Cedar Rapids and other towns across Iowa are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Cedar Rapids, IA community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Iowa hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Iowa Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Iowa government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Iowa COVID-19 Cases

Iowa New Coronavirus Cases:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,058,274
Iowa New Coronavirus Deaths:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,797
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Cedar Rapids

A large majority of Iowans remain unvaccinated for COVID-19 and the flu

Across the whole state, the average rate of immunization is only 15.7%, which could be a sign of people feeling burnt out by the numerous flu and Covid vaccines that have come out since the pandemic. More info »

ABC Kcrg 9 - 10/16/2024 04:35pm

72-year-old hospitalized after hit by vehicle in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Police say that a 72-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries following the crash. Police say that eastbound traffic was being stopped and detoured temporarily. More info »

KWWL - 10/16/2024 02:30am

IV shortage forces changes at Iowa hospitals, Biden uses war powers to address

Massive shortage of critical intravenous fluids in the U.S. continue after the chief producer of IV products was taken offline by Hurricane Helene. Baxter Inte ... More info »

KGAN Cedar Rapids on MSN - 10/17/2024 10:53am

Cedar Rapids, IA

A flourishing center for arts and culture in Eastern Iowa, the city is home to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, the Paramount Theatre, Theatre Cedar ... More info »

Forbes - 10/13/2024 12:00pm

Iowa farmer sentenced to over 15 years for theft and fraud

Michael Wayne Butikofer, age 54, from Monona, Iowa, pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2023, to one count of theft of livestock, one count of wire fraud, and one count of false bankruptcy declaration. More info »

Meat - 10/16/2024 05:19am

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