The first case of COVID-19 in North Idaho has been confirmed.
According to the Panhandle Health District and Kootenai Health, the case is in a man over 60 in Kootenai County. He is only experiencing mild symptoms and has been contacted and advised to self-isolate.
This is the first case of coronavirus to be confirmed in the five northern counties of the Panhandle and the 12th in the state of Idaho.
Epidemiologists with Panhandle Health District are working to investigate cases of possible contact. If other people are found to have been exposed, health officials will give those people guidance and monitor them for the development of symptoms. (KHQ)
