Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday announced stricter guidelines for social interactions to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Republican governor said the state was adopting federal guidelines that include avoiding social gatherings of more than 10 people. The guidelines also call for not eating or drinking in bars, restaurants and food courts, but to use drive-thru or pickup options. Little also recommended avoiding discretionary travel and shopping.
The goal, he said, is to slow the spread so that healthcare facilities aren't overwhelmed and to protect the elderly and people with health conditions, who are more susceptible.
"First and foremost, I have to keep everybody healthy to the extent that I can," Little said at a news conference. "So I need to minimize the risks now."