COVID-19 Update: March 22, 2021

On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 340 new cases and 5 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 177,760 known cases, and 1,946 deaths. The Department of Health and Welfare will hold a vaccine briefing with Director Dave Jeppesen, Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch, and Immunization Program Manger Sarah Leeds this Wednesday, March 24 at 12:30 pm Mountain Time, 11:30 am Pacific Time, following an announcement from Governor Brad Little at noon MT. All Idahoans age 55 and older qualify to become vaccinated today, with open eligibility next Monday for those age 45 and older with certain medical conditions. Go to covidvacine.idaho.gov to learn more and pre-register for an appointment.