On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 507 new cases and 7 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 164,163 known cases and 1,748 deaths.

The Eastern Idaho Public Health District has established a lottery-style system for priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Those eligible can register on a waiting list, then a computer will then generate a random list and officials will call or text those selected to set up an appointment.

Those who register before February 11th can expect an appointment between February 15th and the end of March. Visit https://eiph.idaho.gov/Home/Hot%20Topics/Coronavirus/COVID_Vaccine.html or call (208) 533-3223 for more information.

The Idaho Covid-19 Vaccine Advisory committee will meet on Friday to review priority subgroups and evaluate vaccine administration. So far 87,135 Idahoans have received the first dose of the vaccine and 26,415 have received both doses.