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'The number could rise': Panhandle Health District shares COVID-19 2022 deaths report

Idaho

COVID positivity rate in Kootenai County reaches highest level in more than 5 months

The PHD reported 368 new COVID-19 cases this week and three more deaths attributed to the virus, which brings the total of COVID-19 deaths in the PHD to 974.
Coronavirus

Latest Idaho COVID-19 case and vaccine numbers: Interactive graphs and maps tracking the pandemic

Get daily updates and everything you need to know about COVID-19 and the latest vaccine numbers in Idaho.
Nation World

Global COVID death toll hits 6 million in 2 years of pandemic

The grim milestone comes even as the U.S. is shedding masks and many businesses are returning to the office.
Coronavirus Numbers

University of Idaho follows BSU's decision to drop mask mandates

Masking on UI's campus will no longer be required for labs, meeting rooms, hallways or other areas of the university.
Coronavirus

Panhandle Health District reports a sharp increase in COVID-19 case numbers

The unprecedented numbers are likely due to the District’s low vaccination rate and other effective precautions not being taken by the community.
Coronavirus

Oregon hospitals at capacity, urge omicron prevention ahead of holidays

Major health networks in Oregon say they're already at the breaking point, caring for COVID patients and those with other needs, and another surge would be too much.
Coronavirus

'Yes, we are concerned': Idaho medical leaders discuss Omicron COVID-19 variant during weekly briefing

Health officials say while little is known about the new variant, it is imminent that it will find its way to Idaho.
Coronavirus

COVID forecast: Surge in hospitalizations in Oregon unlikely, OHSU doctor says

Dr. Peter Graven of Oregon Health & Science University said he doesn't expect a surge because there are too few Oregonians still susceptible to COVID-19.
Coronavirus

More than 5,000 Oregonians have died from COVID-19

Despite falling case rates, the Oregon Health Authority reported that the state crossed the 5,000 deaths mark over the weekend.
Coronavirus

North Idaho remains hot spot region for its higher COVID-19 cases

North Idaho Panhandle Health District reported only 44% of the eligible population is fully vaccinated --the lowest of the state’s seven health districts.
Coronavirus

'We are not out of the woods yet': Data indicates COVID-19 cases may have peaked, Idaho health officials say

While recent COVID-19 data suggests Idaho may have reached a peak in new cases and hospitalizations, the current rates are still at an all-time high.