On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 1,433 new cases and 17 new deaths to its statewide total. That brings the statewide total to 125,452 known cases and 1,231 deaths.

Idaho ranks 10th in the nation for new cases of COVID-19 per capita. According to John Hopkins University, one in every 173 Idahoans have received a positive test for the coronavirus in the past week.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet on Friday to review the public health districts vaccination plans. So far, 119 Idahoans have received a vaccine.

Governor Brad Little proclaimed December as Health Care Worker Appreciation month. He called on Idahoans to express their gratitude by wearing masks, washing hands, and maintaining social distancing.