10 new cases of COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho

SOUTHEAST IDAHO (KIFI / KIDK) – Southeast Idaho Public Health has 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There are two new cases in Bannock County, seven in Bingham County and one in Oneida County.

This brings the total to 212 confirmed cases in southeast Idaho.

• The patient is a man in his 80s from Bannock County. He is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission.
• The patient is a 70-year-old man from Bannock County. He is recovering at home. The investigation is ongoing.
• The patient is a woman in her 30s from Bingham County. She is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission.
• The patient is a woman, under the age of 18, from Bingham County. She is recovering at home. The patient had contact with a confirmed case.
• The patient is a man in his 30s from Bingham County. He is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission.
• The patient is a 70-year-old woman from Bingham County. She is recovering at home. The case is related to travel.
• The patient is a man in his 70s from Bingham County. He is recovering at home. The case is related to travel.
• The patient is a man in his 40s from Bingham County. He is recovering at home. He had contact with a confirmed case.
• The patient is a man in his 20s from Bingham County. He is recovering at home. The patient had contact with a confirmed case.
• The patient is a man in his 20s from Oneida County. He is recovering at home. He had contact with a confirmed case.

148 of the total of 212 confirmed cases have been recovered from COVID-19.

Community transmission is defined as a disease within a community that lacks a connection to travel or other confirmed cases.

Home recovery means that the patient is currently at home recovering; It does not imply that your symptoms are mild. These people, by the time they receive their test results, are not sick enough to be admitted to the hospital. Each case is different and the severity of symptoms has varied. Also, symptoms can change and become severe quickly.

SIPH will continue to closely monitor the situation and is working with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, city and county leaders, schools, emergency management, healthcare providers, and our community at large to help prevent the spread of this virus.

Prevention methods include:

• Follow Governor Little’s Idaho Stay-Healthy state order at rebound.idaho.gov.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid sick people.
• Practice social distancing (6 feet).
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your unwashed hands.
• Use fabric face liners in public places.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs using a disinfecting solution.

If you think you have been exposed, be sure to isolate yourself. If you need medical attention, call your healthcare provider before a visit to discuss your symptoms and next steps. Tests are available by calling 208-234-5875.

SIPH has a call center to answer community questions and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. You can contact the hotline at (208) 234-5875.