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DHW offers negotiated rulemaking opportunities in February

The February edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin is available. It features an Executive Order 2022-01, GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON CHILDREN AT RISK.

COVID-19 Briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, Feb. 1, via Webex.

Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 identified in Idaho; public health stresses importance of reducing the spread of COVID-19

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) are announcing the first confirmed infection with the BA.2 sub-variant of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Ada County.

Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions

Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has expanded the list of conditions for which it screens, lifting the total number from 47 to 51 effective Feb. 1, 2022.

Idaho activates crisis standards of care in three health districts in southern Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) this morning in accordance with…

COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, Jan. 25, via Webex.

COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, Jan. 18, via Webex.

COVID-19 media briefing set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday, Jan. 11, via Webex.

Gooding County man is Idaho's first influenza-related death of the season

A Gooding County man older than 65 years of age has been reported as the first influenza-related death of the 2021-22 season.

Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, continues to monitor Omicron

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities.