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BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — As Idaho deals with the highest COVID-19 cases and positive test numbers seen so far, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has now activated crisis standards of care throughout southern Idaho. The action was placed on three local public health districts, including Central District Health — which encompasses Ada, Elmore, […]

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — During November’s three-day legislative session, Idaho lawmakers pushed a number of bills based on COVID-19 misinformation, according to a series of reports issued by the Idaho Medical Association. Lawmakers’ claims included one that coronavirus antibodies and natural immunity provide as much protection from infections as the COVID-19 vaccine. Another claim was […]

“This pandemic has always been in our control. It’s out of control because we failed to exercise control over it.”

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The story of Dr Ryan Cole shows how the the US state's public health apparatus was reshaped by Covid skeptics as the virus swept through Idaho.

Ada County Commissioners interviewed three doctors Monday to fill an open seat on a regional public health board, one of which has repeatedly spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shutterstock Two Idaho doctors, who had public-facing roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, have written a book about their experiences. Dr. David Pate and Dr. Ted Epperly spent the last part of 2020 and the first half of this year writing their book, Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Lessons, Stories and Recommendations. They included many behind-the-scenes insights on how the pandemic played out in Idaho. They also compare how other countries, states and even Idaho counties handled the pandemic...

Idaho medical experts set to publish pandemic book after approval from Johns Hopkins University Dr. David Pate and Dr. Ted Epperly hope their upcoming book can help serve as a guide during future pandemics. Author: Joe Parris Updated: 6:28 PM MDT June 23, 2021 BOISE, Idaho — The COVID-19 pandemic was a challenging time for people across Idaho, the United States, and the world. Health experts say they hope people are able to learn from the trying times. “One t...

Very disappointing: Doctors lament Idahos weak COVID-19 vaccination rates for children Ian Max Stevenson, The Idaho Statesman Jun. 12—Idaho continues to fall behind the national pace with its COVID-19 vaccination rate, imperiling the states potential to put the pandemic in its rear-view mirror for good, according to physicians. In fact, for each age group thats become eligible for the vaccine, Idahos rate has lagged the U.S. average by at least 10 percentage points. And the pa...

Central District Health board votes to lift COVID-19 health orders in Ada, Valley counties The unanimous CDH vote came even as health officials expressed concerns about a new and deadlier strain of the virus detected in the Boise area. Author: Katie Terhune Updated: 5:18 PM MST February 19, 2021 BOISE, Idaho — The Central District Health Board voted unanimously to lift COVID-19-related health orders in both Ada and Valley counties Friday, even as health officia...