(Updated 10-a.m.) The number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Cass and some surrounding counties is creeping up. The latest data from the IDPH’s Coronavirus dashboard shows: 2 new cases in Cass County, for a total of 51, & 38 recovered; There are 4 more cases in Adair County (27 total), & 17 recovered; Guthrie has 2 more cases (131 total), & 97 recovered; Montgomery County has 3 more cases (total 54), & 33 recovered; Shelby County has 2 new cases for a total of 179, and 141 recovered from the virus. (You can see the full list below)

As of 10 a.m. Friday, the Iowa DPH confirmed 588 additional COVID-19 cases. According to the DPH’s COVID-19 website, 47,729 cases have been confirmed statewide since Iowa’s outbreak began. Iowa’s reported positivity rate is 9.3% compared to 7.4% Thursday. Of the state’s confirmed cases, 36,250 Iowans recovered. The Iowa DPH reported six additional COVID-19 deaths for a statewide death toll of 912. The website said 636 of the state’s deaths involved Iowans with preexisting conditions. COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities account for 490 of the state’s total deaths.

Iowa DPH reports 223 hospitalizations, of which 65 patients are in intensive care. The Iowa DPH said hospitals admitted 33 new COVID-19 patients in the past 24 hours compared to 28 on Thursday.  Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa report: 12 people are hospitalized with COVID-19; five are in an ICU; two people were admitted since 10-a.m. Thursday, and there continued to be no one on a ventilator.

There are currently 26 outbreaks in Iowa’s long-term care facilities (up 1 from Thursday). IDPH reports fewer positive cases at LTC’s (807, compared to 840 Thursday) and 409 recovered (compared to 441 Thursday).

The IDPH Dashboard current County/Positive Case count/reported recoveries (   ), and the number of deaths to date (if any)  {    }:

• Cass: 51 (38)  {1}
• Adair: 27  (17)
• Adams: 16 (10)
• Audubon: 28 (15) {1}
• Guthrie: 131 (97) {5}
• Montgomery: 54 (33) {4}
• Pottawattamie: 1,288 (905) {26} [1 more death]
• Shelby: 179 (141) {1}