West 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 West 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 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 West Des Moines
Des Moines' emergency homeless shelter will limit space during extreme cold, heat
Central Iowa Shelter & Services will no longer house more people beyond its 150-bed limit during times of extreme heat and cold under weather amnesty. More info »
The Des Moines Register on MSN - 03/19/2025 07:44amLawsuits, 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 11:30pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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