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U of I to open Boise campuses Sept. 28

Meanwhile, the U of I reported 12 new cases for the seven-day period ending Monday, including “a small cluster of positives in a residence hall.”

Lawmakers push West Ada to fully reopen

“We understand that you are concerned about the risks,” the 13 lawmakers said in a letter to trustees. “However, we believe that the benefits to our students and families outweigh the risks.”

This week’s coronavirus trendline (9.11.20 edition)

For the fourth successive week, new coronavirus case numbers dropped in Idaho, falling to their lowest numbers in more than two months. Testing numbers also dropped sharply. As of Friday afternoon, the state and its seven health districts reported 35,275 confirmed or probable coronavirus cases, a 5 percent increase in the past week. New case…

C of I reports another enrollment increase

In all, 1,114 undergraduates are enrolled at the Caldwell-based private college, which shifted back to online learning for the fall.

Campus coronavirus update: Case numbers decrease at U of I

However, the University of Idaho’s positive test rate increased — as the university moves from widespread student testing to targeted “surveillance testing.”

Days after opening their doors, Kuna schools report coronavirus cases

The Kuna district is reporting two confirmed coronavirus cases, and a third, probable case. The district opened with a hybrid class schedule, against the recommendation of local health officials.

This week’s coronavirus trendline (9.4.20 edition)

New coronavirus case numbers dropped for the third successive week. Deaths decreased as well — a week after the state reported a record number of COVID-19 fatalities.