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Dr. David Pate, the former CEO of St. Luke’s Health System, has filed a brief in support of a lawsuit by disability rights advocates against top Republican legislators.
“The current COVID-19 precautions in Defendants’ policy that provide for optional use of masks and physical distancing inside the Idaho Capitol Building is wholly inadequate, contrary to public health advice, and not safe for anyone of any age or health status,” Pate wrote.
The plaintiffs have health conditions that put them at higher risk for severe complications if they get COVID-19. They include Ahniah Selene, who has quadriplegia and asthma and Kassie Howe, who is immunocompromised. Each said they want to testify as both private citizens and advocates on issues related to health care, disability rights and housing.
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“I don t think that it s appropriate for the two of you to make decisions without it being an open forum like this and having a discussion,” she said during Tuesday’s meeting the first as a full commission. “The fact that it s already been teed up to me is a little worrisome.”
In nominating Labrador, both Chairman Beck and Davidson referenced conversations they had outside of commission meetings regarding replacing Diana Lachiando on the board of health, following her election loss to Davidson.
“I determined this was a good fit,” Beck said of his nomination.
Kenyon, former commission chair, said the process of filling the seat typically includes time for anyone interested to apply for the volunteer position, and evaluation of multiple candidates. She acknowledged Labrador, who was in the room during the meeting, to make sure he understood her objections were not regarding his qualifications, but over the process with which her colleagues arrived at the nomina
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BOISE, Idaho More than 33,000 people living in Idaho have had their COVID-19 vaccination, and more people will be added to that list come Wednesday.
While the rollout of the vaccine is a sign of home for many, Dr. David Pate says Idahoans shouldn’t let their guard down just yet.
“The arrival of a safe COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho just a few weeks ago means we’re in the final stretch of our pandemic fight,” said Gov. Brad Little in a press conference Tuesday.
It’s a fight that hasn’t been easy. With COVID-19 the leading cause of death across the state, according to the Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare.
Allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are rare but could be caused by ingredients used by Moderna and Pfizer
While health experts find what is causing the reactions, Dr. David Pate said people should still get the vaccine if they want things to go back to normal. Author: Katija Stjepovic (KTVB) Updated: 10:14 PM MST December 23, 2020
BOISE, Idaho On Tuesday, the Idaho Division of Public Health announced that two Idaho healthcare workers experienced allergic reactions to Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine. Both healthcare workers had a history of allergic reactions to injectable medication.
Dr. David Pate, a member of Idaho s Coronavirus Task Force and the retired CEO of St. Luke s, said allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine aren t common and happens with people who have underlying health issues.