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Iowa Department of Public Health

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Reynolds Introduces PR Campaign to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new PR campaign including Tom Vilsack, Dan Gable, and Carson King to enlist Iowans’ help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Reynolds Orders Bars, Clubs Closed in Six Counties Due to COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered bars, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and night clubs in Black Hawk, Dallas, Johnson, Linn, Polk, and Story counties to close.

What Access to Private Health Information Should the State Auditor Have?

State Auditor Rob Sand requested access to Iowa Disease Surveillance System to audit the COVID-19 test reporting process, IDPH denied that initial request.

Reynolds Says New COVID-19 Cases Primarily Among Young Adults

The average age of Iowans testing positive for COVID-19 in hotspot counties is between 21-years-of-age and 24-years-of-age.

State Auditor Rob Sand Says Test Iowa Reporting Process Is Illegal, Risky

State Auditor Rob Sand’s office released a report alleging that the Test Iowa reporting process is illegal and causes “needless risk.”

Heading Into July, COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Iowa Tick-Up Slightly

On the first day of July, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports a slight increase in hospitalizations from COVID-19.

State of Iowa Announces Three Additional Test Iowa Sites

The state of Iowa announced Test Iowa will open three new clinic sites for COVID-19 in communities across the state beginning Monday, June 22, 2020.

After Mass Gatherings Allowed, Iowa’s COVID-19 Cases Continue on Downward Trend

Iowa’s daily positive tests for COVID-19 continue a downward trend even after Gov. Kim Reynolds lifted the restriction on mass gatherings on June 1.

Test Iowa Relocates Des Moines, Cedar Rapids Sites

There are 17 Test Iowa sites where Iowans can be tested for COVID-19, the drive-up sites in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids will move to a new location.

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.

The Scope of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Iowa Businesses Is Unknown

The number of manufacturing plants, processing plants, and other businesses in Iowa that have experienced an outbreak of COVID-19 is uncertain.

Reynolds Lifts Prohibition of Mass Gatherings Starting June 1

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ ends the prohibition of social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than ten people on June 1

Reynolds Announces Test Iowa COVID-19 Testing Open to All Iowans

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Test Iowa COVID-19 testing is open to any Iowan who wants to be tested, says it is important as Iowans go back to work.

Reynolds Announces New Reopenings, Including Movie Theaters, Wedding Reception Venues

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced movie theaters, aquariums, zoos, pools, and wedding reception venues may reopen on May 22 with appropriate health measures.

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.