IDAHO CORONAVIRUS WEBSITE AND UPDATE
March 13, Governor Little Declared a State of Emergency. This declaration frees up necessary funds to help provide for critical services. Last week, Governor Little announced that there is a new website for the public to access updated information: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/. An appropriation of $2 Million from the legislature was approved to go toward coronavirus prevention, testing and containment procedures. An additional $4.5 Million from the federal government is also expected to assist with Idaho’s prevention and containment measures.
Prevention and precaution are still recommended. Wash your hands regularly, for 20 seconds, limit touching your face, and if you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue. If you aren’t feeling well, stay home and do your part to not spread this or any virus. It is believed that to spread the disease, you need to be in close contact with someone who has the disease, that means living with someone who has the disease, working with infected individuals or being within 6 feet of someone who is contagious for greater that 10 minutes.
If you have any concerns or think you might be infected, contact your local health provider or health district, Central Public Health. https://cdhd.idaho.gov/dac-coronavirus.php . 208-321-2222 or call 2-1-1 from anywhere in Idaho.
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