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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.
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.
Thursday, September 3
5:48 p.m.- 326 new confirmed and probable cases; positivity rate down 0.6% from last week
The Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare reported 325 new confirmed cases and only one new probable case of COVID-19 on Thursday. The total number of confirmed cases now sits at 30,839.
Statewide confirmed and probable cases now total 32,927.
Bonneville County remains Idaho's current hotspot, adding 44 confirmed cases to their total. Close behind is Ada County with 43 cases, Canyon County with 28 cases and Bingham County with 27 cases.
Only one death was reported in Bingham County, bringing Idaho's death toll to 375.
The latest testing data shows that Idaho's positivity rate is now at 8%, a 0.6% decrease from the previous week. 15,462 tests were conducted last week, down from 20,167 the week before.
15,787 estimated recoveries have been made.
7:45 a.m. - Gov. Little to hold Stage 4 press conference
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday to announce whether the state has met the benchmarks to safely move out of Stage 4 coronavirus restrictions.
Two weeks ago, Idaho was held again in Stage 4 after failing to meet a hospital admissions metric. The governor will also likely address the beginning of the academic school year, which has seen districts around the state grappling with whether to bring students back in person or start off with remote learning.
The press conference will be streamed live here.
Wednesday, September 2
5:29 p.m. -- Idaho reports 342 new confirmed and probable cases, 4 new deaths
The state of Idaho and local health districts are reporting 304 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, as well as 38 new probable cases on Wednesday. That brings the total of confirmed and probable cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 32,664.
Of the new cases, Bingham County is the state's top hot spot with 79 cases. Ada County had 66 and Canyon County had 41.
Also on Wednesday, four new deaths were reported statewide - one each in Ada, Bannock, Canyon and Minidoka counties - bringing the state's overall coronavirus-related death toll to 374.
The state has released new hospitalization data. As of Monday, 171 people across the state were hospitalized with COVID-19, and 45 of them were in the ICU.
Tuesday, September 1
5:12 p.m. -- Idaho surpasses 30,000 confirmed cases; 6 new deaths reported on Tuesday
Idaho on Tuesday added 378 new confirmed cases, bringing the statewide total of confirmed cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 30,203.
An additional 58 new probable cases were also reported by the state and local health districts on Tuesday.
The combined total of 438 confirmed and probable cases comes on the heels of a two-day dip in new cases and is the highest daily total in more than two weeks (see the graph below).
Of the new cases, 81 were in Bannock County, 78 were in Ada County, 35 were in Canyon County and 34 were in Bingham County.
Southeastern Public Health, which includes both Bannock and Bingham counties, posted a clarification on why it had a big spike in cases today:
"Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s case count is elevated due to delays in the positive lab report system," the health district said. "In addition, SIPH is now counting every case on the day we receive it, rather than waiting until we are able to make contact with each case."
Six new deaths were also reported by health districts: Two in Canyon County, and one each in Ada, Benewah, Bonneville and Kootenai counties.
For a closer look at Idaho's coronavirus numbers, including a county-by-county breakdown, check out our interactive map and timelines.
Monday, August 31
5:20 p.m.- 32,088 confirmed and probable cases; 14-day average of new cases drops below 300 for the first time since July
184 new confirmed cases were listed in Idaho on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 29,825. 30 new probable cases were also cited. The number of total cases now sits at 32,088.
Three deaths were reported today, two in Canyon County and one in Canyon County. Idaho's death toll is now 363.
For the first time since July 7, Idaho's 14-day average of new cases has dropped below 300. The average for Monday is 296.
The latest hospitalization data from August 29 showed 162 people were hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that group, 46 were admitted to the ICU.
11:50 a.m. - Cambridge Joint School District 432 closed Aug. 31 - Sept. 3
The district announced on its Facebook page Sunday that they have their first confirmed of COVID-19 in a staff member and it is possible that children were exposed to this person.
The school will be closed this week so they can monitor the potential spread.
Parents are urged to contact the school if your child or anyone in your house becomes ill.
Classes are expected to resume on Sept. 8. The situation is being monitored and a decision is expected later this week.
11:05 a.m. - Caldwell city buildings to reopen to the public Monday
City buildings in Caldwell will reopen to the public Monday after being closed to walk-ins for more than a month.
The decision to reopen was made after consultation with Southwest District Health.
Online services and appointments will still remain available for residents who do not want to visit in person. All public facilities will be sanitized regularly, and citizens visiting public buildings are asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
The buildings that will reopen include City Hall, the Caldwell Airport, Caldwell Fire Department, and Caldwell Event Center Offices, Parks and Rec offices, Planning and Zoning, Building, Engineering, Water, Waste Water Treatment, Cemetery and Street Department offices. The city offices remained operational during the public closure, which started July 20.
"City officials have worked extremely closely with Southwest District Health over the duration of the pandemic, and will continue to do so," officials wrote in a press release. "The health and wellbeing or our employees and residents remains top priority."
Sunday, August 30
5:34 p.m.- 29,556 confirmed cases, 359 deaths, 14,712 estimated recoveries
Idaho is currently reporting 29,556 confirmed cases of COVID-19. 182 cases were confirmed as well as eight probable. The state total now sits at 31,867.
Only one new death was reported today in Canyon County. The state's death toll now sits at 359.
Saturday, August 29
4:59 p.m.-29,374 confirmed cases, 358 deaths, 14,490 estimated recoveries
Idaho reported 29,374 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. 286 confirmed cases were added to the total, as well as seven probable cases. Total new cases added Saturday total 293, bringing the number of total cases statewide to 31,677.
Five new deaths were reported today, two in Canyon County and one in Bonneville, Fremont and Shoshone counties. The death toll now sits at 358.
It is estimated that 14,490 people have recovered.
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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