5.2.22 BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Coronavirus cases are again edging upward in parts of Idaho, prompting some health care officials to urge renewed caution for big gatherings.

“The data in the last 10 days is quite striking,” said Dr. David Peterman, the CEO of Primary Health Medical Group, which includes 22 urgent care and family medicine clinics in southwestern Idaho. “While there are many different ways you look at coronavirus in a pandemic, the goal is to get a positivity rate of less than 5%

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Irrigation season is upon us and as the weather warms up and children start playing outside more, please consider talking with your kids about the dangers of irrigation canals.

Canals are very dangerous due to slippery banks, diversions, fluctuating currents, and powerful strong currents. It is NEVER a good idea to hang out near canals, play on the banks or swim in the canals.

Local law enforcement has seen many children playing around the canals in and around Mountain Home. They always inform them of the dangers of irrigation canals, but please take the time to make sure your own children are informed and safe.

Post-COVID Conditions

Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as post-COVID conditions (PCC) or long COVID.

People call post-COVID conditions by many names, including: long COVID, long-haul COVID, post-acute COVID-19, post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection (PASC), long-term effects of COVID, and chronic COVID.

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Volunteers are now walking the streets of Mountain Home in the evening to collect funds for the city’s yearly fireworks show, which will begin at dusk July 4 at the Desert Canyon Golf Course. Members of our Fire Department host the show. It’s regarded as some of the largest fireworks show in the region. In addition to donating to the Streetwalkers as they make their stops, people can also contribute money by stopping by Fire Station One or call MaryAnne Bates 208-599-1837

Camp Wilson and the Boy Scouts of America have had a long tradition of scouting and barbecuing. This is the Mountain West Council Scout’s big event from April 29th to May 1st.

The Wilson family has owned this property for many years and this year is the 75th Anniversary.

Troops enjoy a great opportunity to camp, practice their Scout skills. Some of the events on Saturday the scouts will be doing in the patrol competitions are Archery, Fire Building from native materials in a timed event, First Aid and preparing for a realistic simulation., Obstacle Course competition, Pioneering (structure building) and animal tracking. It’s a hike in for the scouts then the final hike to the barbecue.

Back in the early days of Camp Wilson on Sunday after the close of the events and weekend campout, a large group of the parents of the Scouts got together and put on a potluck for the Scouts to reward them. Over the years, it has grown to the point of being a community wide event with financial support from many individuals and businesses in Mountain Home.

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