Iowa COVID Update: More Deaths, But Far Fewer New Cases

Today's Iowa COVID-19 news is a mixed bag. Sadly, 38 COVID-related deaths were reported over the past 24-hours according to the The Iowa Department of Public Health's COVID-19 dashboard. That leaves a total of 5,374 Iowans who have died from COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic. On the plus side, the states dashboard shows only 187 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19, which is the lowest since back in August of last year.

The state's vaccine dashboard shows 566,502 have received the COVID vaccine, with 146,603 having received both shots needed to complete the vaccine processes.

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Here's a breakdown of vaccinations (Iowans who have received at least one of the two vaccinations) in NE Iowa by county:

• Benton: 1,698
• Black Hawk: 14,998
• Bremer: 2,456
• Buchanan: 1,580
• Chickasaw: 755
• Fayette: 1,769
• Grundy: 1,164
• Tama: 1,939

Currently, Iowa remains in phase 1B which is focused on Iowans age 65 and over, first responders and teachers. More information on the COVID vaccine in Iowa, and when you might be eligible can be found here.