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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.
Friday, September 11
5:23 p.m. - Over 300 total cases reported, Madison County has its first death
The Gem State added 276 confirmed and 48 probable cases of the coronavirus on Friday, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 32,532 since the pandemic began. Seven new deaths were reported, which puts the state's death toll at 414, with two new deaths in Ada County, one in Canyon County, two in Kootenai County, Madison County reported its first death and one new death in Minidoka County.
The total number of coronavirus cases is now at 34,950. An estimated 18,052 cases have recovered since the pandemic began.
Idaho's new top hotspots of new cases of COVID-19 are Bonneville County with 55, Ada County with 39 and Canyon County's 31.
11:06 a.m.-Statewide positivity rate drops 0.6%, now stands at 7.4%
Testing data and positivity rates were not updated on the Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare's website on Thursday afternoon. Some point between then and Friday morning, the state reported that Idaho's COVID-19 positivity rate dropped from 8% to 7.4%, a 0.6% decrease.
Both Central District Health and Southwest District Health saw drops in the rate. Northern Idaho health districts saw increases, as well as South Central and Southeastern.
The state previously stated that getting the positivity rate below 5% is the ultimate goal.
Thursday, September 10
5:29 p.m.- 254 new confirmed cases reported Thursday; only one death added to statewide total
254 confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases statewide to 32, 256. 52 probable cases were also reported. Total cases in Idaho have reached 34,617.
Ada County was the state's hotspot, adding 52 confirmed cases to their total. Canyon County followed closely with 35 cases and Bonneville County with 32 cases.
Only one death was reported in Nez Perce County, bringing the statewide death toll to 407.
Testing data and positivity rates weren't updated today. An estimated 17,599 have recovered.
Wednesday, September 9
5:43 p.m.- 16 deaths reported Wednesday, the Gem State's highest single-day death rate to date
The Gem State reported 32,002 confirmed cases on Wednesday after 196 new cases were confirmed. 84 new probable cases were also added to the state's total. The number of total cases now sits at 34,310.
Canyon County added 42 confirmed cases to its total, followed closely by 24 cases in Bonneville County and 22 in Ada County.
Wednesday marks the deadliest day in Idaho for COVID-19 related deaths as 16 new deaths were reported. Seven occurred in Ada County, three in Canyon County, two in Minidoka County and one in Bonneville, Shoshone, Cassia and Fremont Counties.
Idaho also added its second death in the 30-39 age range.
The latest hospitalization data from Sept. 7 shows 158 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19. Of the group, 58 were admitted to the ICU.
An estimated 17,304 recoveries have been made.
Tuesday, September 8
5:45 p.m. - Idaho reports 272 new confirmed cases of COVID-19
After low numbers for Labor Day, Health and Welfare and the state health districts added 272 new confirmed cases and 42 new probable cases to the statewide total Tuesday.
Statewide, Idaho is nearing 34,000 total confirmed and probable cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Three new deaths were reported Tuesday, located in Ada, Bingham, and Kootenai counties, which brings the statewide total of coronavirus-related deaths to 390.
Nearly 17,000 total have recovered so far, according to estimates from Idaho Health and Welfare.
Monday, September 7
5:34 p.m. - Idaho reports only 59 new confirmed cases on Labor Day
The Gem State reported 59 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 11 new probable cases on Labor Day. Idaho has reported 31,534 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic and 33,741 total cases, probable and confirmed.
The 70 total cases reported Monday was the lowest since June 15, however it is possible that some health districts did not update their statistics over the long holiday weekend.
No new deaths were reported, leaving the state's number of COVID-19-related deaths at 387.
An estimated 16,760 people in Idaho have recovered from the virus.
Sunday, September 6
5:05 p.m. - Idaho adds 197 confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Gem State's total number of coronavirus cases ticked up to 33,667 after the state reported 197 confirmed cases and eight probable cases on Sunday. One new death was reported in Ada County, bringing the state's death toll to 387.
Since the pandemic began, Idaho has reported 31,475 of the coronavirus, which 16,554 of those cases have been presumed to have recovered, up from 16,339 on Saturday.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story stated that nearly 500 recoveries were reported on Sunday. In fact, nearly 500 were added on Sunday and Saturday. This article has been updated to reflect those changes.
Saturday, September 5
6:46 p.m. - 45 more cases reported in eastern Idaho
The ISPH and EIPH reported 45 more confirmed cases on Saturday, bringing the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Idaho to 31,339.
5:35 p.m. - Idaho adds 200 confirmed cases and over 300 recoveries on Saturday
The Gem State reported 200 confirmed and one new probable new case of the coronavirus on Saturday. The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Idaho is now 33,447 and 31,291 of those cases are confirmed positive.
No new deaths were reported, leaving the state's death toll from the coronavirus at 386.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 16,339 cases are presumed to have recovered, up from just over 16,000 on Friday.
Friday, September 4
5:19 p.m. - 266 new confirmed and probable cases; 11 deaths reported Friday
Idaho surpassed 31,000 confirmed cases on Friday. The state and local health districts reported 242 new confirmed cases and 24 new probable cases. There are now 31,091 confirmed cases and 33,196 total cases.
Ada County is once again the state's hotspot, adding 71 new cases to its total. Canyon County followed closely, adding 56 new cases.
11 deaths were reported on Friday, including the first one in Adams County. Four deaths occurred in Canyon County while one death was reported in Ada, Adams, Bannock, Bingham, Minidoka, Shoshone and Twin Falls Counties.
Idaho's death toll is now 386.
The latest hospitalization data from September 2 reported 151 people were admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. Of that group, 50 were admitted to the ICU.
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.
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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