Iowa tops 20 000 COVID-19 cases with 54 new, 6 deaths
Iowa health officials report 54 new COVID-19 cases lifting the state total to 20,010 and six additional deaths across Black Hawk Dubuque Henry Marshall Tama and Woodbury counties. Hospitalizations dip to 314, lowest in over a month. Long-term care outbreak reported at Bethany Life Story County. Polk leads with 4,345 cases.
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Hospitals face revenue loss from COVID-19 telehealth shift
Economist Dr. Ernie Goss notes nationwide impact as preventive care declines. UnityPoint Health Des Moines reports 41 percent April revenue drop and $2 million spent on entry screening. Iowa hospitals projected to lose up to $2.17 billion through December. policy action urged to boost funding and ongoing legislative lobbying.
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COVID-19’s cost to Iowa hospitals could hit up to $2B
Iowa hospitals face a major financial strain from the pandemic with costs projected between 0.975 and 1.26 billion through June and a worst case near 2.0 billion, per a cost analysis from the Iowa Hospital Association. Gazette Des Moines via James Lynch contributed reporting.
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Linn County landfills reopen Monday for residents
Linn County and Cedar Rapids Solid Waste Agency announce reopening of the main County Home Road landfill to residents with 7 am to 4 pm hours on weekdays by appointment only previously. The recycling site at 2250 A Street SW Cedar Rapids welcomes residents 6 am to 4 pm weekdays with no appointment, check in at the scale, and payments by card only. Household recyclables accepted at the Resource Recovery building, 954 County Home Rd, starting Monday as roadwork blocks direct access west of the landfill. use Highway 13 to reach the site. Iowa City receives 472 542 grant from DOJ for FY20 CERS funding to bolster virus response and overtime, with equipment support.
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Four officers face enhanced charges in Floyd death case
Chauvin and three colleagues were charged with new counts including second degree murder for causing George Floyd's death during another felony. The move follows widespread protests and calls for accountability. Ellison said justice would be pursued, while officials warned convictions would be hard amid rising unrest and international demonstrations.
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