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The briefing comes as infections tied to the extremely-contagious Omicron variant continue to soar.

The briefing comes as infections tied to the extremely-contagious Omicron variant continue to soar.

With the spread of the highly contagious Omicron COVID variant, getting tested for the virus is, again, a popular activity.

Dr. Megan Dunay, who specializes in family medicine and geriatrics, will join Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare officials for the briefing.

As the omicron variant of COVID-19 pops up in states throughout the US, Idaho is investing in a way to test for COVID-19 from wastewater.

Several cities have tested local wastewater for COVID-19 since early on in the pandemic. Now, Idaho Health and Welfare plans to give more communities the opportunity for that testing by partnering with labs at state universities.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is bracing for the likely appearance of the omicron variant, state officials said Tuesday, noting the state is well-positioned to detect its arrival but a poor vaccination rate among residents is problematic.

PAYETTE COUNTY — With the omicron variant of COVID-19 declared a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization as of last Friday, health officials across Idaho are preparing for

Idaho is bracing for the likely appearance of the omicron variant, state officials said Tuesday, noting the state is well-positioned to detect its arrival but a poor vaccination rate among residents is problematic. Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen and other officials at a news conference said there isn’t enough known about the omicron ...