- New grants are available for small businesses (2-25 employees) experiencing a loss in business due to coronavirus; sales tax deferments are also available. Learn more at www.iowabusinessrecovery.com.
- There were 15 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19 reported on Monday, bringing the total to 105 positive cases
- To date, there have been 2,043 negative tests conducted at the State Hygienic Lab
- The state will be able to receive at least an additional $124 million in federal Medicaid funding due to COVID-19
- DOT officials are requiring an appointment at driver’s service centers until May 1-available for essential services only
- Iowa’s Primary Election will still be held on Tuesday, June 2; Iowans will still be able to vote by mail from home
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
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