Weekly update: Past week sees drastic decrease in cases

April 1’s update with COVID-19 statistics

Last week saw 1,611 cases statewide from March 19-25. This week, Idaho saw 661, a large decrease. 

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 (March 19-25): 3

Gritman Medical Center

Gritman’s weekly press releases have been suspended for the time being. 

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 April 1 at 3 p.m.

Active cases: 182

New cases (March 31): 2

Cases this week (March 26-31): 7

Fully vaccinated 5+: 47,636 (45%)

Fully vaccinated with a booster: 21,803

Deaths: 307

Statewide

Data is according to Idaho’s COVID-19 page. Updated April 1 at 5 p.m. 

New cases (April 1): 208

Cases this week (March 26-April 1): 661

Fully vaccinated 5+: 931,061 (54%)

Fully vaccinated with a booster: 404,896

Deaths: 4,876

Hospitalized patients: 65 (9 in ICU)

Available ICU beds: 37

Haadiya Tariq can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @haadiyatariq

About the Author

Haadiya Tariq I am a senior at the University of Idaho, majoring in journalism and sociology with a minor in international studies. My final year at our publication, I am the Editor in Chief for 2022-2023.

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