COVID-19 Update: March 9, 2021

On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 481 new cases of coronavirus and 2 new deaths due to COVID-19-related causes. The statewide count now stands at 173,790 known cases and 1,892 people dead. More Idahoans in Group 2.3 are eligible for vaccinations starting March 15, but appointments are starting to go unfilled in most health districts, so some parts of the state are opening up shots to that group early. Newly eligible people include convenience and grocery store workers, manufacturing workers, U.S. Postal Service workers and flight crews. Pre-register at https://covidvaccine.idaho.gov and a provider in your area will contact you when you’re eligible. The next Idahoans eligible for the vaccine in Group 3 will be based on age and high-risk medical conditions.