Governor, IDPH explain the COVID numbers they watch

For the past two weeks Gov Kim Reynolds has referred to metrics she is using to determine if stronger mitigation strategies, like a shelter-in-place order, are needed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. She said the reference points are the percent of population older than 65 years of age; the percent of identified cases of COVID-19 requiring hospitalization; the rate of…

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Public health disaster extended to April 30

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation orders the closure of schools until April 30, waiving time requirements as long as school districts put in place a continuous learning plan. The proclamation also extends closures and limits placed on bars and restaurants, previously identified retail stores, prohibits social gatherings…

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