COVID-19 Update: March 31, 2021

On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 460 new cases and 5 new deaths due to COVID-19-related causes. That brings the statewide case count to 180,536 and the death toll to 1,962. So far, more than 447,000 people in Idaho have received at least one dose of the vaccine as providers urge others to sign up. Some health districts have opened vaccinations up to anyone age 16 and older, while other areas are waiting until Monday, April 5. Call your local public health district to learn if you are eligible for a vaccine. You can still sign up at COVIDvaccine.idaho.gov to pre-register for a vaccine.