Idaho aiming for 80% vaccinated against COVID-19
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho health officials announced April 13 that they are setting an ambitious goal: 80% of Idahoans vaccinated against the novel coronavirus by September 2021.
“We …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho health officials announced April 13 that they are setting an ambitious goal: 80% of Idahoans vaccinated against the novel coronavirus by September 2021.
“We …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho Gov. Brad Little presented a strong stance against so-called “vaccine passports” during a live announcement April 7, sharing that he’d be signing an executive …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to gain speed, with anyone 16 and older — regardless of comorbid health conditions — being able to access appointments …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now full speed ahead, as Gov. Brad Little announced March 24 that starting Monday, April 5, all residents over the …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced March 16 that all Idahoans over the age of 16 will be able to secure COVID-19 vaccine …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho launched a new website for people hoping to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, in an effort to offer a one-stop-shop to connect patients with those …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Messages surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic in Idaho are becoming increasingly more optimistic, with Gov. Brad Little taking a tone of near-victory in a March …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho health officials took steps this week to ensure vaccines against the novel coronavirus make it into the arms of Idaho residents, announcing measures to …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho reached a major milestone last week when the number of residents with at least one dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 surpassed the number …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Bonner General Health is once again taking registrations for the two-dose COVID-19 vaccine after temporarily pausing sign-ups for people 65 and older on Jan. 27 …
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