There will be no Memorial Day commemorations at cemeteries across Iowa this year. Gov Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that hair and nail salons, barbershops, campgrounds, and libraries across the state may reopen Friday at 5 am. Businesses in the 22 counties where COVID-19 restrictions were not relaxed May 1 will also be able to open on the same 50 percent…
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Reynolds delays decision on how and where Iowa reopens
Iowans are still waiting to hear Gov Kim Reynolds’ next steps to reopen the Iowa economy after being slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, despite her saying Monday she’d have an announcement Tuesday. At her Tuesday press briefing Reynolds said she’s still reviewing information, and that she’ll have an announcement Wednesday. “I know Iowans and businesses are eager to know what’s…
Read MoreReynolds has no in-person press attendance at press briefing
Reynolds in “modified quarantine” after COVID exposure at White House Gov Kim Reynolds’ daily press briefing had a sparser look Monday, as it was held with no members of the press actually present. Reynolds is following stricter social distancing guidelines due to her exposure to COVID-19 last week. The press asked questions by phone. Reynolds reported she was notified during…
Read MoreNo new COVID cases reported in Greene County
The number of Greene County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 didn’t change during the reporting period that ended Friday at 11:59 pm, but the number of county residents tested also barely changed. Greene County has 13 positive cases of the illness, with 166 residents tested. That’s just one test more than the Thursday reporting period.
Read MoreCOVID numbers updated, no press briefing
The number of Iowas who have tested positive be for the novel coronavirus is at 11,457 as of May 7 at 11:59 pm, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. That’s 397 more than the previous day. Twelve Iowans died, bringing the total of Iowans who had died of COVID-19 to 243.
Read MoreReynolds tells of discussion with Trump, rolls out updates to IDPH COVID website
Gov Kim Reynolds opened her daily COVID-19 press briefing Thursday, May 7, with an enthusiastic report of her trip to Washington, DC, Wednesday to talk with President Trump and others. When asked, she said she isn’t quarantining because she traveled by private jet, was administered a Abbott rapid test when she arrived at the White House, had her temperature checked…
Read MoreDNR tells guidelines for campground use
Gov Kim Reynolds on Wednesday issued a new proclamation opening campgrounds in the state of Iowa, effective Friday, May 8, 2020. The Iowa DNR will open state campgrounds Friday, May 8, at 8 am to campers with self-contained restrooms only. Self-contained is defined as a tent or pop-up camper with a portable toilet or an RV with a functioning, self-contained…
Read MoreNo COVID press briefing, but numbers roll in
Gov Kim Reynolds did not hold a COVID-19 press briefing Wednesday as she’s traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with President Trump. She said Tuesday she would fly by private jet with the cost coming from her campaign fund. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) was notified of 293 additional positive cases of COVID-19 during the 24 hours preceding…
Read MoreCOVID cases top 10K in Iowa, 700+ cases at Tyson in Perry
The Iowa Department of Public Health on Tuesday released the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in manufacturing facilities, after stalling on a request for that information Monday. According to IDPH deputy director Sarah Riesetter, epidemiologist Dr Caitlyn Pedati has determined that releasing the name of an employer is “necessary to protect the public health” when there’s been an outbreak…
Read MoreDecisions about COVID-19 aren’t political, Reynolds says
Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 534 additional positive cases for a total of 9,703 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,441 negative tests for a total of 47,458 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. Eighty-five percent of new positive cases are in…
Read MoreCOVID cases top 9K in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Sunday reported being notified of 528 additional positive cases of COVID-19 during the 24 hours ending May 2 at 10 am, for a total of 9,169 positive cases. There have been an additional 2,932 negative tests for a total of 44,017 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State…
Read MoreGreene County hits double digits in COVID cases
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Saturday learning of 757 additional positive cases of COVID-19 across the state for a total of 8,641 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,377 negative tests for a total of 41,085 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. Eighty-seven percent of new…
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