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Sarah Reisetter

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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 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.

Reynolds Encourages Iowa Churches to Reopen Safely and Responsibly

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said that while church leaders are eager to meet, they are aware of the importance to do so in a safe and responsible way.

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 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 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 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.

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: 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.

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.