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  • Shoppers stock up on canned items at WinCo Foods Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, March 13, 2020. President Trump declared a national emergency to increase funds to fight the coronavirus. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Patrons have beers at the R and R Bar in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Gov. Brad Little issued a stay-home order on Wednesday for Idaho residents for the next 21 days. Gyms, bars, recreational facilities are among some of the businesses that will be closed. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • A traveler wears a mask while waiting for a flight at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. DFW suspended all direct flights to and from China last week according to a DFW press release. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Amanda Mickelson looks on during a protest regarding the District 91 School Board members' decision to go to a hybrid schedule of classes at the District 91 office on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Mickelson said kids are missing out on their education if they are taking classes online and is concerened about their mental health. "Some kids need hands on learning, someone to be able to explain things to them in person," said Mickelson. "How are able teachers able to reach out to all of their children when they have questions," Mickelson asked.
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  • during Chad Daybell's preliminary hearing in Fremont County on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Daybell is being charged with destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence and conspiracy to commit destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence, both felony charges. The remains of Lori Vallow Daybell's two children were found on Chad Daybell's property. (Post Register/ John Roark, POOL)
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  • Students share Hope Moments where they tell other students something good that happened to them or they saw that day in Anna Goodson's Hope Squad class at Hillcrest High School on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Hope Squad students are not counselors but are trained to help students with stressful situations or bad days and can direct other students to a counselor if they are feeling suicidal. "A lot of students won't talk to adults if they're feeling suicidal but they'll talk to other students," said Anna Goodson.
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  • Protestors prepare to drive past the East Idaho Public Health building to protest COVID-19 mandates on Sept. 11, 2020.
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  • Rows of hand sanitizer are seen empty at a Walgreens in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Julieann Skinner shops for toilet paper at Albertsons in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, March 13, 2020. Skinner was unsuccessful. "I guess it'll just stay on my list," said Skinner. President Trump declared a national emergency to increase funds to fight the coronavirus. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Suzy Dawson, a Delta customer service representative, helps a customer get to Newark, New Jersey after her flight from Sun Valley to Salt Lake City was diverted to Idaho Falls, Idaho because of an earthquake at the SLC airport on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Shannon Fullmer, in pink, hands out bagged meals with breakfast and lunch to students and parents at Hillview Elementary School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Gov. Brad Little has left the decision to close schools to local officials. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Patricia Bird mops the gym at Hillview Elementary School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Thursday, March 19, 2020. "I feel like we're in the health care field right now," said Bird. "There's a chance I could die from this virus but the 600 students and staff here are mine and I have to look after them." Gov. Brad Little has left the choice to close schools to local officials. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • A waitress takes an order at Dixie's Diner in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Monday, March 23, 2020. Dixie's Diner staff are seating people with a booth spacing between diners to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus while still keeping their doors open. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • The play area is seen closed at Grand Teton Mall on Monday, March 23, 2020.
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  • Bill Brotherson and Pamula Stronks prepare trays for Meals on Wheels at the Senior Citizens Community Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Stronks and volunteers prepare 200 meals daily to distribute.
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  • Bill Brotherson delivers  meals to residents in Idaho Falls on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Brotherson says he voluneers because he doesn't know anything else. "As a teenager I was in charge of my younger brothers and sisters. In the military I was a sergeant. I spent 30 years in the fire department. I've always helped. When my wife died there was just nothing; this gave me a new lease on life is what it boils down to," said Brotherson.
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  • Marian Boag adds items to her purchase while shopping for staples at Abracadabra's on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Abracadabra's has begun selling items that the restaurant can buy in bulk from their suppliers. "We're trying to help the community where we can and alleviate the stress on grocery stores as well as try to keep some of our employees going," said Lisa Swain.
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  • Albertson's is limiting the number of certain items shoppers can buy on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Gov. Brad Little issued a stay-home order on Wednesday for Idaho residents for the next 21 days. Gyms, bars, recreational facilities are among some of the businesses that will be closed.
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  • Crystal Hanson colors Charity Stierle's hair at the Urban Nook in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Gov. Brad Little issued a stay-home order on Wednesday for Idaho residents for the next 21 days. Gyms, bars, recreational facilities are among some of the businesses that will be closed. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Cassi High has her temperature taken at Acorn Children's Academy on Friday, March 27, 2020.
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  • Stephanie Liebe hands a student a laptop at Bonneville Technical Careers High School on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The technical school will start classes on Thursday or Friday once teachers have been able to prepare their classes and ensure all students are able to get online. "We're fortunate because we do a lot of videos already," said Principal Lydon Oswald. "We've already had two great trimesters so a few weeks of classwork won't kill us but if we have to start next year like this it's going to be a nightmare."
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  • Surveillance Epidemiologist Mike Taylor speaks to a Post Register reporter during an interview with Taylor and Agency Director Geri Rackow at the Eastern Idaho Falls Public Health office on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Taylor said all medical facilities are facing shortages and the public health office is tapping into the local response to cache to give out personal protective equipment to local facilities. "Our cache is a drop in the bucket for what we need," said Taylor.
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  • Idaho Falls' third baseman Jaxon Sorenson throws with his brother Tegan behind their home in Idaho Falls on Friday, April 3, 2020. "It [staying home] sucks, it's getting old and repetitive with nothing to do," said Sorenson. Sorenson said he's staying fit and training as best as he can. "We have some dumb bells, my dad goes and hits ground balls for us, but there's days I don't want to day anything."
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  • A couple walks their groceries home along 6th St. on Monday, April 6, 2020.
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  • A woman runs the stairs at Ravsten Stadium in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • A member of the Thunder RIdge band wears a mask as the sunsets as Thunder Ridge takes on Blackfoot at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, August 28, 2020.
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  • Kaitlyn McMurtey records a class about fractions on her phone for her 5th grade class at Westside Elementary School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Thursday, April 16, 2020. "We're trying really hard to make it fun for them because this is a hard time," said McMurtrey. McMurtrey said there's a little bit of worry about how students will fare moving into the next grade but she says the students are taking the classes serious. "I'm hopeful they will be prepared for 6th grade. They'll obviously have some holes but as long as we keep them engaged the next two months they'll be ok." (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Empty coat hooks are seen at Westside Elementary School on Thursday, April 16, 2020.
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  • Customers pick up hand sanitizer at Elevation Labs on Friday, April 24, 2020.
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  • Kim Davis prepares to take blood from Chere Morgan to test her for COVID-19 antibodies at The Waterfront at Snake River Landing on Monday, April 27, 2020. Crush the Curve organizers are offering COVID-19 virus and antibody testing according to their website. Idaho has 1,870 cases of the novel coronavirus.
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  • LaKesha Johnson records a special education pre-kindergarten class for Hawthorne Elementary School students at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Johnson says in class instruction would be more interactive and she said she's worried about some of the kids academically. "But they'll be fairly well prepared," said Johnson. Johsnon said she has weekly calls with parents to build rapport and keep them informed and answer questions.
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  • Patrons wait for food at The Frosty Gator on Thursday, May 7, 2020.
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  • Mykel Church gives Kurt Bybe hand sanitizer as he enters Lyle Amado Barber Shop for a haircut on Friday, May 8, 2020.
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  • Hannah Daw sorts books as they go into quarantine holding at the Idaho Falls Public Library on Friday, May 8, 2020. Books are being put into a quarantine for five days to ensure that if they have come into contact with the novel coronavirus the virus will have time to die said Beth Swenwon.
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  • Governor Brad Little speaks to Battelle employees at a Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System site in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Monday, May 18, 2020. Battelle is providing free N95 mask cleaning for first responders, health care workers, and correctional facilities under a contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on behalf of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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  • Workers split a cow at Jones Meat and Food Services in Rigby, Idaho on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The small company's sales have tripled in the last month according to owner Brent Jones. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Isaac Hill wears a gas mask along with his cap and gown during the graduation ceremony for Skyline High School at Motor Vu Drive-In in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Natasha Maxwell hands out face masks and dried potatoes at the Idahoan's Snake River location on Thursday, July 23, 2020. "We had the materials for masks and we had the products so it's a good way to help the city and the people," said Stephane Jean, CFO. By 2 pm Idahoan had given out about 5,000 masks and potatoes.
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  • Volunteers prepare meals at the Idaho Falls Community Outreach Center soup kitchen in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Monday, July 27, 2020. The $600 weekly Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ends July 31 but the last payments to Idaho residents were July 25. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • A woman wears a mask as she watches a AA American Legion game at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, July 31, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • Cordoned off chairs for social distancing are seen in a classroom at College of Eastern Idaho is seen on Wednesday, August, 5, 2020. Safety measures, reduced class sizes, and social distancing are being instituted at College of Eastern Idaho for staff and students prior to the school year starting.
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  • Patrons don masks as they enter Great Harvest Bread Company downtown on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
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  • Staff members wearing masks and personal protective equipment are seen at the Bonneville County Jail on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
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  • Superintendent George Boland fields a question during a District 91 school board meeting discussing opening schools during the coronavirus pandemic held at Compass Academy on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
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  • Offensive line players run a drill during football practice at Idaho Falls High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Friday, August 14, 2020.
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  • Shoppers make their way through Costco during its opening day on Friday, August 14, 2020.
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  • Students do math work at Alturas Academy on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Executive Director Michelle Ball said that students have been broken up into cohorts to help isolate classes from one another so that if a student or teacher is exposed to covid-19 the school can remain open.
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  • Governor Brad Little listens to educators during a roundtable discussion at Thunder Ridge High School on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
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  • Toam Early holds a sign calling for schools to open on August 26 during a Board of Trustees board meeting at Compass Academy on Thursday, August 20, 2020. The trustees voted unanimously to open D91 schools on August 31.
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  • Cheerleaders make their way to the field at Thunder Ridge High School on August 28, 2020.
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  • Students hang out before classes start at Thunder Ridge High School on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
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  • Emily Cannon checks a students temperature at Thunder Ridge High School on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
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  • Students check out text books from the library at Thunder Ridge High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. (John Roark/The Idaho Post-Register via AP)
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  • A truck flying a Confederate Flag drives past the East Idaho Public Health building to protest their COVID-19 mandates on Sept. 11, 2020.
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  • Amber Wheeler gets ice cream for her son Bentley, 2, in Rexburg on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.
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  • Jerica Stacey helps Addy Stacey with her math work at their home on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. The Stacey's decided to homeschool their kids to have stability in case there were outbreaks of coronavirus at the kid's respective schools.
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  • Centre Theatre is seen on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
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  • Students work on a project in Anna Goodson's Hope Squad class at Hillcrest High School on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Hope Squad students are not counselors but are trained to help students with stressful situations or bad days and can direct other students to a counselor if they are feeling suicidal. "A lot of students won't talk to adults if they're feeling suicidal but they'll talk to other students," said Anna Goodson.
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  • Jeremy Newman, emt, and Mason Cell, paramedic, pose for a photo in their ambulance at Eastern Idaho Medical Regional Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. "We want people to stay safe and self quarantine," said Cell. Since there have been confirmed cases of community spread first responders have begun assessing patients in full personal protective equipment until they can determine if a patient could have been expose to COVID-19  according to EMS Chief Eric Day.
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  • Sadee Ballard a cashier at KJ's Bucks stands for a photo on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Ballard said she doesn't have any real concerns about catching the novel coronavirus."I'm not concerned but I'm trying to be safe for my two kids at home," said Ballard. "We're trying to be extra clean and follow the six-feet-rule."
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  • Kemryn Leavitt, a stocker at Broulim's in Ammon, poses for a photo on Thursday, April 2, 2020. "I'm being cautious,"said Leavitt. "Itry to wash my hands all of the time between tasks but I'm not super worried. It's been crazy here {at Broulim's] bigger than any holiday but it's slowly backing off."
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  • Patrol Officer Preston Littlewood poses for a photo at the Law Enforcement Building on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Littlewood says that he's changed some aspects of his job like asking if people have been exposed the novel coronavirus and approaching cars from the passenger side while wearing a N95 mask to help prevent exposure. "I'm married, have two young kids at home, a three-year-old and an 18-month-old, so I definitley don't want to bring it [COVID-19] home," said Littlewood.
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  • Carol Christensen, volunteer, poses for a photo at the Community Food Basket on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Christensen has been volunteering at the food basket for about 20 years. "We all have to help people in this world as long as I can do that and take the precautions I need to and not take anything home we have to think about people other than ourselves," said Christensen. "It means people won't go hungry."
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