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. 12-18): 6
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. 25 at 3 p.m.
Active cases: 1,849
New cases (Feb. 25): 21
Cases this week (Feb. 19-25): 121
Fully vaccinated 5+: 47,301 (45%)
Fully vaccinated with a booster: 21,304
Deaths: 273
Statewide
Data is according to Idaho’s COVID-19 page. Updated Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.
New cases (Feb. 25): 2,051
Cases this week (Feb. 19-25): 10,266
Fully vaccinated 5+: 921,690 (54%)
Fully vaccinated with a booster: 392,833
Deaths: 4,730
Hospitalized patients: 279 (62 in ICU)
Available ICU beds (Feb. 25): 16
Additional Updates
University of Idaho’s mask mandate will be reevaluated
With lowering case numbers, the university’s COVID-19 policies will be discussed with Gritman Medical Center and Public Health – Idaho North Central District.
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