Since Idaho’s COVID-19 peak on Jan. 19 with 4,537 cases in a day, the state of the pandemic has improved, with April 8 seeing 53 cases.
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 26-April 1): 1
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 8 at 3 p.m.
Active cases: 122
New cases (April 8): 2
Cases this week (April 2-8): 16
Fully vaccinated 5+: 47,739 (45%)
Fully vaccinated with a booster: 21,929
Deaths: 307
Statewide
Data is according to Idaho’s COVID-19 page. Updated April 8 at 5 p.m.
New cases (April 8): 53
Cases this week (April 2-8): 427
Fully vaccinated 5+: 932,637 (54%)
Fully vaccinated with a booster: 406,906
Deaths: 4,895
Hospitalized patients: 45 (9 in ICU)
Available ICU beds: 59
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