The Argonaut will continue with weekly updates on COVID-19 case numbers, vaccinations and more on both the district and state levels.
University of Idaho
Information comes from University of Idaho’s COVID-19 page.
Reported cases (Feb. 5-11): 17
Gritman Medical Center
Information comes from Gritman’s weekly press releases. Updated Feb. 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Total admitted positive patients during pandemic: 206
Latah County deaths: 46
Latah County deaths since June 1: 35
Public Health – Idaho North Central District
Data used is from Public Health District 2. The local district consists of Latah, Clearwater, Idaho, Lewis and Nez Perce counties. Updated Feb. 18 at 3 p.m.
Active cases: 3,189
New cases (Feb. 18): 23
Cases this week (Feb. 12-18): 247
Fully vaccinated 5+: 47,214 (45%)
Fully vaccinated with a booster: 21,122
Deaths: 271
Statewide
Data is according to Idaho’s COVID-19 page. Updated Feb. 18 at 5 p.m.
New cases (Feb. 18): 2,214
Cases this week (Feb. 12-18): 11,324
Fully vaccinated 5+: 919,057 (54%)
Deaths: 4,674
Hospitalized patients: 380 (86 in ICU)
Available ICU beds (Feb. 18): 13
Additional Updates
Starting Feb. 14, masks were made available across campus while supplies last. The mask mandate continues at UI as county rates were comparatively higher in Latah County.
In Wednesday’s meeting, ASUI tackled the Idaho Legislature’s House Bill 631. The bill, if passed, would bar state entities from requiring face mandates.
UI students getting vaccinated
Submitted vaccination proof has shown that 4,816 students have been vaccinated as of Tuesday. At the same time, UI Vice Provost Diane Kelly-Riley has seen COVID-19 rates improving.
Testing kits in Moscow
Winco has begun selling testing kits, limiting to two purchases per customer. Free tests are also available to students at the Student Recreation Center on weekdays from noon to 2 p.m.
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