Iowa - Coronavirus Covid-19 : 68,021 cases; 1,165 deaths

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Two Iowans, under voluntary home confinement, undergoing testing for coronavirus

Katie Akin, Des Moines RegisterPublished 2:21 p.m
. CT Feb. 5, 2020 | Updated 3:08 p.m. CT Feb. 5, 2020
Two Iowans who returned recently from China are undergoing testing for novel coronavirus, according to a Wednesday afternoon news release from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

The individuals are under voluntary home confinement. Results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are not expected for several days...https://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...it/4670869002/

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COVID-19 Presumptively Confirmed in Three Iowa Residents (3/8/20)

Author: Polly Carver-Kimm/Sunday, March 8, 2020/Categories: IDPH News

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Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated three presumptive positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Iowa residents. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individuals are from Johnson County: one middle-age (41-60 years) adult and two older adults (61-80). Two of the individuals had underlying health conditions. One did not. None required hospitalization and all are recovering.

“Iowa has been proactively preparing for the likelihood of a positive test in Iowa with strategic planning and safety measures. While these are the first cases, it may not be the last and it’s why Iowans must continue to practice safe habits like hand washing and staying home from work when sick,” said Gov. Reynolds. “My team is engaged through the President’s Coronavirus Task Force, led by Vice President Mike Pence, as well as the nation’s governors to work collaboratively to limit the spread of COVID-19.”

“All three individuals were part of a cruise in Egypt,” said IDPH Medical Director and State Epidemiologist, Dr. Caitlin Pedati. “IDPH is working with local public health to assess potential exposures to others. These cases are an important reminder that all Iowans need to help prevent the spread of illness by washing hands frequently, staying home when ill, and covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue.”

COVID-19 was first linked to an outbreak in Wuhan, China, but cases have subsequently been identified in several countries, including the U.S. These are the first cases identified in Iowa. Confirmatory testing is pending at CDC.

No additional or special precautions are recommended for Iowans beyond the simple daily precautions to combat the flu including washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when ill. It is currently flu and respiratory disease season, and IDPH recommends getting the flu vaccine. Influenza activity is widespread in Iowa and as long as flu viruses are circulating, it’s not too late to receive the vaccine.

For more information about novel coronavirus, visit https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus. In addition, a public hotline has been established for Iowans with questions about COVID-19. The line is available 24/7 by calling 2-1-1.

https://idph.iowa.gov/News/ArtMID/646/ArticleID/158296/COVID-19-Presumptively-Confirmed-in-Three-Iowa-Residents-3820

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Source: https://www.trumbulltimes.com/news/a...e-15117997.php

Pottawattamie County announces COVID-19 case
Updated 6:00 pm EDT, Monday, March 9, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Pottawattamie County announced Monday it had confirmed a case of the COVID-19 virus.

The county's health department said in a brief news release that the first local case of the new virus had been confirmed and that more details would be released later in the day.

The new case followed an announcement Sunday of Iowa's first COVID-19 cases, as three individuals from Johnson County had tested positive for the virus. All had recently taken a cruise in Egypt and were recovering at home...

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Source: https://muscatinejournal.com/news/lo...35cb046a4.html

5 more cases of COVID-19 in Iowa announced Tuesday
Michaela Ramm The Gazette 56 min ago

Five additional presumptive positive results among Iowans for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, was announced by state officials Tuesday evening.

The five older adults, who were on the same Egyptian cruise as seven other Johnson County residents and also tested positive for the respiratory virus, bring the state total to 13. These new cases also reside in Johnson County.

These individuals — all of whom are self-isolating and recovering at home — are between the ages of 61 and 80 years old...

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Source: https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/An...81.htmlAnother positive result for COVID-19 in Johnson County, total in state at 14
Linn County agencies provide update on COVID-19
UIHC confirms treatment of patient with severe case of coronavirus
By KCRG News Staff |
Posted: Wed 6:01 PM, Mar 11, 2020 |
Updated: Wed 6:15 PM, Mar 11, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - State officials have announced another positive test result for COVID-19 in Johnson County, according to information provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

The additional positive test was of an adult between 61 to 80 years old who went on the same Egyptian cruise as all of the other positive patients in the county. The total number of cases in Johnson County stands at 13.

One other case has been detected in Pottawattamie County in western Iowa, bringing the state's total to 14...

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Source: https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Tw...568753631.html

Two new cases of COVID-19 reported in Iowa bring total up to 16; 14 cases in Johnson County
Posted: Thu 5:44 PM, Mar 12, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Public Health reports two new confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Iowa, bringing the statewide total up to 16.

Officials said the two new cases are tied to the same Egyptian cruise as other 13 positive cases. One of the new cases was reported in Johnson County, which has reported 14 cases of the virus. The second case reported on Thursday was reported from Carroll County. A single case has been reported in Pottawattamie County.

Both of the cases are older adults between the ages of 61 and 80. Both are recovering at home in isolation...

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Source: https://whotv.com/news/coronavirus/g...-case-in-iowa/
Governor Announces New COVID-19 Case in Iowa
by: Finn Hoogensen
Posted: Mar 13, 2020 / 05:25 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 13, 2020 / 05:25 PM CDT


IOWA -- Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday another Iowan has tested positive for COVID-19. Reynolds said the person is a Harrison County resident and tested positive for the virus in Nebraska.

This brings the total cases of COVID-19 in Iowa to 17. Fifteen of the cases are linked to Iowans who were on a cruise in Egypt. Fourteen of those individuals are Johnson County residents. Another person linked to the Egyptian cruise who tested positive lives in Carroll County.

A Pottawattamie County resident has also tested positive for COVID-19.

Reynolds said all 17 cases are travel related...

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Source: https://idph.iowa.gov/emerging-healt...el-coronavirus

The Iowa Dept. of Public Health will update the following chart with numbers of Iowans being monitored and tested for COVID-19 each day, Monday through Friday.






Last Update: 03/13/2020

Public Health Monitoring: Current	156
Public Health Monitoring: Completed	47

Testing is being offered at many different laboratories, therefore the number of tests pending and negative is no longer available. As of today, IDPH will focus on reporting positive test results, which are required by law to be reported to the department.








Last Update: 03/13/2020

Carroll	1
Harrison	1
Johnson	14
Pottawattamie	1
Total	17

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Source: https://idph.iowa.gov/emerging-healt...el-coronavirus

Public Health Monitoring: Current	156
Public Health Monitoring: Completed	47

Testing is being offered at many different laboratories, therefore the number of tests pending and negative is no longer available. As of today, IDPH will focus on reporting positive test results, which are required by law to be reported to the department.








Last Update: 03/16/2020

Allamakee	2
Carroll	1
Dallas	1
Harrison	1
Johnson	15
Polk	1
Pottawattamie	1
Total	22

If you have returned to Iowa from mainland China or Iran, please complete this survey:

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Source: https://idph.iowa.gov/emerging-healt...el-coronavirus


Last Update: 03/17/2020

Public Health Monitoring: Current	199
Public Health Monitoring: Completed	48

Testing is being offered at many different laboratories, therefore the number of tests pending and negative is no longer available. As of today, IDPH will focus on reporting positive test results, which are required by law to be reported to the department.



Last Update: 03/17/2020

Allamakee	2
Carroll	1
Dallas	2
Harrison	1
Johnson	15
Polk	1
Pottawattamie	1
Total	23

If you have returned to Iowa from mainland China or Iran, please complete this survey:

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Source: https://www.1380kcim.com/news/2020/s...id-19-in-iowa/

...On Tuesday evening, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced an additional six positive cases of Covid-19 in Iowa. Three of these are residents of Johnson County and the other three from Adair, Blackhawk and Dallas Counties. These latest positives bring the state’s total to 29...

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Iowa: 38


Last Update: 03/18/2020 05:39 PM

Adair	1
Allamakee	2
Black Hawk	1
Carroll	1
Dallas	5
Harrison	1
Johnson	21
Polk	3
Pottawattamie	1
Washington	1
Winneshiek	1
Total	38

Source: https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Healt...el-Coronavirus

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Rose replied to Iowa - Coronavirus Covid-19 : 29 cases
in Iowa Covid-19
Today, 03:39 AM
Iowa: 38 Last Update: 03/18/2020 05:39 PM

Adair	1
Allamakee	2
Black Hawk	1
Carroll	1
Dallas	5
Harrison	1
Johnson	21
Polk	3
Pottawattamie	1
Washington	1
Winneshiek	1
Total	38

Source: https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Healt...el-Coronavirus

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As of 3/19/2020: 642 negative COVID-19 tests - this number only represents tests performed at the State Hygienic Lab and does not include tests sent to national labs.

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Iowa: 45
Source: https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Healt...ce=govdelivery


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Source: https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Healt...ce=govdelivery


Confirmed Cases
68



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Counties

Johnson - 27

Polk - 10

Allamakee - 5

Dallas - 5

Black Hawk - 3

Linn - 3

Dubuque - 2

Muscatine - 2

Pottawattamie - 2

Washington - 2

Winneshiek - 1

Fayette - 1

Carroll - 1

Story - 1

Harrison - 1

Adair - 1

Henry - 1

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