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Health and Welfare: K-12 schools account for more than 4,800 coronavirus cases
There’s no exact figure, however. The state’s reports represent a conservative estimate.
Coronavirus trendline, 1.3.21: Case numbers appear to slow, but deaths creep upward
The week’s numbers are likely incomplete, due to the holiday.
Coronavirus trendline, 12.26.20: Numbers slow during holiday week
While this week’s numbers appear encouraging, they also are probably incomplete. Health districts are not required to report numbers every day, so delays are likely because of the Christmas holiday.
Audio: The ‘Idaho Matters’ year in review
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K-12 coronavirus case numbers dip ahead of holiday break
At least 3,315 K-12 students and staffers have contracted coronavirus this school year, according to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare data.
Coronavirus trendline, 12.11.20: A week of unsettling records
In a possible aftershock from Thanksgiving and holiday travel, Idaho’s new case numbers set a weekly record. Deaths also hit a peak, for the second successive week.
Pandemic prompts Boise State to rewrite spring calendar
After a later-than-usual spring break, students will wrap up the final two weeks of classes online.
K-12 coronavirus case numbers surge after Thanksgiving break
The Department of Health and Welfare on Monday reported at least 419 new cases in the K-12 system — nearing peak numbers from before the holiday.
Video: Idaho Reports, 12.4.20
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Coronavirus trendline, 12.4.20: A week of unsettling milestones
On Sunday, confirmed and probable coronavirus cases passed the 100,000 threshold. Later in the week, Idaho’s COVID-19 death toll reached the 1,000 mark.