Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds today (Wednesday) announced the easing of more COVID-19 related restrictions. During her weekly press conference from the SEOC (State Emergency Operations Center) in Johnston, Reynolds said Iowa is in phase two, “Recovery,” of a three stages in getting through the COVID-19 pandemic.

(She said there has been significant progress is slowing or decreasing the spread of COVID-19.)

She said effective this Friday, May 15^th, all restrictions currently lifted in the 77 Counties previously mentioned, are being relaxed across the State.

IDPH Deputy Director Sarah Reisetter spoke about the public guidance related to the upcoming changes.

(She said anyone over the age of 65 or at higher risk of Covid-19 illness, should continue to stay home.)

Reisetter said as far as businesses are concerned, they should continue to follow the IDPH requirements for re-opening to the public.

She said business need to follow the protocols in place to prevent and protect outbreaks in their facilities. Additional guidance for massage and barber/beauty shops has been developed and will be provided to help those business owners open in a responsible manner. Read the entire proclamation here: https://governor.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Public%20Health%20Proclamation%20-%202020.05.13.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery