**Governor Little will host a statewide AARP telephone town hall to provide information and answer questions regarding coronavirus in Idaho. The hour-long conversation begins at 12 p.m. MST. Anyone can participate. Details here.
See if our FAQ answers your questions. If not, call 2-1-1 or your local public health district with questions.
Idaho public health officials are monitoring the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation very closely. Idaho is currently reporting 42 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
*Case count and laboratory testing data updated at 5:55 p.m. MT, 3/21/2020. Demographic data to be updated every Friday at 5:00 p.m. MT. State-level data will be updated at 5 p.m. MT daily, based on surveillance system records provided by the health districts. Public health district data will be updated on their agency website at their discretion.
Public Health District | County | Cases | Deaths |
---|---|---|---|
Panhandle Health District | Kootenai | 3 | 0 |
Southwest District Health | Canyon | 1 | 0 |
Central District Health | Ada | 11 | 0 |
South Central Public Health District | Blaine | 21 | 0 |
Twin Falls | 1 | 0 | |
Southeastern Idaho Public Health | Bingham | 2 | 0 |
Eastern Idaho Public Health | Madison | 1 | 0 |
Teton | 2 | 0 | |
TOTAL | 42 | 0 |
COVID-19 Testing in Idaho
Number of people tested through the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories* | 858 |
Number of people tested through commercial laboratories** | 359 |
*Includes 4 Oregon residents and 1 Montana resident tested in Idaho.
**Some people may receive multiple tests.
Idahoans with COVID-19 by Age Group
<18 years | 0 |
19 to 49 years | 16 |
≥50 years | 15 |
Data updated at 5:00 p.m. MT, 3/20/2020. Next update at 5:00 p.m. MT 3/27/2020.
Idahoans with COVID-19 by Sex
Female | 20 |
Male | 11 |
Unknown | 0 |
Data updated at 5:00 p.m. MT, 3/20/2020. Next update at 5:00 p.m. MT 3/27/2020.
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