First coronavirus cases reported in Jerome and Minidoka counties
TIMES-NEWS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 9 months AGO
JEROME — The South Central Public Health District reported two cases of coronavirus Monday afternoon, the first in Jerome and Minidoka counties.
The district said in a statement that a Jerome County woman older than 30 tested positive. She likely got the virus when traveling to Blaine County, the statement said.
In Minidoka County, a woman older than 50 tested positive. The health district said she likely got the virus traveling out of state.
Neither women was hospitalized and both are isolating in their homes with mild symptoms.
Idaho is reporting at least 415 coronavirus cases; seven people have died from the virus.
South Central Public Health District is running two COVID-19 informational hotlines, one in English at 208-737-1138, and one in Spanish, at 208-737-5965. These hotlines run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Idaho Health and Welfare is also running a hotline for people feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or distress because of COVID-19. That hotline is available 24/7 at 888-330-3010.
Please refer to phd5.idaho.gov/coronavirus for the latest local numbers and coronavirus.idaho.gov for Idaho-specific information.
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