ARTICLES BY KATHERINE HOYER

LOCAL CORONAVIRUS BULLETIN Eye of the Storm

With the state reopening, many of us are sighing with relief and thinking this pandemic is in the rearview mirror. Let’s pump the brakes a little bit. Let’s proceed, but proceed with some caution.
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Beware of Rocky Mountain spotted fever

With so much focus on COVID-19 and the havoc it is wreaking across the world, it is easy to forget about other diseases and illnesses afflicting our population.
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Facing risks as we begin to ‘reopen’

As businesses around Idaho begin to open, it is natural to experience some anxiety. We face risks every day that require us to make choices and take action to protect ourselves. When we travel in our vehicles, we wear our seat belt; when we ride our bikes, we wear a …
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Children and COVID-19

The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has disrupted our lives in many ways and it can be especially hard for our children. They have been unable to socialize with their friends and extended family, they are virtually learning outside a classroom setting, parks and playgrounds have been a no-go zone. Times are …
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Take care of those precious pipes

With many of us being home more than we previously were, you may find yourself using one particular area of your home more: your bathroom.
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LOCAL CORONAVIRUS BULLETIN Antibody Testing

Reports in national media lately have been all about antibody testing (also known as serologic testing) and the excitement of being one step closer to understanding the total impact of COVID-19. This news is hopeful and encouraging, but where are we at in our area?
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Opening up North Idaho

The day is fast approaching when North Idaho businesses will begin opening their doors. Gov. Little announced Thursday morning his staged approach which includes epidemiological benchmarks that must be met to reopen Idaho. The governor based his plan on data and guidance from the CDC, the Idaho Department of Health …
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Stopping stigma and discrimination

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check the Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.
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Clean and disinfect effectively

The University of Washington School of Public Health has released new guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting.
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How to safely go to medical appointments

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check the Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

CDC guidance on homemade masks

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check the Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.
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CDC guidance on homemade masks

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check the Daily Bee for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

LOCAL CORONAVIRUS BULLETIN Smoking and vaping risk with COVID-19

Everyone is at risk of contracting COVID-19. For those who smoke, vape, or use e-cigarettes, the risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19 could be even greater.
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Caring for someone at home

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check The Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Community transmission has arrived

This is a series about COVID-19 preparation and regional updates. Check The Press daily for new information, tips, and ways our health care professionals are working to keep our community safe.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

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