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How Idaho's health care workers are dealing with a scarcity of N95 masks

For the last week and a half, Alicia and her coworkers have had to share N95 masks because the hospital where she works doesn’t have enough of them.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

6 myths about the new coronavirus

While the new coronavirus took time to make its way to Idaho, its presence in the state has dominated media coverage and casual conversation in the last week. It has led Boise Mayor Lauren McLean to order all bars and restaurants in the city to shut down in-person dining, and …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

How Treasure Valley first responders are adapting what they do in response to COVID-19

The presence of the novel coronavirus in Ada County hasn’t yet drastically changed how emergency response is handled. But Ada County Paramedics Chief Steve Boyenger said first responders are ready to change their approach if necessary.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

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