Health Archives

Jackson Hole health officials issue strong recommendations

March 25, 2020 9:21 AM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming Health Officer Dr. Travis Riddell has released new recommendations aimed at containing the COVID-19 virus. …

Pocatello closing city playgrounds

March 25, 2020 9:10 AM News Team

The city of Pocatello is closing playgrounds in the city’s park system beginning Wednesday. …

‘I’m making masks in avoidance’: Pocatello woman sewing for those in need

March 24, 2020 8:30 PM News Team

For Linda Davies of Pocatello, quarantine is a chance to sew masks for those in need. Davies, 71, is normally involved in estate liquidations and the…

Experts say to practice ‘physical distancing’ not ‘social distancing’

March 24, 2020 5:56 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s so important that we change in our mindset and make a distinction between social distancing and physical…

2 COVID-19 cases reported in Jefferson County

March 24, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming two cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County.…

Yellowstone and Grand Teton are closed to until further notice

March 24, 2020 12:10 PM News Team

Effective immediately, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are closed to all park visitors until further notice.…

Gov. Little talks strategies during statewide teleconference

March 24, 2020 4:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

We are getting more answers into the statewide response to the growing…

Idaho landlords propose rent deferral plan

March 24, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

Apartment landlords have a plan that could help renters affected by COVID-19…

Idaho Falls Police, Idaho Falls Animal Shelter make adjustments in due to COVID-19

March 24, 2020 2:50 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department and the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter are implementing adjustments in conjunction with the world-wide effort to stop…

Snake River Animal Shelter open by appointment only

March 24, 2020 2:25 PM News Team

In an effort to keep staff and community members healthy, Snake River Animal Shelter is currently closed to the general public.…

Stay strong together!

March 24, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

We want to share a message with you from a little boy in China.…

Idaho state board orders 4-week school ‘soft closure’

March 23, 2020 5:51 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education has directed all public school districts and charter schools to immediately implement a “soft closure” of all…

More than 5 dozen Idaho residents confirmed to have COVID-19

March 23, 2020 1:19 PM News Team

With more than five dozen confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Idaho Monday, agencies, businesses and schools continued to work to slow the spread…

Internet providers help ease the financial burden

March 23, 2020 5:23 PM Ariel Schroeder

Internet service providers are trying to make it a little bit easier for customers to deal with the increased demand for data.…

Senior Activity Center to serve curbside lunches

March 23, 2020 6:24 PM News Team

Starting Tuesday, March 24, the Senior Activity Center will be doing curbside lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…

Gov. Little: “Stay home if you are sick”

March 23, 2020 11:46 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little will host a press conference Monday to update Idahoans on the proactive measures the State is taking to help citizens.…

Boise mayor issues social distancing order to slow virus

March 23, 2020 5:56 PM Associated Press

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean has enacted a social distancing order, requiring Boise businesses and venues to keep groups of people to fewer than 10 at…

Bingham County fire departments will deliver groceries, medications and health care items

March 23, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Fire Departments throughout Bingham County are banding together to help the vulnerable population with the delivery of groceries, medications and…

Utah school closure extended during coronavirus outbreak

March 23, 2020 5:13 PM Associated Press

Classes at Utah schools will remain dismissed at least through May 1, Gov. Gary Herbert said Monday as the number of diagnosed cases of the new…

JOANN stores offer a community project to support hospitals

March 23, 2020 5:25 PM Ariel Schroeder

The store is giving out free kits to make protective non-surgical masks and gowns at…

Hailey steps up isolation practices

March 23, 2020 4:57 PM News Team

Hailey Mayor Martha Burke is asking employers to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to employees and their…

Pocatello US District Courthouse to close after positive COVID-19 test

March 23, 2020 4:27 PM News Team

The federal courthouse in Pocatello will close for two…

BYU-Idaho cancels on-campus classes and students want their housing contract terminated. Here’s what the housing association is considering

March 23, 2020 4:54 PM Jilliana Colina

“We have lots of things to consider as complex owners, financial and other obligations, that we have the students are foremost on our minds”…

2 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bannock County

March 23, 2020 12:41 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County.…

Rexburg LDS temple among almost 90 others temporarily closed due to COVID-19

March 23, 2020 10:56 AM News Team

The following temples are temporarily closed due to COVID-19…

Idaho is currently reporting 47 cases

March 22, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Idaho is currently reporting 47…

Man with travel-related COVID-19 first to die in Utah

March 22, 2020 5:09 PM News Team

Utah has reported its first death related to COVID-19. Authorities say a man over 60 had been hospitalized for two days before he died.…

Grocery stores hanging “help wanted” signs to meet COVID-19 demand

March 22, 2020 3:24 PM Ariel Schroeder

Some stores that are remaining open during the outbreak are offering a little financial relief for those laid…

Local grocery stores take a stance on shoppers over-purchasing

March 22, 2020 3:23 PM Ariel Schroeder

Starting this week at least 5 local markets are taking steps to reduce shoppers…

Tips to help reduce coronavirus anxiety

March 22, 2020 3:48 PM Emma Iannacone

It can be hard to escape the constant influx of new, often upsetting, information about the new…

Teton County health officials advise self-isolation

March 22, 2020 3:53 AM News Team

Teton County, Idaho, Teton Valley Health, and the cities of Tetonia, Victor, and Driggs are recommending…

Idaho is currently reporting 43 cases

March 21, 2020 5:04 PM News Team

As of Saturday at 5 p.m., Idaho is currently reporting 43…

No longer second case of COVID-19 reported in Bingham County

March 21, 2020 12:53 PM News Team

outheastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in southeastern Idaho…

Second case of COVID-19 reported in both Teton and Madison Counties

March 21, 2020 4:53 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming two more cases of COVID-19 in its health district.…

Stores designate shopping hours for senior citizens

March 19, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for…

Governor Little and state health director address COVID-19 concerns

March 20, 2020 10:56 PM Todd Kunz

News anchor Todd Kunz talks with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dave Jeppesen, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare about the current COVID-19…

Self-isolation order issued for Blaine County

March 20, 2020 7:57 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has released its Order to Self-Isolate affecting all Blaine County jurisdictions.…

Idaho is currently reporting 32 cases

March 20, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Idaho is currently reporting 32…

‘I thought it was all hype’ Pocatello doctor says we need to act now

March 20, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

Some people in southeast Idaho may feel like we’re watching the coronavirus unfold at a distance. However, one Pocatello physician is sounding the…

Bonneville County creates website to address COVID-19

March 20, 2020 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

The county will continue to update the website with new information and…

UPDATE: Details released on first confirmed COVID-19 case in Bingham County

March 20, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

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

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…