Independence 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 Independence, IA community.
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Iowa COVID-19 Cases
Iowa Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,058,274
Iowa New Coronavirus Deaths:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,797
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Independence
Iowa coronavirus cases increase, but hospitalizations down
The number of coronavirus cases in Iowa continues to climb, although the number of hospitalizations from virus-related illness has declined. Iowa on Thursday reported 675 new positive cases of ... More info »
The Gazette - 07/02/2020 03:40amIndependence junior and senior high students to transition to hybrid learning | Coronavirus - KWWL
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KWWL) -- The ... According to the district's COVID-19 dashboard, 2 students in grades 3-6 and 3 students in grades 7-12 are testing positive. 4 staff members in grades PK-2 are ... More info »
KWWL - 09/24/2020 12:00pmCOVID-19 vaccine: Iowa won't immediately offer shots to all seniors - The Des Moines Register
Iowa does not plan to immediately offer coronavirus vaccinations to all people older than 65, as the federal government recommended Tuesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health said. More info »
Des Moines Register - 01/11/2021 10:00amCoronavirus: This Iowa family is behind the 'Reopen' COVID-19 protests - USA TODAY
DES MOINES – A pro-gun Iowa family is helping to spur protests in Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and New York over state-imposed restrictions designed to slow the coronavirus pandemic ... More info »
USA Today - 04/23/2020 03:43amTimeline: Key moments in Iowa's COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
The Tyson plant in Waterloo was the site of one of the county's worst COVID-19 outbreaks. Here's a look back on important dates. ... at the Tyson dog treats factory in Independence, Iowa. More info »
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier - 03/03/2021 10:00amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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