Michigan vaccine rebuff puts Biden and a top ally in a dicey political spot
An uncomfortable disagreement with Michigan has handed President Joe Biden his most controversial and politically unpalatable moment yet since…
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COVID-19 media briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 4:30 p.m. MDT…
Continue Reading Children’s healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias
School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day. Researchers analyzed the diets of…
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Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday
You can participate in an hour-long statewide telephone town hall with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director…
Continue Reading WHO calls for ‘reality check’ as global COVID-19 cases surge for seventh week
The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon…
Continue Reading Here’s what can help the US soon see a COVID-19 turnaround, Fauci says
US officials are racing to vaccinate as many Americans as possible to beat another COVID-19 surge — and doses are being administered at a…
Continue Reading Vaccine passport apps are about to be everywhere. It could get complicated
As the vaccine rollout continues to accelerate and the broader US economy prepares to reopen, talk of vaccine verification apps has heated up. Tech…
Continue Reading Michigan could see its worst COVID-19 case surge yet, official warns. Some say more measures are needed
With an alarming rise in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, officials say Michigan is now a hotspot for the virus in the US. And…
Continue Reading How to plan a safe trip to the swimming pool
Where is the fun in warm weather if you can’t take a dip in a cold pool? And now that some people have received COVID-19 vaccines, has the risk…
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How the US hit its vaccine stride
With an average of 3.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine administered each day, the United States is on pace to hit another vaccination milestone:…
Continue Reading Fauci says we can’t end mitigation measures now even with impressive vaccine rollout
While the rollout of vaccines in the United States is “really impressive,” Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN on Monday, Americans still need to…
Continue Reading B.1.1.7 variant more transmissible but does not increase disease severity, two new studies suggest
Two new studies suggest that the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant, which was first identified in the United Kingdom, is more transmissible, but the…
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538 new Idaho COVID-19 cases over the weekend, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 538 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the…
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COVID-19 vaccine supply in eastern Idaho
There is more supply than demand for COVID-19 vaccinations in our communities, but that may not be a good sign in our battle for the…
Continue Reading CDC studies find racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 hospitalizations, ER visits
Racial and ethnic minority groups had higher rates of hospitalization for Covid-19 and sought emergency department care for Covid-19 more when…
Continue Reading FEMA overwhelmed by calls on first day to apply for $9,000 for Covid-19 funeral expenses
Families who lost loved ones to Covid-19 can now get help with funeral expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, though the program got…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 76 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 4 new deaths
Local health officials reported 76 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new COVID-19 related deaths…
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FEMA accepting applications for up to $9,000 for COVID-19 funeral expenses
Families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 can now get help with funeral expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The agency launched on…
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Survey shows effect of outsize of job loss on Utah women
New data shows nearly 16% of Utah women have withdrawn in some way from the workplace during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Continue Reading The COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective, and the chance of an adverse reaction is rare
Vaccinations are ramping up across the US. More than 175 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, according to CNN’s…
Continue Reading Michigan’s COVID-19 crisis could be a sign of what’s to come for the US, expert says
As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven’t yet…
Continue Reading Chinese COVID-19 vaccine efficacy is ‘not high,’ top health official admits
The efficacy of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines is “not high” and authorities are weighing options to bolster protection — including…
Continue Reading As vaccinations keep rising, so do COVID-19 hospitalizations among those who aren’t vaccinated
First, the good news: The United States reported a record-high 4.6 million doses of vaccines administered in one day, according to data published…
Continue Reading How to fly safely a year into the pandemic
Would-be travelers are crooning a new theme song: “Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away.” Bottled up yearnings to…
Continue Reading Losing a long-term spouse can be deadly, studies show
The world has joined Queen Elizabeth II in sorrow over the loss Friday of her husband of seven decades, Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, just…
Continue Reading COVID-19 hospitalizations among younger people are rising in the US — especially in one region
The US just hit a record high of about 4.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines reported administered in one day, according to data published Saturday…
Continue Reading Wearing masks could save at least 14,000 people from COVID-19 deaths by August, model predicts
An influential COVID-19 model has predicted the total number of US deaths from the virus by August 1, a number that researchers say will be impacted…
Continue Reading How to make your gym workout less risky during the pandemic
Now that more people are getting vaccinated against coronavirus, is this the moment to trade your neighborhood cycle for a motivating spin class at…
Continue Reading Regeneron says its Covid-19 antibody cocktail helps prevent symptomatic Covid-19
New Phase 3 trial data finds a single shot of Regeneron’s Covid-19 antibody cocktail was able to prevent symptomatic Covid-19 among people…
Continue Reading When should you get the vaccine if you have had Covid-19? Dr. Wen explains
Over 175.1 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the United States as of April 9, but many people still have questions…
Continue Reading The 30% who could end the pandemic
When losing soldiers flee a battlefield — or people migrate in search of a better life — they are voting with their feet. “Foot…
Continue Reading How we get to herd immunity
When losing soldiers flee a battlefield — or people migrate in search of a better life — they are voting with their feet. “Foot…
Continue Reading How to survive hotel quarantine
Being stuck in isolation in a small hotel room for days on end with no option to leave could easily have been the basis for a fly-on-the-wall wall…
Continue Reading For many sufferers of long Covid, proving they are sick is a big part of the battle
Lyth Hishmeh kept feeling ill months after contracting coronavirus a year ago in March. He had chest pain and couldn’t concentrate. At 26 years…
Continue Reading How to speak to someone who’s hesitant to get vaccinated
As a pediatrician, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez spends many of her days with nervous moms and dads listening to reasons why they’re worried about…
Continue Reading Will a US/UK travel corridor be a reality this summer?
Maybe it’s falling asleep on the red-eye flight, dreaming of gleaming skyscrapers before waking up to views of Long Island, ready to live out…
Continue Reading FDA will evaluate Pfizer’s request to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 ‘as quickly as possible,’ acting commissioner says
The Food and Drug Administration will evaluate “as quickly as possible” Pfizer’s request to expand the emergency use authorization…
Continue Reading 312 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 312 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Pfizer asks FDA to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old
Pfizer on Friday asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine to expand its use in people ages 12-15 in…
Continue Reading As the US races to vaccinate the country, J&J vaccine distribution will slow down 84% next week
Just as the Biden administration is moving up its deadline to make vaccine eligibility available to all adults by April 19, the supply of at least…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Utah mask mandate to end; some businesses keep requirement
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – A statewide mask mandate in Utah is scheduled to expire Saturday, but some businesses and government facilities have said face…
Continue Reading How to quarantine your child exposed to Covid-19 at school
Ping! It’s the email you’ve been dreading — your child may have been exposed to Covid-19 at school. How are you to cope with the…
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A year after COVID-19 superspreader, family finds closure
It’s been over a year since a choir practice in Washington state sickened 53 people and killed two, becoming one of the first known COVID-19…
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1st Choice Urgent Care opens in Shelley
A much-needed urgent care has opened in Shelley.…
Continue Reading Analysis: COVID-19 vaccinations are climbing. But familiar mistakes could lead to more misery
For more than a year, the US has battled a ruthless enemy: a novel virus that took no mercy on American communities, crippled hospital systems and…
Continue Reading More than half of rural residents have received a COVID-19 vaccine or plan to, but hesitancy remains high, analysis finds
More than half of rural residents in the US have received a COVID-19 vaccine or plan to, but one in five still say they will definitely not get…
Continue Reading Government vaccine advisers say they don’t foresee AstraZeneca vaccine being used in the US
Vaccine advisers to the federal government tell CNN they don’t foresee AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine being used in the United States,…
Continue Reading These people thrived in pandemic isolation — and aren’t ready to return to ‘normal’ socializing
The pandemic has disrupted the rhythm of many lives in almost every discernible way. People work differently. We play differently. Many of us are…
Continue Reading More than 1 in 4 US adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
As the US aims to ramp up inoculations to win the race against COVID-19 variants, more than 1 in 4 adults are now fully vaccinated. While more than…
Continue Reading The danger of a giant COVID belly flop
As more and more vaccinations are administered in the US, the COVID-19 story, which once was nothing more than a tale of enormous tragedy, now has a…
Continue Reading AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine: How common are blood clots and should I be worried?
Following weeks of speculation about whether Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine might be connected to dozens of cases of blood clots…
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LOCAL LINKS: Royal Theaters
While movie theaters across the U.S. are reopening more than a year after cinemas went completely dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some local…
Continue Reading 310 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 310 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Official: COVID-19 variants likely spreading across Idaho
An Idaho official says concerning coronavirus variants are likely spreading across the state, intensifying pressure to speed up vaccination efforts.…
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Cheyenne Frontier Days to continue under safety protocols
The outdoor rodeo Cheyenne Frontier Days will continue as planned this year after being forced to cancel last year during the coronavirus…
Continue Reading You’re vaccinated now, so can you go to a restaurant? What you should know
As the vaccinated percentage of the population increases, you may be wondering whether now is finally the time to enjoy a meal that isn’t…
Continue Reading Fauci says new COVID-19 cases are at a disturbing level as the US is primed for a surge
The number of new COVID-19 cases has plateaued at a “disturbingly high level,” and the US is at risk from a new surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci…
Continue Reading There’s a lot of debate about vaccine passports right now. What are they, and how would they work?
With millions of Americans being vaccinated against COVID-19 every day, a heated debate is underway — do these people need proof of…
Continue Reading How parents make the workplace better for everyone
The pandemic has pushed millions of parents, largely women, to cut back on work, or leave their jobs altogether. This has resulted in many losses for…
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COVID “long-haulers” get recognized by Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
What determines a person as a “long-hauler” or “long covid” hasn’t been decided by health care providers or researchers, but one study used the…
Continue Reading A conundrum for hospitals: How to vaccinate their sick patients against Covid-19
In my first year as a doctor, I’ve cared for many patients who eagerly wait their turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine. It should be coming soon.…
Continue Reading EU agency finds AstraZeneca vaccine can cause rare blood clots, as UK advises other shots for under-30s
European drug regulators have confirmed a link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 shot and rare blood clots, as UK authorities recommended that…
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Idaho governor bans mandated COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’
Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Wednesday banning state government from requiring or issuing COVID-19 “vaccine…
Continue Reading 349 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 349 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
Continue Reading In the race to vaccinate against COVID-19, willing adults in some states may be waiting all year
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he expected all states to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults by April 19, and at the current pace…
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Salt Lake to keep mask mandate after Utah lifts state rule
Salt Lake City will continue its mask mandate after it is lifted statewide April 10, the mayor said Wednesday, though the rest of the county decided…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 81 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths in the area
Local health officials reported 81 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area…
Continue Reading UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, says CDC chief
The coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom is now the most common strain of coronavirus in the United States, US Centers for…
Continue Reading 5 states account for 43% of the country’s new COVID-19 cases in the past week
Just five states have accounted for about 43% of new coronavirus cases over the last week, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. New York,…
Continue Reading Can your unvaccinated children visit family indoors? What you should know
At this point of the pandemic, the idea of visiting extended family again may be a bright spot after a dark year. Some people have been vaccinated…
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Half of US adults could have a COVID-19 vaccine dose by the weekend, but experts say it’s too soon to declare victory
The US is on track to vaccinate half of all adults by the weekend with at least one COVID-19 shot, according to a White House adviser, but that does…
Continue Reading A third of COVID-19 survivors suffer ‘brain disease,’ study shows
As many as one in three people infected with COVID-19 have longer term mental health or neurological symptoms, researchers reported Tuesday. They…
Continue Reading California says it will fully reopen in June, citing falling COVID-19 case rates
California, the first state to implement a lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic, plans to fully reopen activities and businesses beginning June 15,…
Continue Reading Why young people are not safe from COVID-19 — Dr. Wen explains
There has been a worrisome trend emerging in recent weeks: Cases among younger people are rising. In Michigan, hospitalizations among people in their…
Continue Reading European agency finds AstraZeneca shot can cause rare blood clots but benefits outweigh risk
The safety committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has found that the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine can cause unusual blood clots with…
Continue Reading European Medicines Agency finds AstraZeneca shot can cause rare blood clots with low platelet count
The safety committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has found that the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine can cause unusual blood clots with…
Continue Reading A New York woman is looking forward to the future with her family after receiving the first trachea transplant
After years of struggling to breathe and fearing she might suffocate in her sleep, Sonia Sein says she feels well enough to dance around with her…
Continue Reading 346 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 346 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
Continue Reading Would a delayed second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine end the pandemic sooner?
The race to beat the coronavirus variants, and to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible has intensified a debate in the scientific…
Continue Reading Youth sports and other extracurriculars are spreading COVID-19, health officials say
Children may be spreading COVID-19 through extracurricular activities like sports, health officials say. After-school activities are creating…
Continue Reading Black adults report bias in health care at higher rates than White and Latino people, study finds
Black adults were more likely than their White and Latino/Hispanic counterparts to report having been discriminated against or judged unfairly by a…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 147 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 4 new deaths
Local health officials reported 147 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths in the area Tuesday.…
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Bannock County looks forward to eventful summer, vaccinations pick up
After a year of cancellations, postponements, and virtual gatherings, Bannock County is looking forward to an eventful…
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Law blocks Utah government from requiring COVID-19 vaccines
A new law blocks Utah’s government from requiring people to get COVID-19 vaccines, but companies can use so-called vaccine passports to determine…
Continue Reading Biden moves deadline for all US adults to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine to April 19
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he is moving up his deadline for states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine…
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COVID-19 media briefing set Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MST…
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte tests positive for COVID-19
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte tested positive for COVID-19 Monday after experiencing mild symptoms on Sunday, according to his office. The Republican…
Continue Reading Idaho to get nearly $21 million to boost vaccine uptake
Idaho will receive nearly $21 million in federal funds to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine and to improve access among racial and ethnic…
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Oregon governor expands vaccines to all on April 19
All Oregon residents age 16 and up will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 19.…
Continue Reading A dangerous Covid-19 variant has spread to all 50 US states. Experts worry it could send cases surging
The highly contagious Covid-19 variant first identified in the UK has now been reported in every state in the US, and experts are concerned spreading…
Continue Reading Biden set to announce he’s moving deadline for all US adults to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine to April 19
President Joe Biden plans to announce Tuesday that he is moving up his deadline for states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus…
Continue Reading Why teens are vulnerable to addiction and how adults can support them
As informal as today’s parents are compared with previous generations, there remains a handful of uncomfortable subjects. Alcohol and drug use…
Continue Reading How to talk about alcohol and drugs with kids of all ages
As informal as today’s parents are compared with previous generations, there remains a handful of uncomfortable subjects. Alcohol and drug use…
Continue Reading 318 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 318 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 142 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death
Local health officials reported 142 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area…
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SIPH adds one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine to clinic schedule
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is adding the one dose Johnson and Johnson’s Jansen Vaccine to its community clinics.…
Continue Reading “Staggering” number of children have lost at least one parent to Covid-19, model estimates
More than a year into the pandemic, children’s lives may be starting to look more normal as an increasing number of people get vaccinated and…
Continue Reading Illinois bar opening event linked to 46 Covid-19 cases, a school closure and hospitalization, CDC report says
A rural Illinois bar opening event in February was linked to a Covid-19 outbreak of at least 46 cases, a school closure and the hospitalization of a…
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