Health Archives

Loads of Love for the community

April 25, 2020 2:44 PM News Team

The Pocatello Christian Outreach Center held its fourth Loads of Love drive at the Pine Ridge Mall on…

Medical professionals sound the alarm over inaccurate antibody testing

April 24, 2020 12:50 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With COVID-19 tests becoming more available, new concerns have medical professionals sounding the alarm over antibody…

Chukars team up to help Food Basket

April 24, 2020 8:24 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the…

Supply chain issues impacting local cattle market

April 24, 2020 7:23 PM News Team

Coronavirus has impacted the supply chain for much of the food industry and the local cattle market is feeling the effects.…

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Lemhi County

April 24, 2020 5:48 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) have confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in a female in her…

867 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,870 cases

April 24, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Friday there are at least 1,870 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Head of Idaho recovery committee sees hope, hard work ahead

April 24, 2020 5:20 PM Associated Press

The head of an economic recovery committee formed by Gov. Brad Little to help the state reopen for business while also battling the coronavirus says…

How antibody testing works

April 24, 2020 12:41 PM News Team

Antibody tests detect antibodies in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID‐19. However, antibody tests are not…

Taiwan gives Wyoming 50,000 face masks for COVID-19 effort

April 24, 2020 12:19 PM Associated Press

Wyoming has received 50,000 protective face masks from the Taiwanese government to protect health care workers and others from the coronavirus, Gov.…

Gov. Little announces 4-stage plan to reopen Idaho

April 23, 2020 9:57 AM News Team

In an effort to instill ‘certainty’ and ‘confidence’ in Idahoans, Governor Brad Little announced a 4-stage plan to reopen Idaho during a…

Updates on local school district’s status

April 17, 2020 1:33 PM News Team

Idaho officials have extended the statewide school closure because of COVID-19 through the end of the academic year, or until social distancing…

Local businesses excited to reopen under Gov. Little’s plan

April 23, 2020 8:44 PM News Team

Businesses such as salons and restaurants will be able to resume regular business during the second stage, should all criteria be met. With a target…

822 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,836 cases

April 23, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,802 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Wyoming working towards “re-opening”

April 23, 2020 3:44 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon unveiled a plan Thursday aimed at easing restrictions and resuming some activities in the state. …

Teton County, Wyoming man is latest COVID-19 victim

April 23, 2020 8:28 AM News Team

A Teton County, Wyoming resident has died of COVID-19. …

Bingham Academy using 3D printers in the fight against coronavirus

April 22, 2020 8:11 PM News Team

Without students, Bingham Academy has put its 3D printers to good use, enrolling them in the fight against coronavirus.…

EIPH hope for economic recovery and safe openings for businesses

April 22, 2020 8:09 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Businesses have been creative in taking new approaches to keep customers safe during this pandemic. The Eastern…

Idaho governor gets flak from own party on virus decisions

April 22, 2020 6:30 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s efforts to flatten the curve and slow the rate of infection and spread of the coronavirus after it made a rapid entry into…

Chukars hosting COVID-19 supply drive

April 22, 2020 5:00 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are doing their part to be good neighbors during these trying times. The defending Pioneer…

Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 1,800

April 22, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,802 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Adapting Idaho’s public education system in unprecedented times

April 22, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield released the following…

Idaho activist arrested for refusing to leave playground

April 22, 2020 11:32 AM Associated Press

An anti-vaccine activist was arrested in Idaho after she repeatedly refused orders by police to leave a playground that had been closed because of…

Chrome near the Dome: Cars, coffee and conversation

April 21, 2020 6:48 PM News Team

A group of classic car lovers has found a way to continue meeting in person, even with social distancing guidelines.…

Idaho COVID-19 recoveries pass 700, 1,766 cases

April 21, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are 710 recovered COVID-19 cases in…

Four Covid-19 deaths on Wind River Reservation

April 21, 2020 3:57 PM News Team

Four members of the Northern Arapahoe Tribe died of COVID-19 in Fremont County, Wyoming Monday…

Idaho couple accused of violating order with yard sale

April 21, 2020 4:01 PM Associated Press

An Idaho resident was issued a citation after authorities say she was in violation of Republican Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order after…

Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics

April 21, 2020 3:14 PM Associated Press

Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be…

SIPH to coordinate COVID-19 testing in Pocatello

April 21, 2020 3:04 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) says it should be ready to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing starting Thursday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4:30…

FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area

April 21, 2020 1:43 PM Emma Iannacone

Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…

Deaths of 4 tribal members boosts Wyoming COVID-19 toll to 6

April 21, 2020 11:48 AM Associated Press

The deaths of four Northern Arapaho tribal members has raised the number of people killed by the coronavirus in Wyoming to…

46 of Idaho’s 48 coronavirus deaths were people over 60

April 21, 2020 10:21 AM News Team

Idaho state health officials say all but two of Idaho’s 48 confirmed coronavirus deaths have been people over the age of 60.…

27 of Utah’s 28 coronavirus deaths were people over 55

April 21, 2020 10:02 AM Associated Press

Utah state health officials say all but one of Utah’s 28 confirmed coronavirus deaths have been people over the age of 55.…

Substance use disorder treatment can now be offered through virtual appointments

April 20, 2020 6:27 PM Jilliana Colina

Idaho is top ten in the nation for mis-use of prescription opioids, according to recent studies done by the national survey on drug use and health.…

Wyoming governor engages with COVID-19 protesters at Capitol

April 20, 2020 5:25 PM Associated Press

Flanked by bodyguards wearing virus-protection face masks, Gov. Mark Gordon told about 100 raucous protesters Monday he didn’t know when Wyoming…

660 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,736 cases

April 20, 2020 5:12 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho officials reported on Monday there are 660 recovered COVID-19 cases in Idaho. The state says, “Presumed…

With schools closed, more Idaho students start farm jobs

April 20, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

With students completing school work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, officials say more youths are filling their days by doing farm labor…

585 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,672 cases

April 18, 2020 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Sunday there are 585 recovered COVID-19 cases in…

Children may be more vulnerable to abuse during quarantine

April 19, 2020 1:58 PM Emma Iannacone

Children stuck at home without access to care and support systems is putting them in a vulnerable spot, experts…

Local woman selling stickers for quarantine graduates of 2020

April 18, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

A local woman is helping seniors commemorate a special graduation with unique…

First responders and healthcare workers get hydration donation from local distributor

April 17, 2020 4:10 PM Todd Kunz

Watkins Distributing makes a donation to first responders and healthcare workers on the front line of COVID-19…

Senior Solutions helps most vulnerable

April 17, 2020 8:46 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If you are a senior and need a mask or help with your errands, help is only an email or phone call away. Senior…

Doing it right: Tips for home health and wellness

April 17, 2020 9:00 PM News Team

In these unprecedented times, people are doing things at home they may never have expected to.…

Utah governor aims to reopen restaurants, gyms in early May

April 17, 2020 6:18 PM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says the state is aiming to reopen restaurants and gyms and resume elective surgeries in early May under a plan to gradually…

City of Hailey allows isolation order to expire

April 17, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

The Hailey City Council voted to allow Hailey’s Isolation Order to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020.…

453 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,655 cases

April 17, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Friday there are 453 recovered COVID-19 cases in…

Wyoming governor: Reopening decision to be ‘data-driven’

April 17, 2020 4:30 PM Associated Press

Testing ability and statistics rather than a schedule will determine when places in Wyoming ordered closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus…

Hundreds defy Idaho’s stay-at-home order at Capitol protest

April 17, 2020 4:25 PM Associated Press

More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Friday afternoon in defiance of Gov. Brad Little’s extension of the statewide…

Virus: Idaho school district furloughs 145 employees

April 17, 2020 1:21 PM Associated Press

A school district in Idaho has furloughed more than half of its employees due to the extended coronavirus…

LDS Church releases guidelines for weddings, funerals, ordinances during COVID-19 pandemic

April 17, 2020 1:05 PM News Team

The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new guidelines for church leaders and members on weddings,…

Distributing food to those in need

April 16, 2020 8:18 PM Adrian Luevano

The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…

IACP asking for state’s help to serve those with disabilities

April 16, 2020 6:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Association of Community Providers, a group serving those in Idaho with disabilities, is asking for assistance from the state government.…

Idaho reports 390 recovered COVID-19 cases

April 16, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials report there are 390 recovered cases of COVID-19 in…

Commercial COVID-19 testing-labs could be here sooner than you think

April 16, 2020 3:22 PM News Team

Southeast Idaho has reported 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Thursday afternoon. While that number seems low, the health district says it could be…

State Board of Education approved criteria for schools to resume normal operations

April 16, 2020 2:34 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved minimum criteria for public school districts and charter schools to use in deciding whether to resume…

Key points of Governor Little’s stay‐home order extension

April 16, 2020 11:00 AM News Team

Governor Little’s statewide stay‐home order was updated and extended through April 30 on Wednesday.…

Idaho Falls Fire Department adjusts protocols in response to COVID-19

April 16, 2020 10:46 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Since the beginning of March, the Idaho Falls Fire Department has been working closely with local officials and fire…

Tough times at Tough Guy Lanes

April 15, 2020 7:01 PM News Team

Many businesses are facing hard times due to social distancing protocols, especially ones that rely on customer participation. For example – bowling.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,587

April 15, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

There are at least 1,587 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local…

Wyoming reports second COVID-19 death

April 15, 2020 10:42 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Health says a Laramie County man has died of the Coronavirus disease. …

Governor Little extends stay-at-home order through April 30 with exceptions

April 14, 2020 10:32 AM News Team, Associated Press

Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding the stay-home order on Wednesday at 11 a.m. You can watch that press conference on our…

6 more Idaho COVID-19 deaths reported, 11 new cases

April 14, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

There are at least 1,464 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Tuesday from the local health…

COVID-19 changing real estate practices

April 14, 2020 7:57 PM News Team

Coronavirus-related safety precautions may make real estate traditions, like open houses and agents driving potential buyers from house to house,…

Idaho’s coronavirus protective gear will last about 2 weeks

April 14, 2020 3:38 PM Associated Press

Idaho has enough gowns, face shields, gloves and other medical supplies to last for two weeks in dealing with the coronavirus and that more supplies…

Governor Little addresses statewide progress to fight COVID-19

April 14, 2020 5:54 PM Ariel Schroeder

Billions of dollars in financial relief is coming our way from the federal…

CDC sends research team to Wyoming

April 14, 2020 3:05 PM News Team

Wyoming’s low population density may become a working research project for the Centers for Disease…

Utah becomes latest state to cancel rest of school year

April 14, 2020 2:47 PM Associated Press

Utah is joining more than 20 other states in canceling in-person classes at public schools for the rest of the school year to prevent the spread of…

PCSD 25 extends remote learning for duration of school year

April 14, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees voted to continue remote learning for the duration of the school year in a special…

Jackson looks to post-COVID economic recovery

April 14, 2020 9:15 AM News Team

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has launched an Economic Recovery Task Force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,453

April 13, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

There are at least 1,453 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…

Health providers waive C-19 cost-sharing

April 13, 2020 2:09 PM News Team

Five Idaho health insurance carriers waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and…

Wyoming reports first COVID-19 death

April 13, 2020 12:35 PM News Team

Wyoming has recorded its first COVID-19 related…

Renovations complete at Behavioral Health Center

April 13, 2020 11:08 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has completed a year-long renovation of the Behavioral Health Center. …

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,426

April 12, 2020 5:55 PM News Team

There are at least 1,426 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Sunday from the local health…

Idaho COVID-19 cases near 1,400

April 10, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

There are at least 1,396 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Friday from the local health…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up 11 from Friday

April 11, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

There are at least 1,407 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Saturday from the local health…

Border county concerned about the spread of COVID-19

April 11, 2020 11:33 AM News Team

MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for…

COVID-19 case numbers rise as health officials seek reliable tests

April 11, 2020 7:01 AM News Team

St. John’s Health CEO Dr. Paul Beaupre says he is postponing testing of health care workers and emergency first responders for COVID-19 antibody…

Crushing the Curve in Idaho

April 10, 2020 8:52 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For Crush the Curve Idaho, the first thing to figure out was how to get supplies when the whole country is looking…

ISU instructor helping students get hands-on experience from home

April 10, 2020 7:26 PM News Team

An Idaho State University automotive instructor is working to give his students the hands-on learning experience they need to learn from home.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,353, 3 new cases in Bonneville County

April 9, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

There are at least 1,353 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Thursday from the local health…

Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure

April 9, 2020 7:08 PM News Team

Nobody knows for sure when the next time you’ll be able to walk into a movie theatre is. But, despite the closures, there’s still some action…

District uses donations to purchase personal mobile hotspots

April 9, 2020 4:22 PM Todd Kunz

Bonneville School District #93 purchased mobile hotspots with donations from the Internet Connectivity Fund for students in…

1,232 confirmed Idaho COVID-19 cases

April 8, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

There are at least 1,232 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health…

People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus

April 9, 2020 3:04 PM Emma Iannacone

People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t…

Teton County, Wyoming reports 45 COVID-19 cases

April 9, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming is reporting 45 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community, as of Thursday…

The need for blood is constant

April 8, 2020 8:06 PM Adrian Luevano

Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home…

Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus

April 8, 2020 7:50 PM News Team

Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the…

How to make rent during the pandemic

April 8, 2020 5:03 PM Ariel Schroeder

They say home is where the heart is but that can be a big issue for renters.…

Ketchum to participate in COVID-19 study

April 8, 2020 4:02 PM News Team

A COVID-19 antibody study will focus on Blaine County. …

Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert

April 8, 2020 3:58 PM Emma Iannacone

On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…

Community Food Basket receives tremendous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

April 8, 2020 10:46 AM Ariel Schroeder

Our neighbors in need are about to get a big dose of relief from food…

Tips on how to work better from home

April 8, 2020 1:00 PM News Team

With more and more people working from home, some may find it hard to set up a functional work-space outside the…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,210

April 7, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

There are at least 1,210 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Tuesday from the local health…

Blackfoot School District will move to 4-day week

April 7, 2020 8:12 PM News Team

School districts statewide are deciding what to do with the remainder of the academic year. In Blackfoot, no decision has been made yet, but the…

Many COVID-19 cases have been classified as ‘community transmission’

April 7, 2020 5:42 PM Jilliana Colina

“We too are frustrated with the situation we find ourselves in right now with not having enough testing to be able to offer to everyone that wants…

Participate in Tuesday’s statewide telephone town hall

April 6, 2020 6:12 PM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little, health experts and AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday to provide updated information and answer…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,170, 13 deaths reported

April 6, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

There are at least 1,170 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…

Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Bonneville County

April 6, 2020 5:06 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health reported another positive COVID-19 test result for a male in his 30s in Bonneville County…

Soft closures for all Idaho schools extended

April 3, 2020 12:17 PM News Team, Associated Press

Idaho officials have extended the statewide school closure because of the coronavirus through the end of the academic year, or until social…

How to make an easy cloth face covering

April 6, 2020 4:45 PM Jilliana Colina

Many patients with COVID-19 lack symptoms and even those who eventually do develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before they even show…