On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 460 new cases and 5 new deaths due to COVID-19-related causes. That brings the statewide case count to 180,536 and the death toll to 1,962.

So far, more than 447,000 people in Idaho have received at least one dose of the vaccine as providers urge others to sign up.

Some health districts have opened vaccinations up to anyone age 16 and older, while other areas are waiting until Monday, April 5. Call your local public health district to learn if you are eligible for a vaccine.

You can still sign up at COVIDvaccine.idaho.gov to pre-register for a vaccine.

Today, Central District Health and Southeastern Idaho Public Health District announced they have opened up vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older.

Previously, the Panhandle Health District and North Central District Health had opened up eligibility to the general population, meaning anyone who lives north of Riggins can get vaccinated.

In the rest of the state, people 16 and older with one pre-existing condition can currently get a vaccine. If you live in one of the other three public health districts and aren’t already eligible, you will be on Monday, April 5. You can still pre-register at COVIDvaccine.idaho.gov.

We’ll see you back here tomorrow. Until then, stay safe, Idaho.

On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 335 new cases of coronavirus and 3 new deaths due to COVID-19. The statewide case count is now 179,763 and the death toll stands at 1,957.

Today, Idahoans over age 16 with at least one medical condition are now eligible to be vaccinated. Next Monday, April 5th, eligibility opens for all Idahoans over the age of 16.

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

The Department of Health and Welfare says over 100,000 people have signed up through the pre-registration system, and nearly 42,000 of those people have been contacted by a provider to schedule an appointment.

Today 432,483 people in Idaho have received at least one dose of a vaccine and 273,524 people are fully vaccinated.

Rep. Barbara Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, spoke with Idaho Reports about mental health issues and suicide prevention.

On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 317 new cases of coronavirus and no new deaths due to COVID-19. The statewide case count is now 179,204 and the death toll stands at 1,954.

Vaccines are currently being offered to anyone age 45 and older. On Monday, people ages 16 to 44 may be vaccinated if they have at least one medical condition. As of April 5th, all Idahoans age 16 and older may schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

So far, more than 417,000 Idahoans have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Residents are encouraged to use the COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System at COVIDvaccine.idaho.gov.

On Thursday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 343 new cases of coronavirus and 2 new deaths due to COVID-19 related causes. That brings the statewide case count to 178,887 and the death toll to 1,954.

Bonneville County currently has the highest 7-day moving average infection rate in the state, with roughly 42 cases per 100,000 people.

All Idahoans age 16 and older may now schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointment starting April 5th. Residents are encouraged to use the COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System at covidvaccine.idaho.gov.

So far, more than 406,000 Idahoans have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

This week, we explore the complexities around the legislature’s discussions on suicide prevention. Then, Rep. Laurie Lickley and Sen. David Nelson talk about the Idaho Behavioral Health Council, and whether the legislature is prepared to tackle the wide-ranging problems affecting mental health. But first, a vaccine update: the state is speeding up the timeline.

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.

On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 359 new cases of coronavirus and 5 new deaths due to COVID-19-related causes. That brings the statewide total to 178,119 known cases and 1,951 deaths.

Gov. Brad Little will make an announcement about vaccines in Idaho at 12 p.m. Mountain Time Wednesday on Idaho Public Television.

As of Tuesday, more than 388,040 people in Idaho have received at least one dose of the vaccine. All Idahoans age 55 and older qualify to become vaccinated this week. Go to covidvaccine.idaho.gov to learn more and pre-register for an appointment.

On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 340 new cases and 5 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 177,760 known cases, and 1,946 deaths.

The Department of Health and Welfare will hold a vaccine briefing with Director Dave Jeppesen, Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch, and Immunization Program Manger Sarah Leeds this Wednesday, March 24 at 12:30 pm Mountain Time, 11:30 am Pacific Time, following an announcement from Governor Brad Little at noon MT.

All Idahoans age 55 and older qualify to become vaccinated today, with open eligibility next Monday for those age 45 and older with certain medical conditions. Go to covidvacine.idaho.gov to learn more and pre-register for an appointment.