Universities across the state have been removing their mask mandates with numbers in decline.
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. 19-25): 5
Gritman Medical Center
Information comes from Gritman’s weekly press releases. Updated March 3 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 March 4 at 3 p.m.
Active cases: 1,083
New cases (March 4): 19
Cases this week (Feb. 26- March 4): 129
Fully vaccinated 5+: 47,409 (45%)
Fully vaccinated with a booster: 21,421
Deaths: 208
Statewide
Data is according to Idaho’s COVID-19 page. Updated March 4 at 5 p.m.
New cases (March 4): 1,565
Cases this week (Feb. 26- March 4): (ADD UP)
Fully vaccinated 5+: 924,223 (54%)
Fully vaccinated with a booster: 396,023
Deaths: 4,788
Hospitalized patients: 175 (32 in ICU)
Available ICU beds: 57
Additional Updates
University of Idaho and other institutions relax their mask mandates
As of Tuesday, UI’s mask mandate is no longer in place. Other universities have removed their mandates with different restrictions or with an announcement before implementation.
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