DHW Public Information Office, 208-334-0668
Niki Forbing-Orr, public information manager
Niki.Forbing-Orr@dhw.idaho.gov
DHW Public Information Office, 208-334-0668
Niki Forbing-Orr, public information manager
Niki.Forbing-Orr@dhw.idaho.gov
DIRECTOR DAVE ! DO YOUR JOB !!!😡😡😡😡😡GET TESTING RAMPED UP ! THOUSANDS SHOULD BE TESTED DAILY !!!
My son and a son’s friend work directly with two people, who just tested positive. One is very ill. DHW has not contacted them, but their boss has. However, both men tried to get tested and cannot find anyone who will test them if they show no symptoms. What is the point of contact tracing? Just to get data? If you want to stop the spread, please test people whose daily close co-worker tested positive! Their bosses have required them both to go back to work on the crew (not knowing if they have Covid-19 asymptomatically because they can’t get tested) . This is very frustrating and nerve-wracking.
You son and the friend should contact the local health district and explain what is happening. You can find contact information for the local health districts here: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/HealthDistricts/tabid/97/Default.aspx
My comment has to do with a USDA covid relief program which provides school lunch families with extra money for food. It is irresponsible and criminal that this program has not been accessed by Idaho. I would like to know who is responsible for making this decision on behalf of all of us who pay federal taxes. I think most people in Idaho would agree that families need help now.