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Iowa Department of Public Health

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Reynolds Eases Restrictions on Elective Medical Procedures, Farmers’ Markets

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds lifts the restrictions on non-essential and elective surgical and medical procedures, as well as, farmers’ market with stipulations.

Reynolds Looks For Areas of Opportunity for Reopening Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds pointed out that 51 of Iowa’s 99 counties had only four COVID-19 cases or less while 81 percent of the cases were in 11 counties.

Iowa Reports 482 New COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 482 positive COVID-19 cases and four deaths for a statewide total of 3,641 cases in 84 counties and 83 deaths.

Reynolds Launches COVID-19 Testing Initiative

Gov. Kim Reynolds launched the Test Iowa Initiative, a public-private partnership, in an effort to expand COVID-19 testing across the state.

Food Processing Plants, Long-Term Care Facilities Drive Iowa’s COVID-19 Count Past 3000

Surveillance testing for COVID-19 at three meat processing plants and long-term care facility outbreaks drive Iowa’s numbers past 3000 cases statewide.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 181 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Ten Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced additional 181 cases of COVID-19 and ten deaths making the statewide total to 2,513 cases and 74 deaths.

Iowa Reports 191 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Four Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced additional 191 cases of COVID-19 and four deaths making the statewide total to 2,332 cases and 64 deaths.

Reynolds to Order Iowa Schools Closed for Rest of School Year

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s schools would remain closed for the rest of the school year, and the late August school start date is waived.

Reynolds Orders Additional Restrictions for NE Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all gatherings for social, community, recreational, leisure, or sporting activities in northeast Iowa to cease until April 30.

Vander Hart: Iowa Dept. of Public Health Gives Conflicting Advice to Churches

Shane Vander Hart: The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued some conflicting advice to Iowa’s churches regarding communion during the pandemic.

Iowa Reports Over 50 COVID-19 Related Deaths

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 1,995 total cases of COVID-19 and 53 deaths. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed newly reported outbreaks.

Reynolds Says She Wants to Open Iowa Up, But Do So Responsibly

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “We will get through this. We will recover. I want to open up this state, as soon as we can, but I want to do it in a responsible manner.”

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 77 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Seven Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 77 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths totaling 1,587 cases in 81 counties and 41 deaths.

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.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Reports 118 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Two Deaths

The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 118 additional positive cases of COVID-19 and two deaths totaling 1,388 cases in 81 counties and 31 deaths.

Reynolds Says State’s Capacity to Care for COVID-19 Patients Is ‘Very Good’

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “As we are seeing across all RMCC regions, Iowa’s capacity to care for COVID-19 patients and available resources are very good at this time.”