Idaho's first flu death of season reported in Owyhee County

Idaho's first flu death of season reported in Owyhee County

A 65-year-old man from Owyhee County died from influenza, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

First influenza-related death of 2026-27 season reported in Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said an Owyhee County man has died after influenza-related illness — the first flu death of the season in the state. The man was older than 65, but an exact age was not given in a press release issued by the department. Public health officials said in the […]

Northern Nevada Public Health reports first flu-related death of the season

The person was a man in his 80s who was hospitalized and had underlying health conditions.

Idaho Reports First Flu Death of Season as Influenza Activity Increases

BOISE, ID — Idaho has reported its first influenza-related death of the 2026-2027 flu season as health officials report an increase in flu activity across the state. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced Friday, Oct.