LEADER, KCCI 8 NEWS AT NOON. RHEYA: GOOD AFTERNOON. THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS REPORTING NEARLY 300 NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES. THAT BRINGS THE STATE WIDE TOTAL TO MORE THAN 28,000. MORE THAN 700 PEOPLE HAVE DIED. MORE THAN 17,000 IOWANS HAVE RECOVERED. IOWA REACHED ANOTHER MILESTONE, MORE THAN 300,000 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR COVI
20% increase in COVID-19 cases reported in Polk, Dallas counties
The Polk County Health Department on Monday reported a 20% increase in coronavirus cases in Polk and Dallas counties in the last seven days.According to the Health Department, since the beginning of June, Polk County has been averaging around 50-55 cases a day. The last seven days have shown an increase of 20% of new cases reported in both Polk and Dallas Counties“We have seen a new disturbing trend over the past week of COVID-19 cases increasing in Polk County,” said Helen Eddy, director of Polk County Health Department. “This is especially alarming since we are headed into a holiday weekend where we tend to socialize more with our family and friends.”The United States has experienced the highest case counts of the pandemic, adding more than 40,000 cases in the past two days. “We know wearing a mask works. It helps to reduce number of positive cases, hospitalizations and deaths,” said Eddy. “Wear your mask to keep yourself, those around you and the community healthy and safe.”The Health Department said in addition to wearing a mask, individuals can practice the following prevention tips to reduce the spread of COVID-19 over the Fourth of July weekend:Keep your guests to 10 people or less. Hold your gathering outside, if possible. If inside, ensure social distancing and open doors and windows for proper ventilation. Wash your hands with soap and water often. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet apart. Avoid buffet-style or self-serving food stations. Wear gloves to serve food. Clean and disinfect high-touch areas frequentlyThe Iowa Department of Public Health reported 298 new positive cases and three deaths Monday as more than 300,000 Iowans have now been tested for the virus.
DES MOINES, Iowa —
The Polk County Health Department on Monday reported a 20% increase in coronavirus cases in Polk and Dallas counties in the last seven days.
According to the Health Department, since the beginning of June, Polk County has been averaging around 50-55 cases a day. The last seven days have shown an increase of 20% of new cases reported in both Polk and Dallas Counties
“We have seen a new disturbing trend over the past week of COVID-19 cases increasing in Polk County,” said Helen Eddy, director of Polk County Health Department. “This is especially alarming since we are headed into a holiday weekend where we tend to socialize more with our family and friends.”
The United States has experienced the highest case counts of the pandemic, adding more than 40,000 cases in the past two days.
“We know wearing a mask works. It helps to reduce number of positive cases, hospitalizations and deaths,” said Eddy. “Wear your mask to keep yourself, those around you and the community healthy and safe.”
The Health Department said in addition to wearing a mask, individuals can practice the following prevention tips to reduce the spread of COVID-19 over the Fourth of July weekend:
- Keep your guests to 10 people or less.
- Hold your gathering outside, if possible. If inside, ensure social distancing and open doors and windows for proper ventilation.
- Wash your hands with soap and water often. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Practice social distancing by staying at least 6 feet apart.
- Avoid buffet-style or self-serving food stations. Wear gloves to serve food.
- Clean and disinfect high-touch areas frequently
The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 298 new positive cases and three deaths Monday as more than 300,000 Iowans have now been tested for the virus.
