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.
Let’s Each Do Our Part to Protect Our Seniors and Fellow Iowans
Joni Ernst: Taking calm, commonsense steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 is the least we can do to help ensure that our loved ones live their lives fully.
Reynolds Signs Disaster Proclamation Following Additional Cases of COVID-19
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation following the confirmation of five additional COVID-19 cases activating Iowa’s emergency action plan.
Iowa Congressional Delegation Votes for Coronavirus Response Funding
U.S. Reps. Abby Finkenauer, Dave Loebsack, Cindy Axne, and Steve King voted for a supplemental appropriations bill funding Coronavirus response and preparedness.
State Epidemiologist: Iowa Is Still Low Risk for COVID-19
Dr. Caitlin Pedati said the risk of COVID-19 is still low in Iowa because there hasn’t been evidence of it spreading in Iowa, but it could be introduced in Iowa.