COVID-19/Coronavirus in Idaho

For the Boise State Official COVID-19 site head to: https://www.boisestate.edu/coronavirus-response/ . See below for relevant HCRI COVID-19 efforts.

HCRI members have stepped up to collect and generate resources for our community during the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. This page contains information about how to stay informed about cases of COVID-19 in Idaho, trends in the data, which steps can be taken to reduce risks, and important resources to be aware of.

As more data become available, it is helpful to see how many cumulative cases of COVID-19 Idaho has had and how they have changed over time. The following figures provide basic information about current numbers, trends we see in Idaho, and county-level differences.

This series of maps show the total counts of COVID-19 in Idaho counties from 3/26/20 to 7/02/20.

Note: In mid-March, COVID-19 had only been confirmed in a handful of Idaho counties. A month later, the virus had spread to over half of the counties in the state. By mid-May, COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in 75% of Idaho’s counties. 

This series of maps show the total counts of COVID-19 in Idaho counties from 3/26/20 to 7/02/20.

Note: In mid-March, COVID-19 had only been confirmed in a handful of Idaho counties. A month later, the virus had spread to over half of the counties in the state. By mid-May, COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in 75% of Idaho’s counties. 

These graphs show the growth of COVID-19 cases in specific Idaho counties over time. While COVID-19 cases in Idaho as a whole have “flattened”, individual counties are experiencing different rates of confirmed case increases.

Note: Twin Falls and Blaine County have relatively small numbers of new cases (evidence of “flattening”), while cases in Ada and Canyon County continue to increase.

*Data visualizations by Katie McConnell (Updated monthly as new data become available)

• Locate your nearest foodbank
• Find your health district
• Review the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare COVID-19 Page
• Review the Boise State COVID-19 page
• United Way Treasure Valley Resources
• Disability Resources

Community Resources for Spanish-speakers:

• Consulado de México en Boise
• Revise la página de CDC
• Información sobre COVID-19: https://youtu.be/DB-f-UNU1oI

1. Support the local food economy:

• Shop at the Farmer’s Market (starting April 4th)
• Plant more food than you need and donate to neighbors

2. Volunteer at local organizations:

• The Idaho Foodbank needs volunteers to distribute food
• Idaho Ronald McDonald House is looking for people to make/send meals
• Corpus Christi House needs help with their kitchen/day shelter, StepUp Center, and Clothing Room
• Overland Food Pantry by St. Vincent de Paul needs help stocking shelves and running the pantry
• Join the Boise Guerilla Mask Makers group

3. Donate Blood

• Donate blood and/or platelets to the American Red Cross Idaho and Montana

4. Eating Out

• Try out a new restaurant by picking up take out or getting it delivered!

5. Find a virtual quarantine buddy

• Connect with an old friend and schedule a weekly coffee date

6. Support group fitness studios by attending a class online

Some ideas to get you started

• Daily Burn
• Corepower Yoga

*Get involved resources compiled by Tara Pozzi