For the week of September 28-October 4, 2021, Southeastern Idaho Public Health had 793 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 22,725. Out of the 22,725 cases, 21,501 have recovered from COVID-19. There were also 23 confirmed deaths, which brings the total to 311 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 September 28-October 4, 2021:
New Confirmed New Probable Total Total Deaths
Bannock 216 222 438 10
Bear Lake 15 7 22 3
Bingham 51 121 172 6
Butte 9 5 14 0
Caribou 5 20 25 1
Franklin 10 19 29 1
Oneida 12 2 14 1
Power 17 62 79 1
TOTAL 335 458 793 23
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.
• Cleaning and disinfecting 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.