nurses opposed GOP Gov. Doug Burgum's move to allow health care workers who test positive to remain on the job, saying scientifically proven measures such as a mask mandate should be tried first.
Burgum has declined to do that.In Idaho, Republican Gov. Brad Little also resisted calls for a statewide mask requirement even as health clinics grappled with dozens of staff absences and thousands of calls from people seeking help.In other states, governors have tightened restrictions, though not as much as when the virus first hit in the spring.Minnesota joined states including New York in ordering bars and restaurants to close by 10 p.m.