Virus hospitalizations hit two-month high in Iowa

[cigaretteman]

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Iowa increased to 235 Thursday, up from 219 the day before and the highest that number has been in more than two months.


It was Feb. 20 when COVID-19 hospitalizations were at 238 in Iowa.


The number of patients in intensive care also increased from 54 to 56, and the number of patients on ventilators increased from 20 to 24.


NEW CASES

The state on Thursday also reported 497 new virus cases.


The new numbers bring the state’s total cases to 361,811 since March 2020, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.


Iowa’s seven-day average for new cases was 448.


Of Thursday’s new cases, 110 were in individuals up to age 18, bringing the total number of minors who have been infected with the virus to 42,430.


Linn County added 29 cases in the 24-hour period ending at 11 a.m. Thursday. The new cases bring the county’s total to 20,414. Linn’s seven-day average for new cases is 25.


In Johnson County, 32 new cases were reported, for a total of 14,186 since March 2020. The county’s seven-day average is 31.


VACCINATIONS

As of Thursday afternoon, 894,041 Iowans were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — up more than 18,600 from Wednesday’s total. That’s 28.34 percent of all Iowans and 35.62 percent of adult Iowans (over age 16).


The total number of people vaccinated in the state, which includes non-Iowans, is 930,565.


As of Thursday, 2,141,871 doses of the vaccine have been administered in Iowa, up almost 31,000 from Wednesday’s total. Of those doses, 2,016,510 have gone to Iowans.


In Linn County, 69,035 people are fully vaccinated, up 1,658 from Wednesday. That’s 38.26 percent of the adult population and 30.45 percent of the county’s total population.


The number of vaccine doses administered in the county as of Thursday afternoon was 161,930, up almost 3,000 from Wednesday’s total.


In Johnson County, 54,064 people are fully vaccinated. That’s 43.49 percent of the county’s adult population and 35.77 percent of the total population. To date, 126,852 vaccine doses have been administered, up almost 1,500 from Wednesday’s total.


DEATHS

The five deaths reported Thursday took place between March 14 and April 3 and bring the state’s death toll to 5,904.


Of those deaths, one was of an individual over the age of 81, three were of individuals aged 61 to 80 and one was of an individual aged 18 to 40.


Pottawattamie County reported two of the deaths, with Calhoun, Dubuque and Kossuth counties reporting one death each.


LONG-TERM CARE

Only one outbreak — three or more cases — was reported in Iowa long-term care facilities on Thursday, with 18 individuals ill.


Since the start of the pandemic, 2,305 people within the facilities have died of the virus. That’s 39 percent of Iowa’s death toll.

Virus hospitalizations hit two-month high in Iowa

State reports almost 500 new COVID-19 cases

www.thegazette.com

 

[MitchLL]

We went from a Governor doing nothing one year ago, to a Governor now begging people to get vaccinated. Literally begging.

Imagine if Reynolds had shown so much concern twelve months ago?

 

[whatsup13579er]

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Iowa increased to 235 Thursday, up from 219 the day before and the highest that number has been in more than two months.


It was Feb. 20 when COVID-19 hospitalizations were at 238 in Iowa.


The number of patients in intensive care also increased from 54 to 56, and the number of patients on ventilators increased from 20 to 24.

Iowa has 4,000+ beds available and 250+ ICU beds available. Current numbers are still lowest they've been since nearly last year at this time.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

We went from a Governor doing nothing one year ago, to a Governor now begging people to get vaccinated. Literally begging.

Imagine if Reynolds had shown so much concern twelve months ago?

I dont think that math is working out for you. Might want to run that timeline and events over again unless you are thinking begging people to get vaccinated is causing a negative impact.

 

[MitchLL]

Iowa has 4,000+ beds available and 250+ ICU beds available. Current numbers are still lowest they've been since nearly last year at this time.

No one is arguing those facts. The problem right now is the surge in vaccinations has stalled in Iowa and many States. A likely high percentage of unvaccinated will NEVER get it done. And now these Red State Govs that were so adamant about reopening will see limits on the economic recovery because of that.

The Biden WH can only do so much if they get resistance from the States.

Walk into your local Casey's/K&G, where the "Masks required" signs are still posted and observe how many people are maskless.

Kimmy is lucky as hell that Iowa has become "Deep Red".

 

[Ozzy4335]

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Iowa increased to 235 Thursday, up from 219 the day before and the highest that number has been in more than two months.


It was Feb. 20 when COVID-19 hospitalizations were at 238 in Iowa.


The number of patients in intensive care also increased from 54 to 56, and the number of patients on ventilators increased from 20 to 24.


NEW CASES

The state on Thursday also reported 497 new virus cases.


The new numbers bring the state’s total cases to 361,811 since March 2020, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.


Iowa’s seven-day average for new cases was 448.


Of Thursday’s new cases, 110 were in individuals up to age 18, bringing the total number of minors who have been infected with the virus to 42,430.


Linn County added 29 cases in the 24-hour period ending at 11 a.m. Thursday. The new cases bring the county’s total to 20,414. Linn’s seven-day average for new cases is 25.


In Johnson County, 32 new cases were reported, for a total of 14,186 since March 2020. The county’s seven-day average is 31.


VACCINATIONS

As of Thursday afternoon, 894,041 Iowans were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — up more than 18,600 from Wednesday’s total. That’s 28.34 percent of all Iowans and 35.62 percent of adult Iowans (over age 16).


The total number of people vaccinated in the state, which includes non-Iowans, is 930,565.


As of Thursday, 2,141,871 doses of the vaccine have been administered in Iowa, up almost 31,000 from Wednesday’s total. Of those doses, 2,016,510 have gone to Iowans.


In Linn County, 69,035 people are fully vaccinated, up 1,658 from Wednesday. That’s 38.26 percent of the adult population and 30.45 percent of the county’s total population.


The number of vaccine doses administered in the county as of Thursday afternoon was 161,930, up almost 3,000 from Wednesday’s total.


In Johnson County, 54,064 people are fully vaccinated. That’s 43.49 percent of the county’s adult population and 35.77 percent of the total population. To date, 126,852 vaccine doses have been administered, up almost 1,500 from Wednesday’s total.


DEATHS

The five deaths reported Thursday took place between March 14 and April 3 and bring the state’s death toll to 5,904.


Of those deaths, one was of an individual over the age of 81, three were of individuals aged 61 to 80 and one was of an individual aged 18 to 40.


Pottawattamie County reported two of the deaths, with Calhoun, Dubuque and Kossuth counties reporting one death each.


LONG-TERM CARE

Only one outbreak — three or more cases — was reported in Iowa long-term care facilities on Thursday, with 18 individuals ill.


Since the start of the pandemic, 2,305 people within the facilities have died of the virus. That’s 39 percent of Iowa’s death toll.

Virus hospitalizations hit two-month high in Iowa

State reports almost 500 new COVID-19 cases

www.thegazette.com

Sorry It has been updated and now at 217. So where is the headline stating cases has dropped 9%?

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

No one is arguing those facts. The problem right now is the surge in vaccinations has stalled in Iowa and many States. A likely high percentage of unvaccinated will NEVER get it done. And now these Red State Govs that were so adamant about reopening will see limits on the economic recovery because of that.

The Biden WH can only do so much if they get resistance from the States.

Walk into your local Casey's/K&G, where the "Masks required" signs are still posted and observe how many people are maskless.

Kimmy is lucky as hell that Iowa has become "Deep Red".

"Kimmy is lucky" as Iowa continues to be ahead of average in pandemic response. Change your pants bud.

 

[MitchLL]

I dont think that math is working out for you. Might want to run that timeline and events over again unless you are thinking begging people to get vaccinated is causing a negative impact.

No, it's ironic! A Governor that tried to project calm and did very little to mitigate, now realizes there are limits in the Iowa economic recovery because the "hard cores" won't get vaccinated.

There's no math involved.

 

[Incredible Hawk]

I can't believe there are that many getting tested - at this point, unless you're really sick - what's the point?

 

[MitchLL]

"Kimmy is lucky" as Iowa continues to be ahead of average in pandemic response. Change your pants bud.

You're unwavering support of everything Reynolds is impressive.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

You're unwavering support of everything Reynolds is impressive.

Yeah you know, except all the things I have been vocal about her being wrong, IE marijuana legalization.


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[anon_b29nm7v7dwp6r]

The story is vaccines work....7 day and 14 day positivity rates continue to fall in the state.

 

[lucas80]

Sounds like some people made bad choices.

 

[onlyTheObvious]

I would guess most states will only get to 50-60% vaccinated.

Iowa already has multiple counties saying they don’t need any more vaccines at this time.

Many are willing to take a small chance on dying and not get vaccinated. So be it.

 

[GOHOX69]

All the unvaccinated states can have mini Indias. I knew I should have gone into the funeral home/crematorium business.

What a freaking cash cow.

 

[Ozzy4335]

Many are willing to take a small chance on dying and not get vaccinated. So be it.

or being negligent in the death of another person by spreading it to them.

 

[whatsup13579er]

No one is arguing those facts. The problem right now is the surge in vaccinations has stalled in Iowa and many States. A likely high percentage of unvaccinated will NEVER get it done. And now these Red State Govs that were so adamant about reopening will see limits on the economic recovery because of that.

The Biden WH can only do so much if they get resistance from the States.

Walk into your local Casey's/K&G, where the "Masks required" signs are still posted and observe how many people are maskless.

Kimmy is lucky as hell that Iowa has become "Deep Red".

Roughly 400k have tested positive, you could probably double or triple that number of people who have actually contracted COVID. 900k are vaccinated. There is obviously some overlap there but conservatively roughly half of Iowa's population have some sort of immunity which is a good thing. People are sick of seeing all this scare tactic crap on the news and from the CDC. They should be focusing on the good and giving those holding out incentives to get vaccinated instead of telling them they still can't travel or gather even after they're vaccinated. Be thankful the Governor is on board with vaccinations and pushing them hard.

 

[whatsup13579er]

Roughly 400k have tested positive, you could probably double or triple that number of people who have actually contracted COVID. 900k are vaccinated. There is obviously some overlap there but conservatively roughly half of Iowa's population have some sort of immunity which is a good thing. People are sick of seeing all this scare tactic crap on the news and from the CDC. They should be focusing on the good and giving those holding out incentives to get vaccinated instead of telling them they still can't travel or gather even after they're vaccinated. Be thankful the Governor is on board with vaccinations and pushing them hard.

Iowa is also in the bottom half of daily new cases per capita and the top third of fully vaccinated %.

 

[shank hawk]

All the unvaccinated states can have mini Indias. I knew I should have gone into the funeral home/crematorium business.

What a freaking cash cow.

Now would be a good time to sell a funeral home and buy the crematorium; the way things are trending locally in 5 years everyone will be choosing cremation.

 

[MitchLL]

Yeah you know, except all the things I have been vocal about her being wrong, IE marijuana legalization.


Goodone.gif

Of all the things effed up in Iowa right now, Mary Jane is a ways down the list, imo.

Not trying to be a jerk, just never been impressed with the current Gov.

 

[EagleHawk]

I can't believe there are that many getting tested - at this point, unless you're really sick - what's the point?

You have to to travel. We are planning a trip to Hawaii, and even vaccinated, are looking at probably 3 test per person for the trip.

 

[Pinehawk]

Not trying to be a jerk, just never been impressed with the current Gov.

I would not have guessed that...

 

[Hendy hawk]

We went from a Governor doing nothing one year ago, to a Governor now begging people to get vaccinated. Literally begging.

Imagine if Reynolds had shown so much concern twelve months ago?

Mitch
It's not the governor's fault that don't get vaccinated and run around in large crowded bars.
You just have a vendetta

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Of all the things effed up in Iowa right now, Mary Jane is a ways down the list, imo.

Not trying to be a jerk, just never been impressed with the current Gov.

That's fair. Everybody has priorities, I'm certainly not in the "my side can do no wrong camp" however. As a proud Republican I can openly admit MJ and Gay marriage are two of the dumbest hills "my side" dies on.

 

[LaTavianGreenshaw24]

I dont think that math is working out for you. Might want to run that timeline and events over again unless you are thinking begging people to get vaccinated is causing a negative impact.

Facts are hard for him.

 

[Ozzy4335]

Now would be a good time to sell a funeral home and buy the crematorium; the way things are trending locally in 5 years everyone will be choosing cremation.

Most funeral homes have their own incinerator now.

 

[MitchLL]

Facts are hard for him.

Nearly 6,000 dead Iowans disagree with you.
Compare deaths to population with our neighboring State up North.

 

[MitchLL]

Mitch
It's not the governor's fault that don't get vaccinated and run around in large crowded bars.
You just have a vendetta

When Trump was Prez...Kimmy was just a puppet. Trying to show leadership now is a year too late.

 

[LaTavianGreenshaw24]

Nearly 6,000 dead Iowans disagree with you.
Compare deaths to population with our neighboring State up North.

You guys only care about the dead when it’s politically beneficial for you. That couldn’t be more obvious.

 

[MitchLL]

You guys only care about the dead when it’s politically beneficial for you. That couldn’t be more obvious.

WTF...Trump's initial response was politically motivated.

Ever hear the term "Dem hoax"?

 

[LaTavianGreenshaw24]

WTF...Trump's initial response was politically motivated.

Ever hear the term "Dem hoax"?

Absolutely not, because the most biased entity on earth(us media) condones every single bit of ignorance you get yourselves into. Cuomo still in office? How strange. Dozens murdered every week in Chicago? No mention. Exact same situation w cages at the border as Trump? We have a spin for that! Here’s an easy one: How come every time a minority commits a crime, they conveniently don’t mention race. But if a white person does, that’s literally what the entire article is predicated on. You guys continually choose to ignore these factors because you can’t think independently. It’s easier to just call conservatives racists instead of discussing wtf is actually going on.

 

[Joes Place]

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Iowa increased to 235 Thursday, up from 219 the day before and the highest that number has been in more than two months.


It was Feb. 20 when COVID-19 hospitalizations were at 238 in Iowa.


The number of patients in intensive care also increased from 54 to 56, and the number of patients on ventilators increased from 20 to 24.


NEW CASES

The state on Thursday also reported 497 new virus cases.


The new numbers bring the state’s total cases to 361,811 since March 2020, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.


Iowa’s seven-day average for new cases was 448.


Of Thursday’s new cases, 110 were in individuals up to age 18, bringing the total number of minors who have been infected with the virus to 42,430.


Linn County added 29 cases in the 24-hour period ending at 11 a.m. Thursday. The new cases bring the county’s total to 20,414. Linn’s seven-day average for new cases is 25.


In Johnson County, 32 new cases were reported, for a total of 14,186 since March 2020. The county’s seven-day average is 31.


VACCINATIONS

As of Thursday afternoon, 894,041 Iowans were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — up more than 18,600 from Wednesday’s total. That’s 28.34 percent of all Iowans and 35.62 percent of adult Iowans (over age 16).


The total number of people vaccinated in the state, which includes non-Iowans, is 930,565.


As of Thursday, 2,141,871 doses of the vaccine have been administered in Iowa, up almost 31,000 from Wednesday’s total. Of those doses, 2,016,510 have gone to Iowans.


In Linn County, 69,035 people are fully vaccinated, up 1,658 from Wednesday. That’s 38.26 percent of the adult population and 30.45 percent of the county’s total population.


The number of vaccine doses administered in the county as of Thursday afternoon was 161,930, up almost 3,000 from Wednesday’s total.


In Johnson County, 54,064 people are fully vaccinated. That’s 43.49 percent of the county’s adult population and 35.77 percent of the total population. To date, 126,852 vaccine doses have been administered, up almost 1,500 from Wednesday’s total.


DEATHS

The five deaths reported Thursday took place between March 14 and April 3 and bring the state’s death toll to 5,904.


Of those deaths, one was of an individual over the age of 81, three were of individuals aged 61 to 80 and one was of an individual aged 18 to 40.


Pottawattamie County reported two of the deaths, with Calhoun, Dubuque and Kossuth counties reporting one death each.


LONG-TERM CARE

Only one outbreak — three or more cases — was reported in Iowa long-term care facilities on Thursday, with 18 individuals ill.


Since the start of the pandemic, 2,305 people within the facilities have died of the virus. That’s 39 percent of Iowa’s death toll.

Virus hospitalizations hit two-month high in Iowa

State reports almost 500 new COVID-19 cases

www.thegazette.com

Unpossible


All the old people are vaccinated!!!!

 

[onlyTheObvious]

Unpossible


All the old people are vaccinated!!!!

All the old people have had the chance to be vaccinated.

how many currently in the hospital are over their ideal weight? How many have other contributing factors? How many didn’t wear a mask?

it’s a free country. People are free to do a lot of things that are harmful to themselves.

there is nobody that has contracted Covid in the last several months that didn’t know how to avoid it.

 

[StormHawk42]

Can’t really blame the Gov for people not being vaxxed at this point. In Iowa, you can walk into about any Hy-Vee and get one. The messaging and lack of incentive to get vaxxed has been piss poor.

If they don’t want it, that’s their problem even though it’s dumb and selfish.

The number in Iowa aren’t that bad, especially when all hell was supposed to break loose when all businesses were allowed to reopen.

 

[Hendy hawk]

Can’t really blame the Gov for people not being vaxxed at this point. In Iowa, you can walk into about any Hy-Vee and get one. The messaging and lack of incentive to get vaxxed has been piss poor.

If they don’t want it, that’s their problem even though it’s dumb and selfish.

The number in Iowa aren’t that bad, especially when all hell was supposed to break loose when all businesses were allowed to reopen.

Exactly!!!!

 

[srams21]

The messaging and lack of incentive to get vaxxed has been piss poor.

How so?

 

[StormHawk42]

How so?

Get vaxxed but expect to mask and not go back to normal indefinitely.

Not exactly giving those on the fence a lot of motivation.

 

[srams21]

Get vaxxed but expect to mask and not go back to normal indefinitely.

Not exactly giving those on the fence a lot of motivation.

Well they kind of had to because otherwise everyone would then go around without a mask just saying they got vaxxed. I mean it would be nice if we could depend upon humans being honest.

 

[StormHawk42]

Well they kind of had to because otherwise everyone would then go around without a mask just saying they got vaxxed. I mean it would be nice if we could depend upon humans being honest.

My point is the lack of a quantifiable goal. I realize the scientists don’t want to be wrong but for example, if there was a 100% lock that Jack Trice and Kinnick Stadium would be full capacity in September if we hit 75% fully vaccinated, I bet we’d hit that number pretty quick.

I realize it’s a weird example. But measurable goals need to be implemented. Otherwise, we’ll be in this indefinite purgatory where everyone who wants a shot has gotten it but it’s still “not enough.” So then what?

 

[StormHawk42]

Down to 187 tonight. Back on track it appears.