Here is the latest COVID-19 data from the Iowa Department of Public Health: Since 10-a.m. Thursday, there have been 1,344 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state from test results, for a pandemic total to-date, of 302,786. There were six additional deaths reported, for a total of 4,257.  The latest data shows there was one more death in each of Harrison and Pottawattamie Counties. Of Iowa’s pandemic-related deaths, COVID-19 is reported as the underlying cause for 3,894 deaths, and a contributing factor to 363 deaths.

The Iowa DPH says there are currently 81 COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities in the state (4 less than Thursday). Those outbreaks account for 1,857 of Iowa’s current positive cases. COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities account for 1,729 of the state’s total deaths. Health officials say 874 LTC patients/staff have recovered from the virus.

Officials report hospitalizations have been on a yo-yo trend, lately. Current, they are down to 513 from 532, Thursday. The IDPH says there are: 91 patients in an ICU (6 more than Thu.); 88 were admitted to hospitals (compared to 86 yesterday), and 35 patients are on ventilators, five more than on Wednesday. The numbers in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4), show there are: 33 hospitalized; 11 are in an ICU; 5 people were admitted to a hospital, and 6 people are on a ventilator.

According to the state’s website, 1,414,803 Iowans have been tested for COVID-19, to-date. Iowa’s average reported positivity rate for the last 14-days declined from 13.6% Thursday to 13.2, today.  The health department says 263,833 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, 1,119 cases; {+4}; 41 deaths
• Adair, 681; {+6}; 20
• Adams, 292; {+1}; 3
• Audubon, 411; {+0}; 8
• Guthrie, 1022 {+3}; 24
• Harrison County, 1,530; {+8}; 62
• Madison County, 1,164; {+13}; 9
• Mills County, 1,352; {+4}; 16
• Montgomery, 831; {+4}; 22
• Pottawattamie County, 8,872; {+28}; 112
• Shelby County, 1009; {+2}; 26
• Union County,  1,080; {+2}; 22