COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa

COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa refers to the ongoing viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in the U.S. state of Iowa.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the U.S. state of Iowa in March 2020. The first three cases of the virus were reported in Johnson County on March 8, 2020. The cases were part of a group of individuals who returned from a cruise in Egypt.

Government response

The Government of Iowa, led by Governor Kim Reynolds, declared a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency on March 17, 2020. This declaration activated the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan and deployed all available state resources to respond to and recover from the effects of COVID-19.

Impact

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the health, economy, and social life in Iowa. The state's healthcare system has been strained, with hospitals and healthcare workers facing a surge in patients. The economy has also been severely affected, with many businesses closing and unemployment rates rising. The pandemic has also disrupted the education system, with schools closing and shifting to online learning.

Statistics

As of date, there have been confirmed cases and deaths in Iowa due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state has conducted tests. The first death occurred on March 24, 2020.

See also

• COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
• COVID-19 pandemic
• Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States (2020)
• Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States (2021)

References

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