(Updated 10-a.m.) The latest information from State of Iowa’s coronavirus dashboard shows deaths statewide stand at 3,340, which is an increase of 67 from Monday.There was one more death in Pottawattamie County (where the total is 79), and in Union County (total of 12). Underlying cause deaths amount to 3,064, while 276 account for contributing factor deaths. Preexisting conditions were a factor in 93% of deaths in persons age 61-80, and 92% for persons 81 years of age or older.  Deaths at Long-Term Care facilities account for 1,134 of those who died.

Long-Term Care facility outbreaks are down, from 144 Monday, to 139 today. There are 5,551 positive cases and 2,658 recoveries reported in Iowa’s care facilities. State data shows 1,288,884 Iowans have been tested for coronavirus, with a total of 196,144 recovered. The number of positive COVID-19 cases statewide is up 1,338 this morning, to 258,251. Iowa’s 14-day positivity rate has fallen from 15.1% yesterday, to 14.2% today, and the 7-day rate is down to 10.4% (It was 11.1% yesterday).

Hospitalization data: show 798 Iowans with COVID-19 are in hospitals across the state (that’s up from 764 yesterday); 166 COVID patients remain in an ICU (6 more than Monday); 85 were admitted (compared to 76 yesterday); 88 are on a ventilator (2 more than on Monday). Hospitalization analysis shows 563 patients had a primary COVID-19 diagnosis, while 231 were hospitalized for another reason but tested positive for the virus.

Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 54 hospitalized (compared to 49 previously); 19 are in an ICU (5 more than previously reported); seven were admitted (an increase of 3 from Monday), and seven patients are on a ventilator, up one from Monday.

In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County; The # of new cases since yesterday {+} – if any; and the total number of deaths in each county to date:

• Cass, 932 cases; {+4}; 36 deaths
• Adair, 513; {+2} 16
• Adams, 212; 2
• Audubon, 334; {+6}; 6
• Guthrie, 852; {+9} 22
• Harrison County, 1,264; {+12}; 49
• Madison County, 836; {+6}; 8
• Mills County, 1,202; {+4}; 11
• Montgomery, 631; {+12}; 13
• Pottawattamie County, 7,508; {+33}; 79
• Shelby County, 866; {+8}; 20
• Union County,  948; {+4}; 12