COVID-19: Latah County’s cases in context (outdated)
This is our most recent format for reporting COVID-19 cases. We’ve decided to focus on Latah County moving forward as University of Idaho prepares to reopen for the fall semester. […]
Tag: COVID-19
RESOURCE: Local COVID-19 testing sites
COVID-19 testing locations in Moscow and the surrounding area
We rounded up locations community members can get tested for COVID-19 in Moscow and the surrounding area. If you know of any other local COVID-19 resources, please email us at [email protected] In Moscow Gritman Medical Center Type: drive-through PCR and antibody testing site Hours: […]
UI’s COVID-19 town hall: potential budget issues and steps taken for a safe semester
Potential multi-million shortfall if campus closes for full academic year
Closing the University of Idaho campus for a full academic year could cost the university an estimated $33 million dollars in lost revenue from dining, housing, parking, decreased enrollment and more. UI […]
Small group of community members protest UI’s reopening plan
Protest coincided with UI’s COVID-19-related town hall for employees
Early Tuesday morning, a handful of people gathered by the University of Idaho Administration Building to protestUI’s decision to continue with in-person classes this fall. About six to seven community members held homemade […]
Moscow City Council extends mask order to October
Anti-mask protesters stood outside the building, shared thoughts during public comment period
Moscow City Council unanimously voted to extend the city’s mask mandate until Oct. 6, after an hour-long public comment period Monday night. The order, which was set to expire Aug. 4, has been in effect since […]
Protest against UI’s fall reopening strategy to take place Tuesday
Protesters will be expected to practice social distancing and wear masks
Holly Kim, a University of Idaho master’s student, is leading an online petition and planning a protest against UI’s fall reopening strategy. The protest is planned to coincide with an […]
Talks with Torrey: COVID-19 testing to be provided throughout semester, not just at start
UI President C. Scott Green joined this week’s Q&A with staff and faculty
Talks with Torrey is a biweekly question and answer-based Zoom call hosted by University of Idaho Interim Provost and Executive Vice President Torrey Lawrence. In this series, we summarize the […]
Local Christian college will not require masks for in-person classes this fall
Comparing University of Idaho and New Saint Andrews College fall plans
New Saint Andrews (NSA), Moscow’s private Christian college, has posted a series of recruitment advertisements to its social media accounts which emphasize its plan for continued in-person attendance this fall. Both University of Idaho and NSA will have varying degrees of in-person attendance for the […]
Breaking down the pandemic at UI
A beginner’s guide to UI’s plan for fall 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic influences all parts of life at the University of Idaho. We interviewed faculty and staff across the university to learn more about plans for fall 2020 and broke it […]
OPINION: Walmart’s mask mandate is for the best
Starting July 20, Walmarts nationwide began requiring masks
On July 20, Walmart started requiring customers nationwide to wear masks in their stores. Public opinion varies when it comes to face coverings, and Walmart acknowledged this in its recent blog post. But regardless of opinion, experts say masks help protect public health. I don’t like wearing bandanas or scarves, so adding […]