On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 425 new cases and 1 new death. That brings the statewide total to 178,544 cases and the death toll to 1,952.

All Idahoans over the age of 16 can now schedule their COVID vaccine shot starting April 5th. That’s three weeks earlier than previously scheduled. Governor Brad Little announced the change today.

Starting Monday, March 29th, any Idahoan with one of the CDC designated health conditions can make an appointment.

Residents are encourage to use the COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System at covidvaccine.idaho.gov.

So far, 396,315 Idahoans have received at least one dose of the vaccine.