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Lessons From Past Pandemics: How Idaho Can Use History To Get Through The Coronavirus

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Idaho has gone a week without a resident of our state dying from COVID-19. But, the disease is still spreading in Idaho, and by best estimates we are months away from a vaccine or cure. With the state now in reopening phase three of four, it’s sometimes hard to remember we are still only a few months into this pandemic. 

Thankfully, the human species has gone through this kind of thing many times before. Joining Idaho Matters today is Joshua Loomis, Professor of Biology at the University of East Stroudsburg in Pennsylvania. He studies the history of pandemics, and has written a book entitled "Epidemics: The Impact of Germs and their Power Over Humanity.” 

As COVID-19 cases spread through the U.S. and Idaho, we’re committed to keeping you updated and informed. You can get updated info on cases, closures and how to stay healthy at any time on our Coronavirus news blog.

 

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Frankie Barnhill was the Senior Producer of Idaho Matters, Boise State Public Radio's daily show and podcast.

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