DES MOINES, Iowa/KCCI — The Iowa Department of Public Health on Monday released new COVID-19 data that shows positive tests are on the rise after a steady decline since mid-September. IDPH reports 9,841 positive tests, up from 9,628 at last report on Friday. That brings the total number of positive tests to 495,810 since the start of the pandemic. IDPH also reports an increase in the statewide positivity rate, up from 9.5% to 9.6%. State data shows those under 18 are responsible for 24% of all positive tests in the state. However, that age group makes up only 3% of those hospitalized.

There are 629 Iowans hospitalized with COVID-19, down from 634 reported on Friday. There are 140 patients in intensive care units, down from 149 on Friday. Of those hospitalized with COVID-19, 76.4% are not fully vaccinated and 87.9% of those in ICU are not fully vaccinated. IDPH reports one additional long-term care facility reporting a virus outbreak, bringing the total to 29.

Iowa reports 3,474,752 vaccine doses administered in the state, with 66.2% of all Iowans 18 and older fully vaccinated. The Iowa Department of Public Health releases new COVID-19 data each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on this website.