(Johnston, AP) Iowa has set a new record for confirmed coronavirus cases with nearly 1,500 cases, far more than the previous high set in April. In the last 24 hours as of Thursday morning, Iowa recorded 1,475 confirmed cases, surpassing the April 25 total of 1,284. During that period, there were 18 more deaths for a total of 1,079. Iowa’s total of confirmed positive cases has reached 59,368. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will address the state’s coronavirus response at a Thursday news conference.
Iowa coronavirus cases surge with new daily high of 1,475
By Tom Robinson
Aug 27, 2020 | 10:44 AM
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