The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 370 new cases and 9 new deaths to its statewide total on Wednesday. That brings the statewide total to 28,696 known cases and 291 deaths.

Ada reported 4 deaths to the state, while Shoshone County reported 3, and Bingham reported 2. Statewide, rural counties top the list of current infection rates, with Clark, Lemhi, Payette, Washington and Jefferson counties in the top five.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 370 new cases and 9 new deaths to its statewide total on Wednesday. That brings the statewide total to 28,696 known cases and 291 deaths. Ada reported 4 deaths to the state, while Shoshone County reported 3, and Bingham reported 2. Statewide, rural counties top the list of current infection rates, with Clark, Lemhi, Payette, Washington and Jefferson counties in the top five.

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