How The Delta Variant Could Complicate Idaho's Return To Classrooms This Fall

By Gemma Gaudette

Published August 10, 2021 at 2:16 PM MDT

Students, some wearing protective masks, arrive for the first day of school at Sessums Elementary School Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Riverview, Fla. Students are required to wear the masks in class unless their parents opt out. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Idaho’s latest coronavirus surge is continuing and the spike in new cases corresponds with the emergence of the delta variant. It comes just as K-12 schools, colleges and universities are set to open — some as soon as Monday August 16.

Kevin Richert with Idaho Education News has been following the numbers and he’s joining us today to talk more.

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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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