On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 1,640 new cases and 8 new deaths to its statewide total. That brings the statewide total to 94,730 known cases and 874 deaths.

If Pfizer gets federal authorization, Idaho is in line to receive 90 thousand vaccine doses, enough for 45 thousand people, as early as next month. According to Idaho Education News, health care workers are first in line for the two-shot vaccine. Next will come K-12 teachers and staff, critical workers, those over 65 and those with high risk health issues.

The Lighthouse Rescue Mission, a men’s homeless shelter in Nampa, temporarily closed its doors today. Too many staffers were out because of COVID-19. Those men needing shelter will be transported to Boise’s Rescue Mission.