Follow along as we track the latest daily COVID-19 news with live updates.
BOISE, Idaho — Editor’s note: The number of recovered COVID-19 patients dropped from 4,393 to 2,801 on July 2. An error in auto-calculation was discovered by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare on July 1.
We’re closely tracking Idaho’s number of deaths and cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as well as what’s happening as Idaho reopens. Scroll down to see our live updates from each day.
We have multiple graphs and timelines looking at the coronavirus case trends in Idaho, including a new graph showing a 14-day average that the State of Idaho has been tracking to determine the appropriate reopening stage.
Facts:
Sunday, July 5
In case you missed it:
- Boise mayor signs health order requiring face masks in public
- ‘We’ve been pushing for something like this’: Downtown Boise business owners react to mask requirement
- Treasure Valley fireworks stands see spike in sales as cities cancel Fourth of July celebrations
- Boise State to drop baseball, swimming and diving programs over budget concerns
- Albertsons Boise Open will go on, but without fans in attendance.
- Travelers to Chicago from 15 coronavirus ‘surge’ states, including Idaho, must quarantine first
- McCall businesses welcome visitors wearing masks
- Boise School District creates online option for upcoming school year amid coronavirus concerns
- New unemployment claims in Idaho jump 26% in a week
Saturday, July 4
6:08 p.m. – Idaho adds a record 396 confirmed cases on Saturday
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and health districts across Idaho reported a record-breaking 396 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Gem State. Both Ada and Canyon counties reported over 100 new cases on the Fourth of July. The 14-day average for new cases per day is now at 242.3077, a new record.
No new deaths reported, but Health and Welfare retracted two probable cases of the coronavirus, which still leaves the state with a total of 7,370.
Recoveries improved slightly with a new total of 2,858 recoveries.
At KTVB, we’re focusing our news coverage on the facts and not the fear around the virus. To see our full coverage, visit our coronavirus section, here: www.ktvb.com/coronavirus.
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