COVID-19 Coronavirus

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LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus in Twin Falls, ID

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COVID-19 HOTLINE:
Questions about COVID-19? Call the Idaho COVID-19 Hotline at
208-737-1138
Para cualquier pregunta llame al (Spanish Hotline) 208-737-5365

Helpful links:
State of Idaho Coronavirus Website
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
World Health Organization
South Central Public Health
IRS – high deductible health plans can cover coronavirus costs

Twin Falls School District Moving To “Orange” Protocol

The Twin Falls School District made the announcement October 9th that they would be moving from the "yellow" COVID 19 protocol to the "orange" due to the increase in cases of COVID 19 in Twin Falls.

Courtney

President Trump & First Lady Melania Trump Test Positive for COVID-19

President Trump announced that he and his wife, Melania Trump, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump shared the news on Twitter early Friday morning.

Joe

COVID Likely To Increase Home Visits By Rodents In Twin Falls

A Deer Mouse jumped out at my wife from a box of cookies the other night.

Greg Jannetta

Twin Falls School District To Change Monday Classes To Online

The decision to change middle and high school Monday schedule has been confirmed for the month of October. Starting October 5th, middle and high school will have online classes on Mondays.

Courtney

Trick or Treating Among Safest Activities During COVID-19

I was quarantined on Halloween Night.

Bill Colley

Dogs Being Deployed in the Effort to Defeat COVID-19

The animals can now detect the aroma in sweat.

Bill Colley

Yes, There Will be Halloween in Twin Falls

As for going house-to-house with your kids, it's a personal responsibility.

Bill Colley

More People Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 At Twin Falls Schools

The school is reporting that the individual was not symptomatic on Friday while they were at the school.

Nate Bird

Warning: COVID Could Scrap Halloween

This is no way to live.

Bill Colley

If You Won’t Wear A Mask You Can Save The World By Being Quiet

Masks have been almost more of a controversy during the pandemic than the actual pandemic itself.

Nate Bird

Canyon Ridge High School Confirms COVID-19 On Campus

Canyon Ridge High School has confirmed that an individual who attended the school earlier this week has tested positive for COVID-19.

Nate Bird

Idaho Representative Laurie Lickley Reviews Special Session

Laurie Lickley has faced Covid-19 down in her own family.

Bill Colley

How to Escape Bad News, Politics and the Virus Times Three

The Stooges are timeless.

Bill Colley

CSI Cancels Harvest Time Festival

The College of Southern Idaho made the announcement that they would have to cancel the annual Harvest Time Festival due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Courtney

Historic Burley Theater Has Closed Their Doors

Man this is so sad. The historic theater in Burley made the announcement yesterday that they had to close their doors. They are hoping it won't be for forever, but they also said they aren't sure they can reopen.

Courtney

Idaho Remains In Stage 4; Gov Little Asks Support Of Food Banks

Governor Brad Little made the announcement that Idaho will remain in Stage 4.

Greg Jannetta

Why is Idaho Considering Immunity from Covid-19 Lawsuits?

Successful lawsuits would eventually impact state taxpayers.

Bill Colley

‘Love Not Hate'; Which Are You Feeling Right Now Twin Falls?

The key for me has been getting outdoors in nature as often as I can, and not engaging in meaningless verbal conflict with people who judge others and find their conclusions on humanity's current welfare to be the end all-be all.

Greg Jannetta

Disease Caused By COVID Complications In Children Now In Idaho

Idaho has had it's first child with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MISC-C) which is associated with complications from COVID 19.

Courtney

COVID-19 Might Have Just Killed The School Snow Day Forever

Maybe one of the bigger eye openers of this pandemic was that our kids could do school from home anytime, if needed.

Nate Bird