New case numbers increased sharply from the previous week. Hotspots stretch from Eastern Idaho to north-central Idaho. On the other hand, deaths decreased from last week, as did hospitalizations.
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Boise trustee resigns after criticizing government COVID response
The board will meet next week to formally accept Troy Rohn’s resignation and outline the steps for filling his seat.
The state extends window to test reading
All K-3 students are expected to take the Idaho Reading Indicator by Oct. 9.
ISU teams up on project to step up coronavirus testing
The new equipment will run 60 to 90 tests in 90 minutes, yielding up to 500 results daily. Currently, tests are processed one at a time, taking roughly 90 minutes apiece.
Analysis: The feds’ COVID campus aid fills some gaps, but only some
Idaho colleges and universities, and Idaho students, received $49.4 million this year. It didn’t address all of higher education’s COVID-related losses — or the deeper budget issues facing the state system.
Middleton school employee dies from COVID-19
INSIDE: Multiple confirmed cases at Glenns Ferry change reopening plans and Emmett to shut down for a day.
Teacher bonuses announcement delayed for another month
The state was waiting on student data from last school year to decide who gets master educator premiums.
Health and Welfare: School-by-school coronavirus reports could come soon
Without a statewide database, it’s up to local schools to decide how to release information on coronavirus cases. Some do. Some don’t.
CSI launches free online-learning program designed for teachers and parents
The program is designed to help teachers and parents navigate the shift to online learning.
U of I reports spike in coronavirus cases
The increase appears tied to travel during Labor Day weekend.