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Reynolds Applauds Iowans Stepping Up to Help During COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted Iowa businesses helping address the shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers during COVID-19 crisis.

Reynolds Affirms Surgical Abortions Are Considered Non-Essential

Gov. Kim Reynolds affirmed that she does consider surgical abortions to be non-essential in her order suspending non-essential/elective medical procedures.

Reynolds Pushes Back on Calls for Shelter-in Place Order, Defends Business Closure Decision

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Iowans are scared, and they’re nervous. And I appreciate that, but we’re going to get through it… So hang in there.”

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.

Reynolds Announces Assistance for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the launch of a new grant program and tax payment deferment for Iowa small businesses experiencing disruption due to COVID-19.

Reynolds Expands Business Closures in Response to COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered salons, barbershops, tattoo parlors, massage therapy establishments, medical spas, and swimming pools closed through 3/31/20.

Small Business Administration Issues Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for Iowa

The Small Business Administration’s declaration allows COVID-19 pandemic-impacted small businesses in Iowa to apply for low-interest support loans.

Reynolds Outlines Regulatory Relief During COVID-19 Crisis

Gov. Kim Reynolds shared regulatory relief her administration will provide to address the economic impact of COVID-19 in Iowa and additional updates.

Iowa Reports a Total of 44 Positive COVID-19 Cases

Gov. Kim Reynolds reported that there are now 44 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state in 13 counties with 642 negative tests conducted in the state.

AFP-Iowa: Positioning Iowa to Manage COVID-19

Even with uncertainty around COVID-19, AFP-Iowa is encouraged by some of the moves elected officials are taking to ensure greater levels of access to care.

Reynolds Orders Restaurant Dine-In Areas, Bars, Gyms, and Recreational Facilities Closed

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency that takes steps to implement social distancing and stop the spread of COVID-19.

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 Announces Assistance for Those Impacted By COVID-19 Layoffs

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced unemployment insurances assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19.