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Idaho public health officials are monitoring the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation very closely. Idaho is currently reporting 23 cases.
Officials are working with CDC and other states and are also in regular communication with Idaho public health districts and healthcare providers around the state.
COVID-19 in Idaho
Public Health District | County | Cases | Deaths |
Panhandle Health District | Kootenai | 1 | 0 |
Central District Health | Ada | 3 | 0 |
South Central Public Health District | Blaine Twin Falls | 16 1 | 0 0 |
Eastern Idaho Public Health | Madison Teton | 1 1 | 0 0 |
Data updated at 5:00 p.m. MT, 3/19/2020. State-level data will be updated by 5 p.m. MT daily. Public health district data will be updated on their agency websites at their discretion.
COVID-19 Testing in Idaho
Number of people tested at the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories* | 445 |
Number of people tested through commercial laboratories** | 168 |
Data updated at 5:00 p.m. MT, 3/19/2020. State-level data will be updated at 5 p.m. MT daily.
*Includes 4 Oregon residents and 1 Montana resident tested in Idaho
**Some people may receive multiple tests
Everyone should take precautions to avoid all respiratory diseases, including staying home if you’re sick, avoiding sick people, and covering your coughs and sneezes with the crook of your elbow or a tissue.
Latest Updates
Governor’s Updates
- Governor Little issues statement following first confirmed case of coronavirus in Idaho, 3/13/20
- Governor signs proactive emergency declaration to further prevent coronavirus spread in Idaho, 3/13/20 – Access the emergency declaration here
- Governor and Idaho Legislature advance $2 million in state funds for coronavirus response, 3/6/20
- Governor’s message on Coronavirus: Idaho is prepared, do your part to prevent spread, 3/4/20