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 officials expressed concerns about a new and deadlier strain of the virus detected in the Boise area.
The Valley County order had mandated masks in public places and schools, while Ada County s was more comprehensive, dealing with masks, social distancing, and gathering sizes. The board s vote replaces those orders - which were punishable by law, though rarely enforced - with advisories that function as strong recommendations to continue adhering to guidelines aimed at preventing further spread