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On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 283 new cases and 6 new deaths to its statewide total. That brings the statewide total to 36,093 known cases and 429 deaths. Hospitalizations are down statewide, though COVID-related ICU admissions have remained steady.

On Tuesday, the Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved Gov. Little’s plan to replace $99 million in funds cut from the public education budget, and $50 million in grants for families impacted financially because of school closures and online learning.