COVID-19 Update: March 12, 2021

On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 333 new cases of coronavirus and 3 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 174,943 cases and 1,909 deaths. Though case numbers have been declining, Southwest District Health Department kept Canyon and Owyhee counties in the Yellow health zone because of continuing case loads. Starting Monday, residents 55-65 with one of the designated high risk health conditions will be eligible for a vaccine. Then starting March 22nd, all Idahoans 55-65 can schedule an appointment. Visit https://covidvaccine.idaho.gov to pre-register for a vaccination.