Is The Pandemic An 'Endemic'? Idaho Doctors Think We'll Live With COVID Forever

By Samantha Wright,

Published May 5, 2021 at 2:15 PM MDT

A hand holds a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine between the thumb and index finger. Other vials with red caps can be seen beneath it in a bin.

Two Idaho doctors consider the future of COVID-19 as an endemic, as well as the expected availability of vaccinations to children. Idaho Matters explores these and other listener questions.

"It has been a pandemic, it still is a pandemic, but there are places now where this virus is endemic. It's both right now. Things can change for the better or for the worse."

Dr. David Pate

Our doctor panel today:

Dr. Steven Nemerson, Chief Clinical Officer for Saint Alphonsus Health System
Dr. David Pate, member of the governor's coronavirus task force

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Samantha Wright

As Senior Producer of our live daily talk show Idaho Matters, I’m able to indulge my love of storytelling and share all kinds of information (I was probably a Town Crier in a past life!). My career has allowed me to learn something new everyday and to share that knowledge with all my friends on the radio.

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Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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Is The Pandemic An 'Endemic'? Idaho Doctors Think We'll Live With COVID Forever

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