For the week of August 31-September 6, 2021, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 452 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 19,555. Out of the 19,555 cases, 18,566 have recovered from COVID-19.
In addition, there were five confirmed deaths. They were as follows: a male in his 70’s from Bingham County; a male in his 30s from Bannock County; a male in his 60s from Bannock County; and two males in their 80’s from Bannock County. This brings the total to 257 deaths due to COVID-19. Out of respect to these individuals’ families, no additional details will be released.
See county case counts below for the week of August 31, 2021 – September 6, 2021:
New Confirmed New Probable Total Total Deaths
Bannock 178 75 253 4
Bear Lake 16 4 20 0
Bingham 43 77 120 1
Butte 6 3 9 0
Caribou 1 12 13 0
Franklin 4 8 12 0
Oneida 4 2 6 0
Power 6 13 19 0
TOTAL 258 194 452 5
To help prevent the spread of this virus, it is more important than ever that the public follows the following prevention methods.
• Wear cloth face coverings in public places.
• Practice social distancing (6ft).
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid people who are sick.
• Wash your hands often 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 tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs using a disinfecting solution.
• Get vaccinated as soon as possible.
For more information, please call SIPH’s COVID hotline at (208) 234-5875 or visit https://siphidaho.org/coronavirus.php.