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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2020
Page
1
Three Johnson County mayors call residents to limit outdoor activity and stay inside as much as possible amid local concerns. The senate fails to pass coronavirus relief legislation, with politics cited as a factor in Washington. California beaches remain crowded while New York plans to begin trial drug use.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds expands closures as 22 new coronavirus cases raise total, with 5 more in Johnson County and 1 more in Linn. She declines shelter in place, says daily reevaluation with public health guidance and CDC rules, urging residents to stay home if sick.
Local gun stores in Marion and Hiawatha report a surge of first-time buyers during the COVID-19 era. Most purchasers are seeking long guns, which in Iowa do not require a carry permit, though every buyer must pass a National Instant Background Check that can take two to three minutes, potentially longer with heightened demand.
Gov. Reynolds said Iowa is expediting orders through the federal process and enlisting prison inmates to produce hand sanitizer and other protective items. She cited a state system with the National Guard and Public Health Department to prioritize needs in hot zones during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Marion shifts census outreach amid COVID 19. City Manager Lon Pluckhahn says an accurate count is critically important for a growing community. Volunteers to visit senior centers and assist online registrations are on hold while alternatives are sought.
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