- 22 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19 were reported on Sunday, bringing the total to 90 positive cases
- The Governor issued another Health Disaster Proclamation, some of the highlights include:
- Suspending all foreclosures on residential, commercial, and agricultural property
- Closing salons, medical spas, barbershops, tattoo establishments, tanning facilities, massage therapy establishments, and swimming pools
- Waives some providers’ professional licensing requirements to allow more medical professions to assist in crisis and prevent expiration
- State officials provided more guidance on child care and created a new online map to help parents/guardians find openings if they must work https://tinyurl.com/wc8owzw
Helpful Links With More Information
For the latest updates from the Iowa Governor’s office on COVID-19: https://coronavirus.iowa.gov
For the latest updates on coronavirus and to learn more about prevention efforts, go to the Iowa Dept. of Public Health at https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus
For Iowans with questions about COVID-19, a public hotline is open 24/7 by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-244-7431
Click below for continuous updates on Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions created by the Iowa House Democratic Research Staff: https://bit.ly/2UjkO80
Criteria for getting tested for COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html
For updates related to child care, child welfare, Medicaid, and social workers, go to the Dept. of Human Services page at https://dhs.iowa.gov/COVID19
For businesses, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is compiling resources available (including grants) at www.iowabusinessrecovery.com
For workers displaced due to coronavirus, unemployment benefits may be available in 7-10 days from filing. Click here to apply:
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemployment-insurance-benefits