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City of Des Moines declares State of Emergency

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March 15th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie today (Sunday) declared a state of emergency in the City of Des Moines in response to the community spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Saturday night, identified a community spread of coronavirus in the Des Moines metro and issued new recommendations for individuals with underlying conditions. IDPH added that all Iowans should be prepared for cancellations and disruptions to routine activities.

Cownie said “I hereby determine that a state of emergency or public danger exists and direct that all gatherings of 250 people or more on public property or right-of-way are hereby prohibited. Any permits or permissions previously granted are hereby rescinded and any amounts paid for such permits shall be refunded upon request.”

That would of course apply to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Noon, Tuesday.