Month: March 2020
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UPDATED: Governor to discuss closing schools with top education leaders
A conference call is scheduled for noon today. The Boise School District is waiting for advice from the call.
Idaho’s first coronavirus case is linked to ISU-Meridian campus
Health officials are focusing an investigation on students and employees on the ISU Meridian campus. They say the coronavirus case poses no threat to students or staff at nearby West Ada School district facilities.
CDC: Short, early school closures probably won’t slow the spread of coronavirus
“It’s really about a matter of timing,” the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare director said about potential school closures.
Coeur d’Alene and Blaine County School District announce coronavirus closures
Both districts will close for three weeks. They are working on plans to get meals to families who rely on free-and-reduced priced breakfast and lunches.
Candidate filings, 3.13.20: A flurry of late news
The candidate filing deadline came and passed at 5 p.m. Here’s what we know.
Idaho colleges, universities shift coursework online amid coronavirus pandemic
Boise State University will make the shift Monday. All others plan to make the unprecedented shift by April 1.
Idaho’s first coronavirus case confirmed in Ada County
The woman, in her 50s, did not require hospitalization and is self-isolating at her home in southwest Idaho, officials said.
Episode 202: Idaho Declares Coronavirus Emergency
This week we take a close look at how concerns over coronavirus are affecting Idaho, the state’s schools and the ongoing legislative session.
Little issues emergency coronavirus declaration
State health officials estimated up to 35 percent of the state, which would be more than 600,000 Idahoans, could become ill.