BOISE, Idaho — Scroll down to see the latest daily updates.
We're closely tracking Idaho's number of deaths and cases of the novel coronavirus as well as what's happening as COVID-19 continues to spread in Idaho.
We have multiple graphs and timelines looking at the coronavirus case trends in Idaho, including a graph showing a 14-day average that the State of Idaho has been tracking to determine the appropriate reopening stage.
For previous daily updates, click here.
Friday, April 2
5:28 p.m. - Nearly 300 total cases reported
The Gem State reported 223 new confirmed and 59 new probable cases of the coronavirus on Friday, increasing the statewide total number of cases reported since last year at 181,181 with 145,672 of those being confirmed.
Ada County reported the most new cases with 80 followed by Bonneville County's 26 new cases and Canyon County's 29.
Two new deaths were reported in Kootenai County, leaving the state's coronavirus-related death toll at 1,969.
Since mid-December, Idaho has reported that 466,384 people in the state have received one of the COVID-19 vaccines. Of those, 167,734 people have received on dose and 298,650 people are fully vaccinated.
Thursday, April 1
5:21 p.m. -- 370 new cases reported, 2 more people have died from the virus
Idaho health officials reported 272 new confirmed and 98 new probable for a total of 370 new cases.
Since last March there have been 145,177 confirmed cases, with 180,897 confirmed and probable cases total.
There were two new deaths bringing the overall total to 1,967. Those deaths were reported in Canyon and Elmore counties.
101,115 people in Idaho have recovered from COVID-19.
Here are the statewide vaccine numbers for April 1:
- 455,999 people have received a vaccine
- 164,714 people have received only the first dose of the vaccine
- 291,285 people have been fully vaccinated
The hot spots are in Ada, Bonneville and Canyon counties.
The positivity rate for the week of 3/14 - 3/20 stands at 5.1%, the same as the previous week.
More positivity rate breakdown:
Ada – 4.5%
Canyon – 5.2%
Bonneville (Idaho Falls) – 16.6%
22,796 COVID tests were performed. That's down from 29,510 the week before.
Wednesday, March 31
6:04 p.m. - 426 new confirmed and probable cases statewide, 5 new deaths
Idaho health officials are reporting 315 new confirmed and 111 new probable cases for a total of 426 statewide.
Since March 2020, there has been 145,177 confirmed cases, and 180,536 confirmed and probable cases total.
There are 5 new deaths to report bringing the overall total to 1,965. Those new deaths were in Ada, Bonner, Cassia, Gem, and Payette counties.
So far, 100,936 people have recovered from the virus.
Here are some vaccination numbers:
- 447,193 people have received a vaccine
- 163,080 people have received only the first dose of the vaccine
- 284,113 people have been fully vaccinated
The hotspots in Idaho are: Ada (79), Bonneville (68), and Canyon (32).
Latest hospital numbers as of March 29, 2021, 174 people are hospitalized with COVID-19. That's the highest number since Feb. 14. And 46 people are in the ICU, which is the highest since Feb. 1.
Tuesday, March 30
5:26 p.m. - More than 200 new confirmed cases reported
The Gem State reported 211 new confirmed and 116 new probable cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, leaving the total number of confirmed cases reported since last year at 144,862 and 180,076 confirmed and probable cases.
No new deaths were reported, leaving the state-wide coronavirus-related death toll at 1,960.
Estimated recoveries increased slightly to 100,714.
Since mid-December, the state reports that 438,792 people have been vaccinated. Of those, 160,426 have received on dose and 278,365 people have been fully vaccinated.
Monday, March 29
7:15 p.m.: 377 new cases, 3 deaths reported Sunday-Monday
377 new COVID-19 cases- 284 confirmed and 93 probable, were added to the Gem State's total between Sunday and Monday. Ada, Bonneville and Canyon counties added the most new cases.
Since March 2020, 179,763 confirmed and probable cases have been reported in Idaho. 144,751 of those cases are confirmed.
Three new deaths were reported, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,960:
- Bannock (1)
- Owyhee (1)
- Shoshone (1)
As of March 27, 85 Idahoans are currently in the hospital with COVID-19, 19 of which are in the ICU.
432,483 Idahoans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 158,958 people have only received one dose, and 273,524 people have received both doses.
An estimated 100,522 have recovered.
How we track Idaho COVID-19 cases:
Every day, KTVB works diligently to ensure we are providing the most accurate, up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 cases in Idaho.
We track our numbers the same way the Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare does. However, we update our total number more frequently, meaning our numbers may not always match with the state.
The state updates the number of total cases every day around 5 p.m.
KTVB updates our running total once the state and local health districts have confirmed their total number of cases. See more details about how we track regional numbers ahead of the state releasing them here.
Terminology:
- "Recoveries" are tracked by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The state says it "Is defined as the number of persons with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis who are alive 30 days post-onset (or referral date if onset is not available) based upon total cases, deaths, and any clinical info available."
- "Confirmed" cases refer to a person who was tested for COVID-19 and tested positive.
- "Probable" cases refer to a person who is exhibiting symptoms after coming in contact with a person who has a confirmed case. Though a probable case is not confirmed, the state will monitor the person for symptoms.
- "Total cases" refers to the number of confirmed and probable cases combined. We will always clarify how many of the total cases are confirmed and how many are probable in our daily updates.
At KTVB, we’re focusing our news coverage on the facts and not the fear around the virus. To see our full coverage, visit our coronavirus section, here: www.ktvb.com/coronavirus.
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