Des Moines and other towns across Washington 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, WA community.

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

Washington COVID-19 Cases

Washington New Coronavirus Cases:
Washington Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,960,026
Washington New Coronavirus Deaths:
Washington Total Coronavirus Deaths: 16,151
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

Coronavirus, COVID-19 Iowa spread and what the government did - The Des Moines Register

On Jan. 21, the CDC reported the first coronavirus infection in the U.S.. Less then two months later, much of the nation is shut down to limit its spread. More info »

Des Moines Register - 03/18/2020 12:00pm

The Des Moines public school system is fighting a state mandate to reopen its school buildings. - The Washington Post

On the first day of virtual classes in Des Moines, an Iowa judge ruled the school system must abide by a state mandate and open schools for face-to-face instruction, even as coronavirus cases in ... More info »

The Washington Post - 09/07/2020 12:00pm

New Washington COVID-19 restrictions draw pushback from small businesses, GOP lawmakers

DES MOINES, Wash. — Hannah Tyler made sure her gym in Des Moines got the novel coronavirus makeover. Workout equipment is now spaced out, masks are required and building capacity is closely ... More info »

KING5 - 11/16/2020 03:13am

Iowa one of the top sites of COVID-19 spread nationwide, studies say - The Des Moines Register

According to a Washington Post analysis of the pandemic's spread, Iowa is fourth in the nation for highest daily reported cases per capita — just behind North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming at ... More info »

Des Moines Register - 11/19/2020 09:59am

Track Covid-19 in Des Moines County, Iowa - The New York Times

About the data. Data is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitalization data is a daily average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Des Moines ... More info »

The New York Times - 03/22/2023 12:00am

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