The Iowa Department of Public Health today (10-a.m., Monday), report 275,473 confirmed cases statewide since Iowa’s outbreak began, with an additional 540 cases confirmed since 10-a.m. Sunday. There are no new deaths to report. The statewide death toll from the virus stands at 3,745. Of Iowa’s pandemic-related deaths, COVID-19 is reported as the underlying cause for 3,439 deaths. For 306 Iowans, COVID-19 was a contributing factor to their deaths.

The Iowa DPH reports 123 COVID-19 outbreaks among long-term care facilities in the state (2 less than on Sunday), accounting for 5,117 of Iowa’s current positive cases. COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities account for 1,137 of the state’s total deaths. Health officials say 3,225 LTC patients/staff have recovered from the virus.

Iowa DPH reports hospitalizations are on the rise, from 553 Sunday to 586 today. There are: 111 patients in an ICU (down from 109, Sunday); 60 patients on ventilators and 82 were admitted (Compared to 71 Sunday). Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 33 hospitalized; 11 are in an ICU; 8 people are on a ventilator, and one person was admitted to a hospital in the area.

According to the state’s website, a total of 1,342,810 Iowans received COVID-19 tests. Iowa’s average reported positivity rate is 12.1% over the last 14 days. The health department says 229,624 Iowans have recovered from COVID-19.

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, 1,016 cases; {+6}; 38 deaths
• Adair, 583; {+2}; 17
• Adams, 253; {+1}; 2
• Audubon, 364; {+1}; 7
• Guthrie, 933; {+2}; 22
• Harrison County, 1,400; {+3}; 52
• Madison County, 921; {+3}; 8
• Mills County, 1,260; {+1}; 14
• Montgomery, 716; {+2}; 15
• Pottawattamie County, 8,084; {+9}; 90
• Shelby County, 924; {+3}; 23
• Union County,  1,004; {+1}; 16