Covid-19 infection among nursing home residents and…

Teton County Wyoming COVID-19 risk moves still higher

January 21, 2021 3:27 PM News Team

A COVID-19 surge has reached such proportions that Teton County, Wyoming health officials have added a new risk level to the county’s public health…

Emerging evidence suggests new coronavirus variant could be problematic for vaccines

January 21, 2021 2:23 PM CNN Newsource

As researchers around the world race to see if new coronavirus variants will pose a problem for the vaccines, a second study in two days says a…

98-year-old woman urges those eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

FOX10 News is hearing from some of the most vulnerable people to COVID-19 who have gotten the…

CDC forecasts up to 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths in the next few weeks

January 21, 2021 6:36 AM CNN Newsource

The United States could face as many as 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths in less than a month, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Lifesaving COVID-19 antibody treatments are plentiful, but still sitting on the shelf

January 21, 2021 5:48 AM CNN Newsource

To treat COVID-19 patients with monoclonal antibodies — one of the few lifesaving treatments available — Piedmont Healthcare in Georgia…

Loss of smell drives COVID-19 survivors to get creative in the kitchen

January 21, 2021 1:48 AM CNN Newsource

Emergency physician Dr. Alex Yeats had just whipped up what seemed like an appetizing dinner option when his wife let him know she wasn’t…

Couples struggle with sleep problems in the COVID-19 pandemic

January 21, 2021 1:45 AM CNN Newsource

Dave Russell is a light sleeper, but he never had any issues sharing a bed with his girlfriend, Izzy James, before the pandemic. Things began to…

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The United States’ one-year coronavirus checkup

January 21, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

We have entered the era of coronavirus anniversaries. Today marks one year since the announcement of the first patient with Covid-19 in the United…

CDC forecasts up to 100,000 more Covid-19 deaths in the next few weeks, although the new director offers a glimmer of hope

January 21, 2021 1:36 AM CNN Newsource

The United States could face as many as 100,000 more Covid-19 deaths in less than a month, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and…

California officials say providers can resume administering Moderna vaccine from a specific lot after pause

January 20, 2021 11:15 PM CNN Newsource

California health officials have given providers the all-clear to “immediately” resume administering the Moderna vaccine from a specific…

High school athletic plan to include more spectators at sporting events

January 20, 2021 4:38 PM News Team

Following a week-long decrease in statewide COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Governor Brad Little announced Wednesday he is instructing the State…

810 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

January 20, 2021 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 810 new COVID-19 cases on…