Des Moines 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 Des Moines, 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 Des Moines

Lawsuits, regulatory violations highlight patient care concerns at Iowa Methodist ERs

Iowa Methodist Medical Center ERs have been accused in lawsuits and regulatory citations of violating federal law, delaying critical patient care. More info »

The Des Moines Register - 03/25/2025 11:30pm

Five years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down bars and restaurants across the state

St. Patrick's Day in 2020 marked a turning point for many, as closures and cancellations disrupted one of the most profitable days of the year for local bars and restaurants. More info »

KCCI 8 News on MSN - 03/17/2025 10:52am

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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