Over 700 new coronavirus cases reported in Idaho over the weekend

Posted on September 28, 2020

The state of Idaho is reported an additional 539 confirmed and probable cases of the coronavirus on Saturday and another 205 on Sunday.

Over the weekend, there were two additional deaths reported. To date, there have been 460 deaths in the state.

Idaho’s statewide positive COVID-19 test rate has risen slightly, remaining under 10% for the fifth straight week. The average age of Idahoans with COVID-19 is 39 years old.

Idaho Governor Brad Little will host a press conference updating Idahoans on COVID-19 at 1 p.m. this Friday. At that time we will learn if the Governor is leaving Idaho in Stage 4 of the Rebounds plan. Governor Little will also be our guest on 670 KBOI tomorrow morning at 830 am to discuss the virus and other items of interest.

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