Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, deaths confirmed April 27

By
Kim Reynolds
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DES MOINES, Iowa–Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) learned of 349 additional positive cases for a total of 5,868 positive cases and an additional 1,668 negative tests for a total of 32,282 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. The number of positive cases will continue to grow as Test Iowa sites open and additional surveillance testing of large businesses and nursing home staff continues.

The IDPH reported an additional nine deaths, 300 currently hospitalized, and 2,021 recoveries.

According to the IDPH the additional nine deaths came from the following counties:

  • Black Hawk County: Two older adults (61-80 years).
  • Bremer County: One elderly adult (81+ years).
  • Dubuque County: One older adult (61-80 years).
  • Polk County: Three elderly adults (81+ years).
  • Poweshiek County: One elderly adult (81+ years).
  • Washington County: One elderly adult (81+ years).

NOTE: Yesterday’s new case numbers reported a small number of serology test results along with diagnostic test results. The IDPH removed positive serology test results and updated today’s new case numbers to reflect this change.

The state of Iowa released an updated dashboard on coronavirus.iowa.gov updated daily to include comprehensive tracking of COVID-19 in Iowa. The new dashboard includes cases, deaths, and tests conducted in each county. The state now provides demographic information not previously provided as well as Iowa’s epidemiological curve.

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Kim Reynolds
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As Iowa’s 43rd Governor, Kim Reynolds is determined to make sure that Iowa’s success is every Iowan’s success. Whether it’s preparing Iowans for cutting-edge careers, fighting for education, improving healthcare and mental health access, or empowering our rural communities, Kim’s priorities are making a difference in all four corners of the state. Her vision keeps Iowans at the center of all decisions, especially in the area of fiscal responsibility. Kim knows that when Iowa taxpayers are able to keep more of their money, great things happen. She also believes in redemption. Kim’s justice reform initiatives carefully balance second chances with victim rights. As Governor, Kim’s strong voice for international trade, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing is opening new markets and maintaining relationships with leaders in China, Mexico, Canada, Israel, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Germany, Brazil and Argentina, to name just a few. Although she’s traveled the world telling Iowa’s story, Kim is still a small-town girl at heart with common-sense values. These principles are reflected in the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa initiative and Future Ready Iowa. At age 57, Kim earned a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. Then, nearly two years later, on Nov. 4, 2018, she was elected by Iowans to become their first woman Governor. Family means everything to Kim and her husband, Kevin. They have three daughters (Jennifer, Nicole and Jessica) who are happily married, and Kim and Kevin love spending time with their 10 very active grandchildren.