BURLEY — At 32 years old, Jessica Johnson was a physically fit science teacher at Burley Junior High School. After a bout with COVID-19, she is often left short of breath, a racing heart and other lingering health issues that impact her ability to live an active life.
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Burley science teacher Jessica Johnson, 32, spends time with her dog Bosch on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Heyburn.
Burley science teacher Jessica Johnson, 32, and her dog Bosch pause for a photo Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, along the Snake River in Heyburn. Johnson is still battling long-term respiratory issues after having the coronavirus.
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Confused about COVID? Real advice from real doctors
We asked the doctors who live in the Magic Valley and see COVID patients here to talk about what is really going on, in their own words.
While most of us have had the flu at one time or another and know what to expect from it, the new coronavirus is still a mystery — even to med…
Public health workers stay behind the scenes to educate and provide the community a defense against disease through healthy living and immunizations.
The science of this novel coronavirus is playing out in the public sphere in a way we have never experienced and that can create confusion.
It has been horrifying to watch as people who are wearing masks and taking this pandemic seriously get chided for acting responsibly.
Return-to-work recommendations start with a 10-day quarantine, then 24 hours without a fever and your other symptoms have improved.
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has changed so many things about our world, and about my individual world as well. I have patients …
The new coronavirus is novel in many ways. Most health care providers have never come across a disease like this during their careers.
Even though there are similarities between influenza and COVID-19, there are key differences between the seasonal flu and the new coronavirus.
The virus is affecting us in a number of ways. We have seen multiple cases within the community and almost all of our clinics are testing pati…
Behind-the-scenes at the South Central Public Health District in Twin Falls.
PHOTOS: A new way to disinfect
Disinfecting with fog
Cleaning Specialist David A. Hubbard sprays a quaternary disinfectant fog to protect patrons from COVID-19 on Wednesday at the Senior Junction senior center in Burley.
Disinfecting with fog
Cleaning Specialist David A. Hubbard sprays a disinfectant fog to protect patrons from COVID-19 on Wednesday at the Senior Junction senior center in Burley.
Disinfecting with fog
Cleaning Specialist McKinzie Jones mixes the disinfectant solution to disinfect the building with Wednesday at the Senior Junction senior center in Burley.
Disinfecting with fog
Cleaning Specialist McKinzie Jones tests the disinfectant solution to make sure it has the right potency as she prepares to disinfect the building Wednesday at the Senior Junction senior center in Burley.
Disinfecting with fog
Cleaning Specialist McKinzie Jones wipes down surfaces sprayed with a Quaternary Disinfectant Fog to protect patrons from COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Senior Junction senior center in Burley.
Disinfecting with fog
Cleaning Specialist David A. Hubbard sprays a quaternary disinfectant fog to protect patrons from COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Senior Junction senior center in Twin Falls.
Disinfecting with fog
Cleaning Specialist David A. Hubbard sprays a quaternary disinfectant fog to protect patrons from Covid-19 as Cleaning Specialist McKinzie Jones, right, mixes a second batch of the solution Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Senior Junction senior center in Burley.
Disinfecting with fog
Cleaning Specialist David A. Hubbard sprays a quaternary disinfectant fog to protect patrons from COVID-19 as Cleaning Specialist McKinzie Jones wipes down sprayed surfaces Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Senior Junction senior center in Burley.
