COVID-19 Update: Tues, Oct 27

Idaho Reports

On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 882 new cases and 5 new deaths to its statewide total. That brings the statewide total to 60,923 known cases and 585 deaths. The Idaho Press reports that ICU beds in the Southwest District Health region are now at about 70% capacity, with 17% of those occupied by COVID-19 patients. Inpatient beds are at 60% capacity, with 10% of those occupied by COVID-19 patients. Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning residents about misleading healthcare advertisements online, citing deceptive ads about a variety of products that claim to prevent COVID-19 infections or boost immunity to the virus. Idahoans can file complaints with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division if they see deceptive health claims or advertisements for fake coronavirus cures.