SOUTHEAST IDAHO (KIFI / KIDK) – Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
There are five new cases in Bannock County, one in Bear Lake County, four in Bingham County, two in Franklin County, two in Oneida County, and one in Power County.
This brings the total to 187 confirmed cases in southeast Idaho.
• Two female patients, under the age of 18, from Bannock County. Patients are recovering at home. The patients had contact with a confirmed case.
• The patient is a man in his 40s from Bannock County. The patient is recovering at home. The patient had contact with a confirmed case.
• The patient is a man in his 30s from Bannock County. The patient is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission.
• The patient is a woman in her 20s from Bannock County. The patient is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission.
• Patient is a woman under the age of 18 from Bear Lake County. The patient is
recovering at home. The case is related to travel. This is the first case for Bear
Lake County
• The patient is a woman in her 20s from Bingham County. The patient is recovering at home. The case is related to travel.
• The patient is a woman in her 30s from Bingham County. The patient is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission.
• Two 50-year-old patients from Bingham County. Patients are recovering at home. One case is considered community transmission and the other is related to travel.
• The patient is a man in his 20s from Franklin County. The patient is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission.
• The patient is a woman in her 30s from Franklin County. The patient is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission.
• The patient is a man in his 40s from Oneida County. The patient is recovering at home. The case is considered community transmission. This is the first case and the first case of community transmission for Oneida County.
• The patient is a man in his 60s from Oneida County. The patient is recovering at home. The patient had contact with a confirmed case. This is the second case for Oneida County.
• The patient is a woman in her 40s from Power County. The patient is recovering at home. The patient had contact with a confirmed case.
123 of the total of 187 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 Stay-Healthy Idaho’s state order at
rebound.idaho.gov.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid people who are sick.
• 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 a.m. M. At 4:30 p.m. M. You can contact the hotline at (208) 234-5875.
