Reynolds Says She Is ‘Somewhat Optimistic’ Heading Toward COVID-19 Peak
Gov. Kim Reynolds said, looking at regional data, she is “somewhat optimistic” as Iowa heads toward its anticipated peak of April 30 for COVID-19 cases.
Reynolds Says Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order Would Be ‘Irresponsible’
Gov. Kim Reynolds said that a statewide shelter-in-place order would be “irresponsible” in light of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts already implemented.
Fauci Says Iowa’s COVID-19 Efforts Are ‘Functionally Equivalent’ to Stay-At-Home Order
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that Iowa’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts are “functionally equivalent” to a stay-at-home order during a White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing.
Reynolds Orders Additional Closures, Emphasizes Restrictions Will Be Enforced
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced additional closures in response to COVID-19 and emphasized her restriction on groups of more than ten will be enforced.
Reynolds Appoints Matthew McDermott to the Iowa Supreme Court
Gov. Kim Reynolds made her fourth appointment to the Iowa Supreme Court naming Matthew McDermott to fill the vacancy caused by Justice David Wiggins’ retirement.
Gov. Kim Reynolds said that the idea of a shelter-in-place order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is a divisive issue among Iowans when unity is needed.
Reynolds Extends Business, School Closings to April 30 In Response to COVID-19
Gov. Kim Reynolds extended business and school closings, and her prohibition on gatherings of more than ten people through April 30 in response to COVID-19.
Reynolds: Modeling Is Only As Good As Its Assumptions
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Sarah Reisetter of the Iowa Department of Public Health criticized models making Iowa COVID-19 projections based on false assumptions.
Iowa Abortion Providers Can Continue Surgical Abortions During COVID-19 Restrictions
Planned Parenthood and Emma Goldman Clinic were informed in a brief filed by the state that Gov. Kim Reynolds’ declaration offers exemptions for some surgical abortions.