COVID-19 Update: April 6, 2021

On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 346 new cases and 2 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 182,182 cases and 1,974 deaths. Of the 95 variant cases detected in Idaho, four percent have resulted in hospitalizations and one percent in death, according to a Health and Welfare press briefing this afternoon. Epidemiologists said they think the UK and California variants are the most concerning. 491,314 Idahoans have received at least one dose of the vaccine, with 319,369 Idahoans fully vaccinated. Governor Brad Little will make an announcement on COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday at 2 pm MT/1 pm PT. The announcement will be streamed live on the Idaho Public Television YouTube channel.