The Iowa Department of Public Health today (10-a.m. Tuesday), reports there have been 1,813 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in test results received since 10-a.m. Monday, for a pandemic total to-date, of 286,679. IDPH reports eight additional deaths, for a total to date of 3,999. Of Iowa’s pandemic-related deaths, COVID-19 is reported as the underlying cause for 3,666 deaths, while 333 are listed as a contributing factor.

The Iowa DPH today (Tuesday) reports 100 COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities in the state (5 less than previously reported). Those outbreaks account for 3,982 of Iowa’s current positive cases. COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities account for 1,139 of the state’s total deaths. Health officials say 2,669 LTC patients/staff have recovered from the virus.

Iowa DPH reports hospitalizations are up from 571 Monday to 582 today. There are: 115 patients in an ICU;  69 were admitted to hospitals, and 53 patients are on ventilators. Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 41 hospitalized; 14 are in an ICU; 3 people were admitted to a hospital, and 7 people are on a ventilator.

According to the state’s website, 1,369,646 Iowans have been tested for COVID-19, to-date. Iowa’s average reported positivity rate for the last 14-days is 13.4%, compared to 13.3% a day earlier.  The health department says 247,721 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, 1,065 cases; {+1}; 39 deaths
• Adair, 620; {+4}; 17
• Adams, 272; {+1}; 2
• Audubon, 393; {+8}; 7
• Guthrie, 976; {+13}; 23
• Harrison County, 1,465; {+5}; 59
• Madison County, 1000; {+13}; 8
• Mills County, 1,303; {+6}; 15
• Montgomery, 777; {+6}; 16
• Pottawattamie County, 8,460; {+69}; 102
• Shelby County, 967; {+10}; 25
• Union County,  1,039; {+4}; 19