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.
Saturday, March 13
5:16 p.m. - Almost 200,000 Idahoans fully vaccinated
On Friday, March 13, 2020, the first confirmed case of the coronavirus was reported in the Gem State. Since then, there have been 175,236 confirmed and probable cases reported, with 141,402 of those being confirmed. On Saturday, the Gem State added 95 probable and 192 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
One new death was reported in Ada County, leaving the state's coronavirus-related death toll at 1,914.
Since mid-December, the state reports that 509,642 doses of the vaccines have been administered to 320,118 people, with 126,318 people receiving one dose and 193,800 people receiving both doses.
Friday, March 12
5:32 p.m. - 317 total cases reported
The Gem State added 229 new confirmed and 88 new probable cases of the coronavirus on Friday, leaving the statewide total number of cases reported at 174,943, with 141,210 confirmed cases.
Since mid-December, the state has reported 499,023 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to 311,860 people. Of those, 124,697 people have received one dose and 187,163 have received both doses.
Three new deaths were reported Friday, two in Canyon County and one in Bonneville County. The coronavirus-related death toll in Idaho is 1,913.
Thursday, March 11
5:24 p.m. - 382 total new cases, 6 deaths reported on Thursday
Idaho health districts reported 224 new confirmed and 158 new probable cases on Thursday for a total of 382 new cases. That brings the total of confirmed cases in Idaho since the pandemic reached the state a year ago to 140,981.
Of the new cases, Bonneville County (65) and Kootenai County (21) were the hot spots. Ada County, the most populous county in the state, reported just 13 cases.
Also on Thursday, the state added six deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,910. Each of these counties reported a single death: Ada, Benewah, Bonner, Bonneville, Kootenai and Twin Falls.
As of Thursday afternoon, 485,478 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered in Idaho. 181,267 people have received both doses of the vaccine while 122,944 people have received only the first dose.
Wednesday, March 10
5:45 p.m. - 208 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus reported
Idaho added 208 new confirmed and 263 new probable cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, increasing the state-wide total number of cases at 174,246 and 140,757 confirmed cases.
The state reported that 470,641 of the COVID-19 vaccines have been given to 295,202 people. Of those who have been vaccinated in Idaho, 175,439 people have received both doses and 119,763 people have received just one dose.
The Gem State reported another nine deaths on Wednesday, leaving the state's coronavirus-related death toll at 1,904. The deaths happened in the following counties:
- Bonner* (1)
- Bonneville (1)
- Franklin (1)
- Jerome (1)
- Kootenai (3)
- Minidoka (1)
- Valley (1)
*Tuesday record reported on Wednesday
Tuesday, March 9
5:34 p.m. - 431 total new cases reported
The Gem State reported 273 new confirmed and 158 new probable cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday. Idaho's statewide total number of cases reported increased to 173,790 and 140,544 confirmed cases since the first one was reported on March 13, 2020.
Estimated recoveries from COVID-19 grew to 96,628, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Idaho reported one new death in Kootenai County, leaving the statewide coronavirus-related death toll at 1,895.
Since mid-December, the state reports that 459,898 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been given to 289,395 people, with 170,503 getting fully vaccinated and 118,892 people receiving one dose.
Monday, March 8
6:04 p.m.- 434 new cases, 13 deaths reported Monday
Idaho added 319 new confirmed and 115 new probable cases to the running total of COVID-19 cases on Monday. These 434 cases are from Sunday and Monday.
Bonneville, Kootenai and Ada counties reported the most new cases.
Since March 2020, Idaho has reported 173,931 confirmed and probable cases. Of that number, 140,276 are confirmed.
13 deaths were reported Monday, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,894. Here's where the deaths were reported county-by-county:
- Ada (3)
- Bannock (1)
- Bonneville (1)
- Caribou (1)
- Kootenai (3)
- Latah (1)
- Nez Perce (1)
- Owyhee (1)
- Power (1)
The latest hospitalization data from March 6 reported 62 COVID-19 related hospitalizations, 19 of which are in the ICU. Only 29 providers reported on Saturday.
451,424 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Idaho. In addition:
- 284,655 people have received the vaccine
- 117,886 people have received only the first dose of the vaccine
- 166,769 people have received both doses of the vaccine
An estimated 96,445 recoveries have been made.
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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