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Idaho to advance to stage three of reopening plan
Effective Saturday, bars and movie theaters that meet the Idaho Rebounds protocols will be able to reopen. Gatherings of up to 50 people will also be allowed.
Superintendents discuss strategies for returning to school in the fall
Some districts want traditional classes, others say they must plan for a variety of possibilities.
Smart thermometer partnership seeks to track coronavirus in schools
The plan is to get 65,000 of the smart thermometers to parents across Idaho — and compile anonymous data reports that could help spot a coronavirus outbreak.
Idaho coronavirus infection rate shows signs of slowing
Idaho has reported about 20 new cases per day since Saturday — after a one-day spike of more than 100 new cases Friday.
Little says schools reopening in the fall is a top priority
In order for that to happen, Little said Idahoans will need to continue to modify their behavior to limit the spread of the virus.
USA Today: Parents, teachers are apprehensive about reopening schools
A majority of parents surveyed said they will pursue online education or home-schooling in the fall. And among teachers surveyed, about one in five said they don’t plan to stay on the job next year.
This week’s coronavirus trendline: (5.22.20 edition)
On Friday, Idaho reported its largest one-day increase in coronavirus cases in more than a month. But overall, the numbers are a mixed bag.
COVID testing task force unveils suggestions
Recommendations include prioritizing tests for healthcare workers and nursing home residents, and only limited antibody testing at this point.
BYU-Idaho turns down federal coronavirus aid
“At this time, the university is prepared to meet the needs of our students without accessing these federal funds,” BYU-Idaho officials said in an email, obtained by East Idaho News.
Educators head into a tight and uncertain negotiation season
School districts are beginning work on contracts for next school year — facing a soft deadline of July 1. The bigger issue: What will the state’s revenue picture look like in the months to come?