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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 2020

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Corridor schools close for four weeks amid virus spread

Cedar Rapids Iowa City area districts including Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Linn-Mar, Marion Independent, College Community, Clear Creek Amana, Solon and Mount Vernon announce closures through April 13 to slow the coronavirus. About 50,000 students affected as Xavier and Regina Catholic schools also shut. States waive 180 instructional days or 1,080 hours. lawmakers back the move. Reynolds says relief through April 12, with reassessment.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City Kim Reynolds Linn-Mar Marion Independent College Community Clear Creek Amana Solon Mount Vernon Xavier Regina Trowa Reynolds House Senate

Cedar Rapids bars close for St Patrick’s Day to curb COVID spread

Cedar Rapids asked all bars and restaurants to close or limit activity to prevent the virus spread. No more than 25 patrons was later revised to 10 by city officials. Bar seating stops, standing patrons not served, and tables capped at six with barriers between occupied areas.

Cedar Rapids Maria Johnson Donald Trump

Community spread shifts Iowa COVID response urgency

Governor Reynolds announces evidence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in Iowa. Three confirmed cases attributed to local transmission prompt officials and business leaders to implement more aggressive precautions to slow the virus, marking a new phase beyond travel-related infections.

Iowa California Egypt Reynolds Iowa Department of Public Health

Trump tightens limits on gatherings nationwide

The White House issued 15 day guidelines to curb the coronavirus surge, urging seniors to stay home and avoiding crowds and dining out. America may face a recession and the crisis could last until July or August as schools close and testing capacity remains uncertain.

Washington White House Donald Trump Globe America

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