Idaho continues to rank among the states with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates. On Tuesday, 36.3% of the state’s population had received at least one dose and only four states ranked below Idaho on that measure.
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If you’re ready to get back on a cruise ship, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is clearing the way. Royal Caribbean Group announced on Twitter that it would be the first to undertake a CDC test cruise.
“After 15 months of hard work and collaboration, @RoyalCaribbean has received CDC approval for simulated cruises on #FreedomoftheSeas in June,” the company posted. “This is the latest promising step to return to sailing in the U.S. We look forward to seeing our crew and loyal guests this summer.”
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Two weeks after children as young as 12 years old became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, few in Idaho have received shots.
Officials say an initial rush of eager parents and children has led 9% of kids age 12 to 15 to receive at least one dose. But as summer break approaches for most Idaho schools, where many mask requirements have been rescinded, state officials want to see that number rise.
âWeâre concerned that people will lose their interest in this, and we have a lot of work to do before school starts,â Dr. Christine Hahn, Idahoâs top public health researcher, said Tuesday during a news conference.