The 2020 Free Fisherman's Breakfast in St. Anthony has been canceled. The annual event brings hundreds of people to town with visitors from as far away as Australia.
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According to the Idaho Coronavirus information page, as of March 30, there are 310 confirmed cases of the virus and six reported deaths in Idaho. According to the Eastern Idaho Public Health website, there are 10 cases within Eastern Idaho including two in Madison County and one in Fremont County.
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This week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $966,305 to 14 health centers within Idaho as part of the Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.
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Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill and County Commissioner Jon Weber have both confirmed that they have sent home all nonessential employees and are strongly recommending that all businesses limit personal contact with employees and the public.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health officials have confirmed that a Brigham Young University-Idaho student tested positive for COVID-19. The young man traveled to an infected area early this month.
The Rexburg Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office have both announced changes to the services they provide during the COVID-19 outbreak. Mayor Jerry Merrill is asking that residents remain calm, not hoard resources and help their elderly or impoverished neighbors.
Idaho is one of four states in the U.S. that does not have confirmed cases of COVID-19. Friday morning Gov. Brad Little declared a proactive state of emergency, Eastern Idaho Public Health recommends the postponement of large events and Brigham Young University-Idaho updated students on its situation.
Every year thousands of people from around the world flock to Rexburg for education at Brigham Young University-Idaho and sightseeing on their way to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. With the spread of COVID-19 travel agencies, hospitals, and public health departments say they are prepared for the virus …
