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Kim Reynolds

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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.

Salmon: Change Our Law & Protect Our Freedoms

Sandy Salmon: Iowa’s public health disaster emergency law is woefully lacking in protecting constitutional rights; it is, in fact, silent on that issue!

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.

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.

Iowa’s Hospitalizations for COVID-19 Are Flattening

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “We’re seeing the positivity rates go down, which is very good. We’re seeing the hospitalization numbers continue to stabilize.”

Reynolds Says Test Iowa Validation Complete

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that the State Hygenic Lab in Iowa City completed the validation of the Test Iowa COVID-19 test kits.

Governor, House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader Request REC Meeting

The Revenue Estimating Conference estimate will be used as a data point for the Iowa Legislature to use in the creation of a FY 2021 budget.

Reynolds Expands Reopening of Businesses Statewide

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that businesses, such as restaurants, fitness centers, and salons, closed in 22 counties in Iowa, may reopen statewide.

Reynolds Delays Announcing Additional Reopenings

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would announce updates to her public health emergency declaration 48 hours before its restrictions expire on Friday.

COVID-19 Activity Declines in Eastern Iowa, Increases in Des Moines and Sioux City

Gov. Kim Reynolds said that eastern Iowa had seen decreased viral activity while viral activity picks up in central Iowa and Northwest Iowa.

Reynolds Said She Is Adhering to a Modified Quarantine

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she is adhering to a “modified quarantine” due one of Vice President Pence’s staffers present at her White House meeting testing positive for COVID-19.

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 Ends More COVID-19 Business Closures Statewide

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ended the closures of campgrounds, drive-in movie theaters, tanning facilities, and medical spas statewide. Retail stores closed still in 22 counties can now open.