DES MOINES, Iowa (KMTV) — On Monday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and other officials held a coronavirus briefing.
BREAKING IOWA COVID-19: The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus to 3,159 in Iowa.
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BREAKING: IOWA COVID-19. Four more people have died from coronavirus. Bringing to the total number of deaths to 79 in the state.
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48 percent of the people who have passed away were residents of long-term care facilities. https://t.co/BOpmjtV7SG
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Ten long-term care facilities in Iowa have reported covid-19 outbreaks.
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An inmate has tested positive for coronavirus in Iowa. 103 inmates have been tested.
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The inmate was at IMCC in Coralville, IA. Now all inmates are required to wear masks. https://t.co/7LlaUR79MI
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IA Dept of Corrections is working with the parole board to release some inmates while maintaining public safety. #coronavirus
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They are also looking at keeping parole violators out of the prison system who they believe will not jeopardize public safety. https://t.co/Fok3wQ8Rnk
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The Iowa Department of Public Health provided the following information on coronavirus-related deaths in the state:
- Black Hawk County, 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years)
- Linn County, 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years), 1 elderly adult (81+)
- Mahaska County, 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years)