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Iowa Dept. of Public Health Announces 102 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death Over Weekend

The state of Iowa now has a total of 336 COVID-19 cases, four deaths, and 5,013 negative tests to date the Iowa Department of Public Health announced.

Iowa Department of Public Health Reports Two COVID-19 Associated Deaths, 56 New Cases

The Iowa Department of Public Health has been notified of 56 additional positive COVID-19 cases for a total of 235 positive cases and two additional deaths.

Reynolds Expands COVID-19 Closures to Include Most Retail Stores, Extends Through April 7

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered most retail stores closed in addition to the other COVID-19 closures, and extended the closures through April 7, 2020.

Reynolds Says Every Iowan Has a Role to Play in Slowing Spread of COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “We all have a role and responsibility to mitigate the spread of the virus and protect the health of our fellow Iowans.”

First COVID-19 Death Confirmed in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Public Health learned of the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an elderly resident of Dubuque County.

Reynolds Says She Will Not Speculate When COVID-19 Restrictions Will Be Lifted

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds was unwilling to speculate on a timeframe for when the public health emergency restrictions will be lifted, saying the process is fluid.

Iowa Dept. of Public Health Recommends Iowans Traveling Out-of-State Self-Isolate

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Iowa bringing the number of positive cases in the state to 68.

Iowa Will Not Expect Schools to Reschedule Missed Days Due to COVID-19 Closings

Legislation is expected to be passed and signed that waives the requirement that Iowa’s K-12 schools reschedule days missed for COVID-19 closings.

Reynolds Now Recommends Iowa Schools Close For Four Weeks

Upon discovery of the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in the Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds recommends schools close for four weeks.

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.

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.

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.

Foxhoven Resigns at DHS at Reynolds’ Request

Jerry Foxhoven resigned as Iowa Department of Human Services director after Gov. Kim Reynolds requested it. She named Gerd Clabaugh as his replacement.

Iowa Judge Orders Sex Ed Funding for Abortion Providers to Continue

Polk County District Court Judge Joseph Seidlin temporary blocked a new law that restricts abortion providers from receiving state sex education grant money.

Reynolds Vetoes Medical CBD Program Expansion

Gov. Kim Reynolds vetoed HF 732, the Medical Cannabidiol Act, citing concern about lifting the three percent THC limit for approved products.