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Caitlin Pedati

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Reynolds Administration Gives Criteria for Online Learning

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ administration said schools can go primarily online for 14 days if they have ten percent absenteeism or county has a positivity rate over 20 percent.

Reynolds Lifts 50 Percent Capacity Restriction for Businesses

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she would lift the restriction limiting open businesses to 50 percent of their building capacity due to COVID-19.

Iowa Expands COVID-19 Test Sites, Hospitalizations Continue Downward Trend

The Reynolds Administration announced that five new Test Iowa sites will launch this week to reach more Iowans who would like a COVID-19 test.

Over 12,000 Iowans Tested for COVID-19 Antibodies

The Iowa Department of Public Health gave 12,404 Iowans a serology test, with 14 percent testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies to date.

Over 100,000 Iowans Tested For COVID-19

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports a total of 103,148 Iowans were tested for COVID-19 for a per capita rate of one in every 31 Iowans.

Reynolds Says Iowa’s Strategy Dealing With COVID-19 Is Shifting

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said with additional data the state is changing it’s strategy in how it approaches COVID-19 to containing and managing.

Reynolds Announces Limited Re-Openings in 77 Counties, Lifts Restrictions on Worship Services

Gov. Kim Reynolds said effective on May 1 some businesses could open with restrictions in 77 counties and churches statewide can resume worship services.

Iowa Issues Personal Protective Equipment Shortage Order

Iowa Dept. of Public Health’s order requires Iowa’s healthcare providers decrease their demand for personal protective equipment, and reuse of PPE with diminished supply.

Reynolds Says Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order Would Be ‘Irresponsible’

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that a statewide shelter-in-place order would be “irresponsible” in light of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts already implemented.

Reynolds: Shelter-In-Place Is A Divisive Issue

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that the idea of a shelter-in-place order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a divisive issue among Iowans when unity is needed.

Reynolds Extends Business, School Closings to April 30 In Response to COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds extended business and school closings, and her prohibition on gatherings of more than ten people through April 30 in response to COVID-19.

Iowa Reports a Total of 44 Positive COVID-19 Cases

Gov. Kim Reynolds reported that there are now 44 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state in 13 counties with 642 negative tests conducted in the state.

Iowa Reports 18th COVID-19 Case, Recognizes Community Spread

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced that a Dallas County resident has COVID-19, making 18 cases in the state, and they now recognize community spread.

Iowa Reports 17th COVID-19 Case, No Recommendation to Close Schools Yet

Governor Kim Reynolds reported a 17th case of COVID-19 in the state, but they found no evidence of community spread in the state, but encouraged Iowans to take precautions.

For Now, Iowa Dept. of Public Health Is Not Recommending Suspending Mass Gatherings

With no evidence of community spread, the Iowa Department of Public Health is not currently recommending canceling events or mass gatherings due to COVID-19.

Three COVID-19 Cases in Iowa

Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated three presumptive positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents.