State Auditor Rob Sand is asking Governor Kim Reynolds to provide the public more information about the 12-point scale she's using to monitor the spread of COVID-19 -- and decide if, when and where she might order a shelter-in-place order. "This tool is being used to guide life and death … [Read more...]
Iowa’s governor seeks new quick COVID-19 tests for meat packing workers
Governor Kim Reynolds has asked federal officials to send new COVID-19 testing machines that produce results in minutes to the state's meat packing plants -- so employees can be screened. "We understand they are part of the food chain, an essential workforce," Reynolds said late this morning at … [Read more...]
Fauci says Iowa ‘doing a very good job’ on coronavirus mitigation
One of President Trump's top public health advisers spoke with the governors of Iowa and Nebraska Monday. Dr. Anthony Fauci said late last week that he did not know why all states' governors weren't issuing shelter-in-place orders. "When I had mentioned that, I think there was a public … [Read more...]
Governor orders more Iowa businesses to close today
Iowa's governor has ordered another list of businesses to close down today. It includes country clubs and golf course clubhouses and stores that sell tobacco and vaping products. "This week is critical. Stay home," Reynolds said. "...Let's all do the right thing right now to protect each … [Read more...]
48% of Iowa’s COVID-19 deaths have been nursing home residents
Governor Kim Reynolds has confirmed there are COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes in Linn, Washington, and Tama Counties. "Ten percent of the state's total number of positive cases are among residents and staff of long term care facilities," Reynolds said this morning during her daily news … [Read more...]
Deaths of 22 Iowans linked to coronavirus
State officials say outbreaks of COVID-19 in long term care facilities have caused more than 40% of the deaths in Iowa that are linked to the virus. Public health officials confirmed an outbreak at a nursing home in Cedar Rapids last week, but declined to name other facilities. The latest … [Read more...]
Governor names 4th justice to 7-member Iowa Supreme Court
Governor Kim Reynolds has named a fourth justice to the Iowa Supreme Court. Des Moines attorney Mathew McDermott was her pick for an opening on the state's highest court. He replaces David Wiggins, who was appointed to the court by Governor Tom Vilsack, Wiggins retired last month. McDermott … [Read more...]
Governor says ‘shelter-in-place’ a divisive issue when Iowa should unify
Governor Kim Reynolds today said some people are misinterpreting the lack of a statewide shelter-in-place order as a sign there are no restrictions in place in Iowa. Dr. Anthomy Fauci, one of President Trump's medical advisers, last night on CNN said he doesn't understand why every state hasn't … [Read more...]
Iowa Board of Medicine urges governor to issue shelter-in-place order
The Iowa Board of Medicine met in emergency session by telephone this morning, unanimously passing a resolution asking the governor to issue a statewide shelter-in-place order. "The concern is that individuals or people are not fully complying with the recommendations for self-isolation," says … [Read more...]
Map shows Iowa officials tracking cornoavirus cases by region
State public health officials have drawn up a map that divides the state into six sections. They're tracking COVID-19 developments in each area. The Iowa Press Citizen obtained the point system being used to determine if or when Governor Reynolds issues a shelter-in-place order. Dr. Caitlin … [Read more...]