Iowa now has over 100 cases of COVID-19. As of Monday, the Iowa Department of Public Health stated Iowa has 105 positive cases of novel coronavirus. Of those cases, three are in Washington County, one is in Henry County, and 35 are in Johnson County. In total, the State Hygienic Lab has had 1,215 negative COVID-19 tests, and this doesn’t include tests sent to national labs. Community spread has been identified.

Washington County Public Health Director Danielle Pettit-Majewski says it’s important for people to be practicing social distancing as much as possible, “Really, the best thing that we can suggest right now is social distancing however possible. So, social distancing does not necessarily mean quarantine unless you are under orders but maintaining about a six-foot contact from others, especially if you’re out and about.” Stay home as much as possible. It’s also recommended that people wash their hands frequently for 20 seconds with soap and water, and continue to cover coughs and sneezes.

On Sunday, Governor Kim Reynolds announced further mandatory closures as part of her State Public Health Emergency Declaration. She added the closure of salons, medical spas, barbershops, tattoo establishments, tanning facilities, massage therapy establishments, and swimming pools. These will be closed until March 31st. The governor also suspended all foreclosures on residential, commercial, and agriculture real property. For the governor’s full proclamation click here.