Idaho coronavirus updates: May 2-3

BOISE, Idaho — For the latest coronavirus updates, click here.

Idaho's number of deaths and cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continue to climb amid a worldwide pandemic.

New confirmed COVID-19 Idaho cases, closures and resources to help are announced every day.

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Click here for previous daily updates.

Click here for previous daily updates.

Sunday, May 3

A mother and daughter from Boise have been making clear face masks to protect those who are blind or hard of hearing. Read more here.

Saturday, May 2

In case you missed it:

SEE FULL DETAILS OF THE REOPENING PLAN: 'Most of the state will be open by the end of June': Here's when Idaho bars, churches and more could reopen under Gov. Little's plan

5:11 p.m. - Idaho surpasses 1,900 confirmed cases

Idaho's battle against COVID-19 continues to show a flattening of the curve of infection as only 17 confirmed cases were announced on Saturday evening. There are now 1,908 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. 1,287 of those cases have recovered and only 200 people were hospitalized.

In case you missed it:

Idaho's stay at home order expired on April 30 and the Idaho Gov. Brad Little said the state is ready to start its reopening plan. He also announced a plan to offer $300 million to help support Idaho small businesses, while many can start reopening Friday. 

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean said Thursday that the city is also moving into the first phase of its own reopening plan on May 1.  

And April ends, many in Idaho are wondering when they will see their unemployment benefits.

Gov. Little also said coronavirus is having a 'big impact' on the state budget.  

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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. 

Facts not fear: More on coronavirus

See our latest updates in our YouTube playlist:

Coronavirus resources: 

• Interactive map and timeline tracking Idaho COVID-19 cases 

• What's an 'essential' business under the Idaho stay-home order? Gov. Little answers your questions 

• Coronavirus resources: Testing sites, at-risk grocery hours in the Treasure Valley 

• List of employers hiring during the coronavirus pandemic 

• How to help southern Idaho nonprofits or get help during the coronavirus pandemic 

Closures: 

• Closures: List of venues, sporting events, and public buildings closed or canceled due to coronavirus concerns 

• List of schools and universities that cancel class in Idaho due to the coronavirus