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.
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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 West Des Moines
West Des Moines paramedic tests positive for COVID-19
Last week, the Des Moines Police Department had its first officer test positive for COVID-19. Iowa's number of positive coronavirus tests is ticking up. Infectious disease expert says spread shows ... More info »
Des Moines Register - 05/03/2020 12:00pmBlock grants to aid coronavirus relief in Des Moines, West Des Moines
West Des Moines is getting more than $192,000 from HUD, most of which it plans to use for rent, mortgage and utilities assistance for low-income people directly affected by COVID-19. More info »
Des Moines Register - 05/05/2020 12:00pmWest Des Moines School Board discusses COVID-19 - KCCI 8 News
The West Des Moines School Board took 30 minutes for public comment during the meeting. More info »
KCCI Des Moines - 08/23/2021 02:44pmTrack 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 12:00amSecond West Des Moines paramedic tests positive for COVID-19 - KCCI 8 News
A WEST DES MOINES PARAMEDIC AND A DALLAS COUNTY JAILER HAVE BOTH TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS! THE CITY OF WEST DES MOINES SAYS THE PARAMEDIC HAS TRANSPORTED COVID- 19 PATIENTS IN THE PAST. BUT ... More info »
KCCI Des Moines - 05/05/2020 08:05amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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