On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 1,786 new cases and 10 new deaths to its statewide total. That’s a new record for the highest single day of new reported cases. It brings the statewide total to 89,764 known cases and 845 deaths.
The Eastern Idaho Health District has moved Bonneville County into the critical risk category. Bonneville joins Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties for critical risk status.
Boise’s mandatory mask order goes into effect on Monday. Police can ticket or arrest anyone refusing to wear a mask and refusing to leave local businesses when asked. Businesses can temporarily lose their licenses if staffers or customers aren’t following mask orders.