Idaho Matters

Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable: March 15, 2023

This week marks the third year of COVID-19 in Idaho. The virus was officially found in the Gem state on Friday, March 13, 2020 in a Boise women. Governor Brad Little signed an emergency declaration and held the first of dozens of news conferences to talk about his response to the virus, and there’s more on the origins of COVID in the U.S. Congress.

Broadcast on:: 15 Mar 2023

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This week marks the third year of COVID-19 in Idaho. The virus was officially found in the state on March 13, 2020 and Gov. Brad Little signed an emergency declaration and held the first of dozens of news conferences to talk about his response to the virus.

Now, there’s more on the origins of COVID-19 according to Congress. Dr. David Pate, former CEO of St. Luke's Health System and current member of the Idaho Coronavirus Task Force, joined Idaho Matters to help break this all down.