61 new cases of COVID-19 in the region

SOUTHEAST IDAHO (KIFI / KIDK) – Local health officials reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 in the region on Monday.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.

There are 10 new cases in Bannock County, 2 in Bear Lake County, 7 in Bingham County, 1 in Franklin County and 5 in Power County.

This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 1,281.

Of the 1,281 cases, 1,129 have recovered from COVID-19.

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

Public Health in eastern Idaho reported 36 new cases on Monday. There are 25 new cases in Bonneville, 2 in Fremont, 2 in Jefferson, 4 in Lemhi and 3 in Teton. There are a total of 318 active cases. You can see more HERE.

The EIPH COVID-19 risk level monitor has four categories: minimal, moderate, high, and critical. Bonneville, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, and Teton counties fall into the moderate risk category.

Custer County and Madison County fall into the minimum risk category.

Under this decree, social gatherings and events, both public and private, of more than 150 people are prohibited. In addition, every person in Bonneville County is required to wear a face mask that completely covers the person’s nose and mouth when in public and other places.
limbs are present and a physical distance of 6 feet cannot be maintained. You can view the full order HERE.

EIPH covers Bonneville, Clark. Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties.

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

• Follow the Order of the State of Idaho for Keeping Healthy from Governor Little to
rebound.idaho.gov.
• Wear cloth masks in public places.
• Practice social distancing (6 feet).
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Avoid sick people.
• 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 sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects likely to be contaminated by germs using a disinfectant solution.

If you think you’ve been exposed, be sure to isolate yourself. If you need medical attention, please call your healthcare professional 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 questions from the community and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach the hotline at (208) 234-5875.