On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 312 new cases and 9 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 170,907 known cases and 1,859 deaths.

Emergency room visits because of suspected COVID illness

continue to decline. Counties with the highest number of cases this week are Ada, Bonneville, Canyon, Kootenai and Madison counties.

As reported today, 108,502 Idahoans have received both doses of the vaccine. That includes more than 40 percent of Idahoans over age 65.

Health officials say the state will be receiving more doses next week and the expected approval of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine over the weekend could increase available vaccine supplies.