The second impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump has been underway in the U.S. Senate this week, focused on the January 6th altercation that interrupted the counting of electoral college votes from the 2020 presidential election.

The trial centers around whether Trump incited that crowd to violence, but before the breach of the capitol itself were claims that massive fraud had stolen the election from the former president and his supporters. But is that true?

Associate Professor Benjamin Cover of the University of Idaho College of Law discusses the electoral vote count and all of the surrounding constitutional claims and legal arguments.

On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 437 new cases and 4 deaths. That brings the statewide total to 166,095 known cases and 1,780 deaths.

Hospitalizations continue to drop, and on Saturday, ICU admissions dipped below 40 for the first time since early October.

Idaho will continue to receive roughly 25,000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine each week, in addition to the second doses paired for those who have gotten their first shot. So far more than 62,000 Idahoans older than 65 have received their first dose, or about 20 percent of the state's senior population.

On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 449 new cases and 9 deaths. That brings the statewide total to 165,658 known cases and 1,776 deaths.

Today, the state released a new vaccine transparency dashboard to show how quickly health districts and individual providers throughout the state are distributing their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The dashboard is the result of an executive order from Governor Brad Little late last month, and follows concerns that Idaho was slow in its vaccine roll-out. You’ll find the link at coronavirus.idaho.gov.

On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 404 new cases and 11 deaths. That brings the statewide total to 164,969 known cases and 1,758 deaths.

The Eastern Idaho Public Health district lifted mandatory mask orders in Custer and Jefferson Counties. And if case numbers continue to decline, officials hope to lift mask requirements in Bonneville county on Monday.

The Pocatello City Council will vote on lifting its required mask ordinance on February 18th.

Even though some mandatory orders are being lifted, Health officials ask all residents to wear masks in public, wash their hands, and maintain social distances. The hope is to keep the COVID case numbers declining.

On Idaho Reports, we’ll look at efforts to consolidate vaccine data and get an update on this week’s legislative action.

On Thursday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 402 new cases and one less death than yesterday. That brings the statewide total to 164,565 known cases and 1,747 deaths.

Hospital rates for COVID-19 have continued to decline, with 203 people hospitalized and 47 in the ICU, according to data collected on Monday.

So far 91,575 Idahoans have received the first dose of the vaccine and 29,012 have received both doses.

Vaccination rates by county vary between 3.5% to nearly 13%, though in any given county less than 5% of the population has received both doses.

The Idaho Covid-19 Vaccine Advisory committee will meet tomorrow to review priority subgroups and evaluate vaccine administration.

This week, Dr. Tommy Ahlquist of Crush the Curve Idaho talks about their efforts to get vaccine information out to Idahoans.

The Senate passed a constitutional amendment that would prevent future drug legalization in the state.

Then, Betsy Russell of the Idaho Press updates us on the legislature’s newest proposals to put the governor’s powers in check and the latest on Medicaid funding.

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.

On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 491 new cases and 6 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 163,656 known cases and 1,741 deaths.

Governor Brad Little announced today that the state will advance from Idaho Rebounds Stage 2 to Stage 3, citing declining hospitalizations and case counts. Under that new health order, the limit on group sizes is increased from 10 people to 50 people.

Those requirements still do not apply to religious or political gatherings, and attendance at youth sporting events is still under the purview of the State Board of Education.

Officials emphasized that good hygiene, mask wearing and social distancing are still priorities to help slow the spread of the virus as the slow rollout of vaccines continues.

“This is not the time to throw the masks away and go back to normal," state epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn said. "We're not there yet."

On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 482 new cases and 10 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 163,165 known cases and 1,735 deaths.

Monday was the first day Idahoans ages 65 and older could get vaccinated, and already health districts across the state reported an overwhelming response with appointments filled almost immediately in some cities. Health districts are asking people to stay patient and keep watching for future appointments to open.

Governor Brad Little will make an announcement regarding COVID-19 on Tuesday at 10 am MT, 9 am PT. We’ll have coverage here tomorrow and on the Idaho Reports social media pages.

On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 635 new cases and 4 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 162,355 known cases and 1,725 deaths.

Idaho launched a new COVID-19 vaccination information web page today. The site (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/covid-19-vaccination) is designed to let Idahoans know when and where they can get vaccinated and what to expect at their appointment.

As of this morning, 73,770 Idahoans have received only one dose of the vaccine and 20,301 have received both doses.

Monday, seniors 65 and older are now eligible for vaccination. Many providers are taking appointments now, but officials ask Idahoans to be patient as supplies are still limited.