Team,
This week brings a renewed sense of hope to our University as the COVID-19 situation not only improves on our campuses, but also in our communities. For the fifth week in a row, the overall number of confirmed cases has decreased at Idaho State. This on-campus data is strengthened by news that Ada, Bannock, and Bonneville counties are also reporting a decrease in the overall number of positive cases.
In early September, as the Delta variant was starting to rapidly spread in our communities, I asked all of you to closely follow the University’s public health protocols. While we are not entirely out of the woods yet, I am pleased to see that our combined efforts helped us to successfully maintain in-person learning and operations. During a period of great uncertainty, thousands in our Bengal community got vaccinated, continued wearing a mask, and did everything in their power to support the education of our students.
I hope that it goes without saying, but I appreciate your continued dedication to the success of our students.