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WATCH: Q&A on COVID-19 vaccines with Idaho Drs. Pate & Ahlquist

You can watch the live event recorded March 2, 2021, by clicking on the video above.

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many questions about vaccines and school reopenings remain.

Idaho Statesman investigative health reporter Audrey Dutton moderated a discussion with two Idaho leaders about the pandemic and COVID-19.

Former St. Luke’s CEO Dr. David Pate and Crush The Curve Idaho’s co-founder Dr. Tommy Ahlquist touched on a variety of topics, including vaccine availability, Idaho’s case trajectory, schools reopening and more.

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Dr. David Pate, president and CEO, St. Luke’s Health System, Boise, Idaho.
Dr. David Pate, president and CEO, St. Luke’s Health System, Boise, Idaho.

Dr. David Pate, retired CEO of St. Luke’s Health Care System.

Dr. Tommy Ahlquist, co-founder of Crush the Curve Idaho, and co-owner of Ball Ventures development corporation.
Dr. Tommy Ahlquist, co-founder of Crush the Curve Idaho, and co-owner of Ball Ventures development corporation. Provided by BVA

Dr. Tommy Ahlquist, former emergency room physician, co-founder of Crush the Curve Idaho.

Audrey Dutton joined the Statesman in 2011. She heads our investigative team and covers health care, business, consumer protection and the law.

This story was originally published February 23, 2021 at 9:41 AM.

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