The Iowa Department of Public Health was reporting (as of 11-a.m. Today, 5/22), there were 9 more COVID-19 related deaths statewide, for a total of 419. COVID-19 is the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus.

The state reports that there are 16,415 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of 5.2% from Thursday. Of those 8,834 have recovered. The total number of  assessments is 482, 348. There were 102,792 Negative test results. There were 36 LTC (Long-Term Care facility) outbreaks reported, a decline of one from yesterday. 1,497 residents/staff of those facilities have tested positive for COVID-19, 602 have recovered. 219 deaths are associated with LTC’s.

In RMCC Region 4 (Southwest/western Iowa), six people are hospitalized for COVID-19, three are in an ICU, and two were admitted to hospitals (the same as Thursday). Across the State, 362 were hospitalized, 123 were in an ICU and 33 had been admitted since Thursday.

The COVID-19 dashboard contains updated information throughout the day at https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/.  Due to planned maintenance from 6:00 am Saturday, May 23, through 6:00 am Monday, May 25, the Case Counts Dashboard will not reflect accurate counts during the maintenance period.  All Case Counts will be brought up to date by 6:00 am Monday, May 25.