One local case of coronavirus reported

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported the first case of coronavirus in Washington County on Thursday.  
 The ill person is a woman in her 70s who is recovering at home. The source of the transmission is under investigation.  
 If other people are found to have been possibly exposed, they will be contacted, provided guidance, and monitored for symptoms, public health officials said.
 As of Tuesday morning, the state health agency still reported just the one case in Washington County, while other counties were reporting new cases of coronavirus.
 The number of confirmed coronavirus cases statewide totaled 1,170 on Tuesday, with 31 of 44 counties reporting at least one case. There have been 13 deaths and 83 people have been hospitalized with the virus.
 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare updates the confirmed coronavirus cases each day at 5 p.m. The IDHW is operating an Idaho COVID-19 hotline from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. The number to call for questions is 1-888-330-3010.
 The statewide stay-home order issued by the governor remains in effect until April 15. It was implemented on March 25 for three weeks or 21 days and directs all residents to self-isolate and stay and work from home as much as possible.
 In a precautionary move to try to limit the spread of coronavirus, both the city of Weiser and Washington County have closed city hall and the county courthouse to the public.
 County commissioners continue to meet weekly on Monday via teleconference for commission meetings. The last item on the agenda is a weekly update and reassessment on the coronavirus situation and closure.
 At Monday’s meeting, the board decided the courthouse closure would remain in effect until at least until the governor’s stay-home order expired on April 15.
 The county will decide what action to take based on what the governor and public health agencies decide next week.
 “As far as the county is concerned we will remain in this status,” commission chairman Kirk Chandler said.
 Chandler said some county employees may not agree with the courthouse closure, but he would rather err on the side of caution during the coronavirus crisis.