Idaho remaining in Stage 4

Idaho is staying in Stage 4 — again.

Gov. Brad Little said Friday that despite a strong economy and many positive signs that the state is doing well while fighting the coronavirus, there remain too many hospitalizations to move ahead.

It will remain in Stage 4 of the state Idaho Rebounds economic plan at least two more weeks.

According to the state coronavirus website, on Monday Idaho hospitals had 123 patients with suspected or confirmed cases of the coronavirus, and 54 patients in intensive care units, which was an increase of eight from the day before.

The Panhandle Health District reported there were 12 people hospitalized in the district on Thursday.

“Idahoans have faced much hardship this year, but we have been working hard to ease the challenges and restore the prosperity Idaho had before the global pandemic,” Little said.