28 new cases of COVID-19 in Southeast Idaho

SOUTHEAST IDAHO (KIFI / KIDK) – Southeast Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There are 16 in Bannock County, 11 in Bingham County, and one in Bear Lake County.

This brings the total to 329 confirmed cases in southeast Idaho.

Of the total of 372 confirmed and probable cases, 247 have been recovered from COVID-19.

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SIPH covers Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and Power counties.

To help prevent the spread of this virus, it is more important than ever that the public follows the following prevention methods.

• Follow Governor Little’s Idaho Stay-Healthy state order at rebound.idaho.gov.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid sick people.
• Use fabric face liners in public places.
• 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.
• 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.