397 new positive COVID-19 cases in Iowa, 12 deaths (May 8)

By Mandy Billings May 8, 2020 | 12:26 PM

(Des Moines) Today, there are 397 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Iowa, for a total of 11,457 positive cases.

12 additional deaths have been reported, for a statewide total of 243.

70,261 Iowans have been tested.

4,708 Iowans that were diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered.

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