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Little moves Idaho into next stage of coronavirus reopening plan

The virus activity and its impacts have been trending downward in Idaho, he said. But this is not the time to throw the masks away and go back to normal.

Legislative roundup, 2.1.21: Republicans question school funding proposals

“The reason that they are suffering is because they’re in the classroom with teachers who don’t want to be there teaching,” Rep. Barbara Ehardt said.

Schools fight COVID-19 with air purification systems

While it’s hard to quantify if new air purification systems are doing their intended job, multiple Idaho schools are convinced they are slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Campus coronavirus roundup, 2.1.21: Case numbers drop on most campuses

Meanwhile, Northwest Nazarene University reported its highest spring enrollment in several years, despite the pandemic.

Coronavirus trendline, 1.29.21: Another big dropoff in new cases

The state and its health districts reported 3,499 new cases for the week — with numbers dipping below the 4,000 mark for the first time since early October.

Little orders more transparency in vaccine reporting

Providers will be required to report how many vaccines they receive and how many remain in inventory.

State reports additional MIS-C cases

Many children with MIS-C have had the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, or have been exposed to COVID-19. Sixteen Idaho children have contracted MIS-C; none have died.