The Iowa Department of Public Health today (Friday, 10-a.m.), reports there have been 2,132 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in test results received since 10-a.m. Thursday, for a pandemic total to-date, of 282,435. IDPH says there had been 7 additional deaths recorded statewide since Thursday, for a statewide death toll of 3,898. Of Iowa’s pandemic-related deaths, COVID-19 is reported as the underlying cause for 3,578 deaths, while 320 are listed as a contributing factor.

The Iowa DPH today reports 109 COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities in the state (2 less than Thursday). Those outbreaks account for 4,558 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 3,025 LTC patients/staff have recovered from the virus.

Iowa DPH reports hospitalizations were down from 600 Thursday to 575 today. There are: 117 patients in an ICU (17 less than Thursday);  83 were admitted to hospitals (compared to 76 Thursday), and 63 patients are on ventilators (6 less than Thursday). Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 32 hospitalized; 13 are in an ICU; 2 people were admitted to a hospital, and 8 people are on a ventilator.

According to the state’s website, a total of 1,359,657 Iowans received COVID-19 tests. Iowa’s average reported positivity rate is 12.7% over the last 14 days. That’s up from 12.2% a day earlier.  The health department says 241,228 Iowans have recovered from COVID-19. All TestIowa sites will be closed Friday for the holiday. They will reopen and resume testing Monday. The State Hygienic Lab is also closed New Year’s Day but will resume processing COVID-19 test samples Saturday.

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, 1,055 cases; {+17}; 38 deaths
• Adair, 608; {+5}; 17
• Adams, 266; {+4}; 2
• Audubon, 381; {+12}; 7
• Guthrie, 952; {+7}; 23
• Harrison County, 1,443; {+13}; 53
• Madison County, 973; {+11}; 8
• Mills County, 1,285; {+14}; 15
• Montgomery, 770; {+9}; 15
• Pottawattamie County, 8,302; {+58}; 95
• Shelby County, 950; {+4}; 24
• Union County,  1,033; {+10}; 19