- In the last 7 days there have been 3,772 new cases of COVID reported. On July 17, Iowa reached a peak number of cases reported in one day at 879 cases. Unfortunately, there were 38 additional deaths this week, bringing the total to 815.
- Hospitalizations have climbed to 232, which is a 95% increase in the last 25 days. In the past 24 hours, 29 patients have been admitted to the hospital, with 71 patients in the ICU.
- Iowa small businesses are eligible for a grant to cover unpaid utility bills accrued between 3/17 and 6/30. Applications are open now and are first come, first serve. For eligibility requirements visit, https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/Business/energy-recovery
- Iowans can still apply for unemployment if they were laid off due to COVID-19 or had their hours reduced. People can apply for unemployment at https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/ Unless Congress acts before the end of the month, the extra $600 a week will stop on July 31st. For people looking for work, Iowa Workforce Development has temporary job openings posted on their website at: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/temp-jobs
- The federal eviction prevention program expires on Saturday, July 25. Under the CARES Act, tenants of apartment buildings financed by federally backed mortgages could not be evicted for failing to pay rent for 120 days. If you have any questions or problems related to evictions, contact Iowa Legal Aid for free legal advice at: https://www.iowalegalaid.org.
