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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.
Friday’s podcast: A conversation with the IEA
This week, Idaho Education Association executive director Paul Stark and president Layne McInelly join Kevin Richert to talk about crisis, and opportunity.
AUDIO: A conversation about COVID in K-12 schools
This week, Kevin Richert joins host Melissa Davlin for the weekly “Idaho Reports” podcast.
Boise State coronavirus cases surge to a pandemic peak
Two weeks into fall semester, the state’s largest university reported 127 new cases. Last week, the number was 56.
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.