Snowstorm in Utah delays work, cancels some COVID-19 testing
A snowstorm in Utah has delayed business hours, closed doors for the day and postponed COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, weather officials…
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A snowstorm in Utah has delayed business hours, closed doors for the day and postponed COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, weather officials…
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As the debate rages over when it’s safe for children to resume in-person classes, 28 states plus Washington, DC, are allowing some or all of…
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The world’s first COVID-19 human challenge study will begin within a month in the UK, deliberately exposing up to 90 healthy young people to…
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People who survive a bout of COVID-19 with mild symptoms or even no symptoms may be able to thank their Neanderthal ancestors, a new study suggests.…
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Lowering COVID-19 cases across the US isn’t only critical to helping prevent another surge fueled by variants — it also makes vaccines…
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Fully vaccinated people can now skip quarantine even if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for…
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While many Americans were dealing with how to stay warm Tuesday, some vaccine providers were dealing with the news that some shipments were running…
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Going back more than a hundred years, New York has held the dubious distinction of being a corruption leader among US states and has struggled to…
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President Joe Biden took part in his first town hall since entering the White House last month, answering questions from CNN’s Anderson Cooper…
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President Joe Biden would only commit to a return to normal by next Christmas during a CNN town hall on Tuesday, saying he did not want to boost…
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Idaho officials reported 462 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new…
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Local health officials reported 80 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…
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Vaccine distribution slowed in many areas because of winter storms engulfing much of the country Monday and Tuesday. Here are the localities and…
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About 105 million Americans throughout the county remain under a winter storm warning or watch as many deal with frustrating power outages and…
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The COVID-19 vaccine rollout started as a trickle. But the pace has steadily picked up each week, more than tripling in the first month under the…
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Millions of Americans reeling from a deadly storm and massive power outages are about to get walloped by more winter weather. Already, about 2,000…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said vaccines won’t be available to the “general public” before mid- to late May or early June, he told…
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A mass vaccination clinic will open this week on ISU’s campus to serve the…
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The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci has been honored with a top international prize for his work combating the coronavirus and other infectious diseases. He is one of…
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The US on Monday reported more than 53,800 new COVID-19 infections: its lowest daily case count since October and a vastly different number from…
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Several gorillas are back in public view for visitors at the San Diego Zoo after making a full recovery from COVID-19, according to an update from…
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Kudos to everyone who has been doubling down on mask wearing and social distancing. Health experts say your efforts are paying off. But with only 4%…
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Is it possible to make bars safe in a pandemic? One experiment in Scotland last summer went flat, according to new research published Monday in the…
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A genetic test used to detect common traits many people share is not reliable in identifying rare disease-causing variations, such as those that can…
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Adella Bond fired her revolver outside her window into the South Philadelphia air, hoping to attract police as a mob of Irish American people…
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Vaccine distribution in states and cities across the US are slowing down because of winter storms that have left more than a third of the continental…
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Vaccine distribution in states and cities across the US are slowing down because of winter storms that have left more than a third of the continental…
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday defended his administration’s decision to delay releasing data on Covid-19 deaths in long-term care…
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After a long day of working from home, Hadly Clark spends her evening hours mindlessly swiping through her phone. She powers through her usual…
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Children are missing out on preventative dental care including teeth cleaning and checkups during the pandemic, according to a new survey. COVID-19…
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Last May, Steve Bates’ phone rang. The UK was in the midst of its first national lockdown — there was a stay-at-home order, schools and…
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Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine appears to reduce symptomatic coronavirus infections by more than 90% in the real world, Israeli researchers…
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A grim new forecast confirms what experts have been warning amid declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations: when it comes to the pandemic, the…
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Researchers said Sunday they have identified a batch of similar troubling mutations in coronavirus samples circulating in the United States.…
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An increasing number of people around the world are opting to go solo. The number of American men and women who have never been married, are divorced…
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On April 16, Angelina Proia was one of thousands of people tuned in to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daily Covid-19 briefing. That day early in…
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More than 38 million Americans have so far received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine — but it’s not the vaccinations that…
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Investigators from the World Health Organization (WHO) looking into the origins of coronavirus in China have discovered signs the outbreak was much…
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A grim new forecast confirms what experts have been warning amid declining Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations: when it comes to the pandemic, the…
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but how can you miss your love if they never go away? It’s a question many couples may be asking this…
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Idaho officials reported 258 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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Local health officials reported 77 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area Saturday.…
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Though officials and health experts say the end of the Covid-19 pandemic will rely on a large proportion of Americans being inoculated, nearly a…
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Who needs Valentine’s Day during a year when getting close to people means you could catch a lot more than a case of lovesick? This is the…
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Though officials and health experts say the end of the Covid-19 pandemic will rely on a large proportion of Americans being inoculated, nearly a…
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More retail pharmacies around the country began administering Covid-19 vaccines by appointment on Friday under a new federal program that is shipping…
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Adam Bayer and his wife Traci own Hillcrest Pharmacy, located in the 11,000-person town of Vernon, Texas. It’s one of the pharmacies receiving…
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Idaho officials reported 349 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths on…
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Nearly 73 million children — about 99% of the US population under the age of 18 — live in such a “high transmission”…
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When AJ McCulloch received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, she said a wave of emotions overcame her — but the strongest was relief.…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso…
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As a third vaccine against Covid-19 stands ready to be evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization, I feel the…
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The precautions that we are taking because of the virus may be having a positive effect on influenza…
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The number of new COVID-19 cases on the Idaho State University campus remained relatively low this…
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Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released guidelines for reopening schools, including “five key mitigation…
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A ski resort in Colorado has had a COVID-19 outbreak, with over 100 active infections among its employees. The Colorado Department of Public Health…
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The Idaho State University COVID-19 testing site and the COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on February…
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says air travelers to Canada will quarantine in a hotel starting on Feb. 22 to await the result of a coronavirus test.…
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Can vitamin C and zinc help you fight off…
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Once one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, the might of the United States passport has been diminished during the pandemic.…
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As a third vaccine against COVID-19 stands ready to be evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization, I feel the…
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Like most Canadian seniors, David and Carol Green have been patient and even good humored about the pandemic waves that have kept them house-bound…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought loss and pain to family after family. For one Kansas family, it first took Roger Collins away from them. Then it…
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Shipments of COVID-19 vaccines will be headed to pharmacies this week under a federal program that aims to get more people vaccinated quickly.…
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More retail pharmacies around the country will start to administer COVID-19 vaccines by appointment Friday under a new federal program that is…
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After reviewing input from parents and staff, the Idaho Falls District 91 School Board has approved some adjustments to its learning plan. …
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Can vitamin C and zinc help you fight off Covid-19? No, not even at high doses, according to the first randomized clinical trial to test the two…
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In Western culture, romantic letters have been part of Valentine’s Day since the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, best known for “The…
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Idaho officials reported 323 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Two Idaho Democratic House staffers tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, including one who had contact with House Minority Leader Ilana…
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Former President Donald Trump’s condition after testing positive for COVID-19 became so concerning last October that there was talk of putting…
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Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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If you’re planning to travel to Mexico, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
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Just three weeks ago, Teton County, Wyoming created a new high-risk category to describe the COVID-19 risk to residents and recorded 494 new cases. …
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The United States could start letting the general public have access to COVID-19 vaccines in April, and the country may be able to inoculate most…
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Tocilizumab, an intravenous anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis, has been shown to reduce the risk of death for patients…
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week is set to release highly anticipated new guidance for getting children physically back to…
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A variant suspected of helping fuel a surge of coronavirus in Brazil’s Amazon region shows up in Minnesota. Another that’s been worrying…
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While vaccinations are ramping up across the United States and many parts of the world, some preliminary studies have suggested the current vaccines…
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People who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus — right now that means with two doses of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna…
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During Wednesday night’s Bonneville School District 93 Board Meeting, the board voted 3-1 to change the district’s mask policy effective on March…
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COVID-19 case numbers in Tanzania have risen considerably since January, says the United States embassy in the country’s largest city, Dar es…
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“Where are the stamps?” I asked my wife. “I can’t believe you are asking me. They are right where they always are,” she…
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At least 83% of Alabama’s Black population lived in counties where life expectancy among Black people did not meet age requirements for vaccine…
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Idaho officials reported 458 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…
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Local health officials reported 117 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area Wednesday.…
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A local nonprofit, Ride on Dads, is partnering with Pebble Creek Ski Area to host a fundraiser for prostate cancer…
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Teton County Health Department has received notice from the Wyoming Department of Health it will be receiving additional doses of the COVID-19…
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More Americans say they are confident about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, but supplies are limited and new variants are raising concerns across the…
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A once-a-week injected diabetes drug helped overweight and obese people lose an average of 15% of their body weight over 16 months, researchers…
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Let’s face it: Even as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, everyone but small children will still need to wear a face mask for the…
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Some say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it also keeps you safer, according to the latest guidelines from the US Centers for Disease…
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Target is offering an incentive beyond cash to encourage its workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine: a free ride. The chain on Wednesday said it will give…
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The owner of a burger joint in Cheyenne has defied public health orders in Wyoming issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic, arguing he had to…
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Double masking can significantly improve protection, new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Researchers found that…
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About one in 10 Americans — nearly 32.9 million people — have so far received at least a first dose of the two-part COVID-19 vaccines,…
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The number of new COVID-19 cases reported across the globe has declined for a fourth week in a row, according to data from the World Health…
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Mickey Williams’ long battle with COVID-19 and the complications caused by the virus is not over yet, but she can see the light at the end of the…
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