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First COVID-19 death confirmed in Elmore County resident
(Local News ~ 04/22/20)
ELMORE COUNTY, IDAHO – Central District Health (CDH) has confirmed the first death associated with COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in a resident of Elmore County. The woman was in her 60s and had severe underlying health conditions. She was determined to be positive for COVID-19 prior to passing. Out of respect for grieving family and friends, CDH has provided this essential information but will retain any patient-specific information as confidential...
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Governor Little charts path to Prosperity, extends Statewide Stay-at-Home Order (Local News ~ 04/22/20)
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced April 15th that he was extending the statewide stay-home order to April 30, with exceptions for operations of formerly “non-essential” businesses, facilities, and services and new restrictions related to nonresident travel into the state... -
Schools Closed-Students Working - With schools closed, more Idaho students start farm jobs
(Health ~ 04/22/20)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ With students completing school work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, officials say more youths are filling their days by doing farm labor and other agricultural jobs. Educators and farm-worker advocates are worried that could take a toll on students' education and health, the Idaho Statesman and Idaho Ed News reports...
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Death Notice - John Mark Bills
(Obituary ~ 04/22/20)
John Mark Bills, age 65, of Mountain Home, passed away on April 21, 2020 at a local care center. Arrangements are under the care of Rost funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.
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Death Notice - Pauline Edith Keller,
(Obituary ~ 04/22/20)
Pauline Edith Keller, age 91, of Grand View, passed away at her home on April 21, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.