December 2020 – Page 17

Idaho Women’s Business Center is Coming to Moscow

December 1, 2020 Danielle Kallaher

Moscow Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce they are partnering with the Idaho Women’s Business Center (IWBC). The Northern Idaho branch of IWBC kickoff is happening virtually, December 2nd at 2 pm. This partnership will aid in the continued support of women and businesses throughout Idaho. IWBC will be […]

10 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Whitman County Tuesday-5 Current Hospitalizations

December 1, 2020 Evan Ellis

Ten new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Whitman County on Tuesday. Whitman County Public Health reports that nearly all of the new patients are in the age groups 39 and younger. Five coronavirus patients from Whitman County are in the hospital. That’s the same number of hospitalizations that were […]

29 New Cases of Coronavirus have been Confirmed in Latah County

December 1, 2020 Danielle Kallaher

29 new cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in Latah County on Tuesday, December 1. This brings the total number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in Latah County to 1641. 1055 people previously diagnosed with Coronavirus have fully recovered. Three Coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in Latah County since the start […]

Positivity Rate For Coronavirus Testing At UI Holding At 5.5%

December 1, 2020 Evan Ellis

The positivity rate for coronavirus testing at the University of Idaho is holding steady at 5.5%. 22 tests of UI faculty staff and students came back positive last week. The UI returned to a mix of in-person classroom and online instruction this Fall. Classes have moved all online for the […]

Pullman Biotech Company Develops New Surveillance Testing Approach For Coronavirus Using Facemasks

December 1, 2020 Evan Ellis

A Pullman biotechnology company has developed a new surveillance testing approach for coronavirus. Veterinary Medical Research & Development’s new method utilizes samples from facemasks for early detection of COVID-19. The new process can detect people who are asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic. A press release from VMRD says the new method has […]

UI Announces Finalists For College Of Law Dean

December 1, 2020 Evan Ellis

Four finalists have been announced for the University of Idaho’s College of Law Dean. UI Law Professor Brian Kane, University of Kansas Law Professor Lumen Mulligan, Associate Dean of the College of Law at Loyola University New Orleans Johanna Kalb, and University of Toledo Law Professor Geoffrey Rapp are up […]