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CVAC to send expanded recommendation on Group 3 to Gov. Little by March 15

The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send a recommendation to Gov. Brad Little on the process for vaccinating Idahoans between the ages of 16 and 44 in Group 3 by Monday, March 15. CVAC’s recommendations are subject to approval, modification, or rejection by Gov. Little.

Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday

The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 1 p.m. MST (11 a.m. to noon PST) on Friday, March 12, via Webex. The committee will discuss further considerations regarding Idaho Group 3.  

COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. MST (1:30 p.m. PST) Tuesday, March 9.

COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee sends recommendations on Group 3, clarification to Group 2 to Gov. Little

The Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee (CVAC) will send recommendations for prioritizing Group 3 plus one clarification on Group 2 to Gov. Brad Little after its regular meeting Friday. The recommendations are subject to approval, rejection, or modification by Gov. Little.

Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to meet Friday

The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee will meet from noon to 2 p.m. MST (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST) on Friday, March 5, via Webex. The committee will discuss and vote on further clarifications to vaccine priority groups 1 and 2 and will discuss additional considerations for Group 3.

Administrative Bulletin for March contains changes or notices about DHW rulemakings

The March edition of the Idaho Administrative Bulletin is now available. It contains the following changes or notices about rulemakings for the Department of Health and Welfare, some of which have public meetings:  

COVID-19 vaccine media briefing set for Tuesday

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. DHW Director Dave Jeppesen and Dr.

Idaho providing race and ethnicity data on vaccine data dashboard starting today

Race and ethnicity data will be available starting today on the COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard, which is available at

First confirmed infection with UK coronavirus variant in Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) have confirmed the first known infection with the UK (B.1.1.7) variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The individual infected is an adult female who lives in Ada County.

State to require proof of residency or work in Idaho for vaccine appointments

CORRECTION: Some vaccine providers may scan photo identification to add to a person’s confidential medical record as part of their existing process, but copies of letters, utility bills, or vouchers will not be copied or kept.