The Iowa Department of Public Health today (as of 10-a.m. Tuesday), reports 276,948 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide since Iowa’s outbreak began, with an additional 1,475 cases confirmed since 10-a.m. Monday. There are 67 additional deaths to report. The statewide death toll from the virus stands at 3,812. Of Iowa’s pandemic-related deaths, COVID-19 is reported as the underlying cause for 3,497 deaths. For 315 Iowans, COVID-19 was a contributing factor to their deaths. In this area, Pottawattamie and Union Counties have two additional deaths, each. Shelby County has one additional death.

The Iowa DPH reports 114 COVID-19 outbreaks among long-term care facilities in the state (9 less than on Monday), accounting for 4,510 of Iowa’s current positive cases. COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities account for 1,138 of the state’s total deaths. Health officials say 2,890 LTC patients/staff have recovered from the virus.

Iowa DPH reports hospitalizations are on the rise, from 586 Monday to 620 today. There are: 117 patients in an ICU (6 more than Monday);  77 were admitted (5 less than Monday), and 67 patients are on ventilators (an increase of 7 over Monday). Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 35 hospitalized; 11 are in an ICU; 1 person was admitted to a hospital, and 6 people are on a ventilator.

According to the state’s website, a total of 1,346,711 Iowans received COVID-19 tests. Iowa’s average reported positivity rate is 11.8% over the last 14 days. The health department says 233,723 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, 1,019 cases; {+3}; 38 deaths
• Adair, 591; {+8}; 17
• Adams, 254; {+1}; 2
• Audubon, 368; {+4}; 7
• Guthrie, 935; {+2}; 22
• Harrison County, 1,407; {+7}; 52
• Madison County, 940; {+19}; 8
• Mills County, 1,260; {+0}; 14
• Montgomery, 730; {+14}; 15
• Pottawattamie County, 8,107; {+23}; 93
• Shelby County, 930; {+6}; 24
• Union County,  1,008; {+4}; 18