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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.
Coronavirus case numbers flatten — but child case numbers keep climbing
Last week, the state reported 630 new coronavirus cases involving 5- to 17-year-olds. The previous week’s count was 522 youth cases.
Coronavirus case numbers, hospitalizations continue summer surge
COVID-19-related ICU admissions surged to a record high last week. New case numbers climbed for the seventh consecutive week.
As schools prepare to open, coronavirus case numbers continue to climb
New weekly coronavirus cases eclipsed the 4,000 plateau for the first time since January — and hospitalizations continued a similar surge.
Boise Democrat jumps into lieutenant governor’s race
Attorney Terri Pickens Manweiler is the first Democrat to enter the open, and heated, lieutenant governor’s race.
As the school year approaches, Idaho’s coronavirus surge accelerates
The state and its seven health districts reported more than 3,700 new cases last week, the largest seven-day increase since January.
Boise State updates fall plan, encourages universal mask usage
The state’s largest university is also encouraging students and staff to get vaccinated before fall semester.
McGeachin’s inbox: What she’s hearing on critical race theory and indoctrination
The bulk of emails to Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin say her indoctrination task force is an overdue and gutsy attempt to curb leftist teachings. Others dismiss the task force as misguided, pointless and politically driven.
Coronavirus case numbers continue surge — and more weekly trends
Here’s the latest look at the state’s coronavirus trends, as the new school year approaches.