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Coronavirus cases hit another single-day peak
For the third time in six days, new and confirmed cases hit a one-day peak. Coronavirus cases have more than doubled across the state over the past 30 days.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (6.26.20 edition)
Idaho’s coronavirus case numbers have spiked by 34 percent in a week. On Friday, the state reported record numbers of new cases for the second time in three days.
State pushes toward appeal in Reclaim Idaho lawsuit
Allowing Reclaim Idaho to puruse its $170 million school funding initiative would inflict “significant, irreparable injury” upon the state, the Idaho attorney general’s office argued Friday.
Episode 216: State Responds To Increase In Boise Coronavirus Cases
Plus, two new court rulings could have a longterm impact on education in Idaho. We’ll break down the latest.
Coronavirus response: 6.26.20: Boise State extends campus closure
Buildings will be closed through July 5, after university officials reported another 20 coronavirus cases linked to the campus.
Analysis: Bar closings, school openings and local control
No one knows exactly what school will look like in two months. But we know this. For better or worse — and on purpose — it will certainly look different from one district to another.
Idaho reports one-day record increase in coronavirus cases
The state reported 223 new, confirmed cases Wednesday. The previous one-day record —222 new, confirmed cases — occurred on April 2, during the initial surge of the pandemic.
Little expresses concern over increase in COVID-19 cases
Idaho’s governor also left the door open for calling a special session of the Legislature.
Coronavirus case spike prompts Boise State closure
Campus buildings will be closed to the public through Sunday.
Coronavirus: Ada County closes bars, bans gatherings
According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Ada County’s coronavirus case numbers have increased by 19 percent since Friday. We have the latest figures here.