On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 598 new cases and 13 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 158,798 known cases and 1,667 deaths.

The Idaho COVID Vaccine Advisory Committee today voted to allow clergy, who enter healthcare facilities for things like last rites, be included in the first vaccine group. The Committee rejected attempts to move up foster parents and utility workers.

So far, 68,627 people in Idaho have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and of that group 13,732 people have received both doses.