Iowa COVID cases jump sharply, test positivity among highest in nation

[TexasTowelie]

Iowa has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases during the past week and has one of the highest test positivity rates in the nation.

The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and epidemiologists have warned that the spread of new versions of the virus at a time when many Americans are ditching their masks and being more active outside the home could bring an uptick just when the nation appeared to be on its way to gaining control of the pandemic.

Gov. Kim Reynolds lifted the state’s limited mask mandate and capacity limits for businesses on Feb. 7.

The Washington Post reported that Iowa’s new cases are up 33.7% in the past week. The New York Times reported Iowa had 22% more new cases than it did two weeks ago.

Read more: https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2021/03/29/iowa-covid-cases-jump-sharply-test-positivity-among-highest-in-nation/

[Turbineguy]

1. It's why we elect republicans

to help us sacrifice ourselves on the altar of hate.

Sure, you'll get sick, maybe even die, but you helped own the libs.

[dem4decades]

2. Republican Governor's own this, and their voters don't care.

[Lovie777]

3. Gawd dammit . . .

the USA needs everyone to secure the override of this Pandemic, but oh noes .. .

Macho ass wipes, i.e. Texas, Florida and other republican run states defies any logic nor concern for the country and their citizens.

[Arkansas Granny]

4. Gov. Hutchinson is lifting the mask mandate here in Arkansas. I expect that some will continue

to wear them, but the majority probably won't. Even though I am fully vaccinated, I plan to keep up my routine with masking, social distancing and avoiding crowds.

The biggest thing that I miss is seeing friends and family, but as soon as we are all fully vaccinated, we'll be able to visit again.