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What happened with Boise State’s gameday protocols?

“Without the ability to offer every person entering the stadium a test, we cannot move forward without violating the law,” university officials told the Idaho Press Tuesday.

Coming Friday: An interview with Marlene Tromp

This week on the Kevin Richert Podcast, Boise State University President Marlene Tromp talks about all things delta variant: the threat to in-person instruction and campus events, the decision to open Albertsons Stadium to football fans, in the middle of a coronavirus surge. But there’s more. Tromp also talks about her vision for political discourse…

Across the board, a week of grim coronavirus numbers

Hospitalizations and ICU admissions surged to new pandemic peaks — as hospitals prepare to ration care. Child case numbers continue to climb. The state also reported a record weekly number of new deaths.

Boise State ramps up stadium COVID protocols

Boise State University students will have to show proof of COVID vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID test, in order to attend Saturday’s football game at Albertsons Stadium. The rules are expected to extend to all fans for the Oct. 2 home game.

Friday’s podcast: A conversation with Derek Bub

On this week’s Kevin Richert Podcast, West Ada Superintendent Derek Bub talks about the pandemic protocols, and non-COVID issues facing the state’s largest school district.

‘We cannot see a peak in sight;’ virus surge could force more health care rationing

During a media briefing Tuesday, health officials also talked about unmasked crowds at Boise State football games, and the $30 million COVID-19 school testing plan.

Coronavirus hospitalizations surge; new cases show signs of tapering

COVID-19 hospitalizations reached a record last week, as health officials say the state’s medical network is becoming overwhelmed. Here’s a closer look at the week’s pandemic numbers.

AUDIO: A conversation about COVID in K-12 schools

This week, Kevin Richert joins host Melissa Davlin for the weekly “Idaho Reports” podcast.

Coming Friday: A coronavirus conversation with Dr. David Pate

It’s been a full — and unsettling — week of coronavirus headlines. Tune in Friday for a conversation about how schools have responded so far, and we can expect in the weeks to come.

Boise State COVID surge threatens face-to-face classes, campus events

“What happens next is largely within the campus community’s control,” said university administrators, urging staff and students to get a COVID-19 vaccine.