The Iowa Department of Public Health, this morning released the latest coronavirus data since 10-a.m., Sunday. Officials confirmed 155 additional COVID-19 cases, for a total to-date of 26,020 positive cases. There was also one additional COVID-19 death since Sunday, for a total 686. The State’s website said 479 of the deaths involved Iowans with preexisting conditions, one more than yesterday. COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities account for 356 of the state’s total deaths. Iowa DPH reports 169 hospitalizations, of which 51 patients are in intensive care. Six patients with COVID-19 symptoms were admitted to hospitals Sunday, eight fewer than the day before.

There were no changes to the RMCC Region 4 data, which show eight persons hospitalized, 5 are in an ICU, none admitted and 1 on a ventilator. In Cass and surrounding counties, here are the total number of positive COVID-19 cases being reported, and (in parenthesis) the number of patients who have recovered from the virus.

Cass 16 (15)
Adair 12 (11)
Adams 7 (5)
Audubon 15 (10)
Montgomery 10 (6)
Pottawattamie 620 (388)
Shelby 79 (41)