Hunter
01/05/23
The number of newly reported COVID cases in Iowa rose slightly over the past week.
Data from the state’s Department of Public Health reported 2256 new cases, up from 2148 the week before. The actual total is likely much higher due to positive results from at-home kits not being reported.
Johnson County’s total went up nearly 11 percent to 133, while Linn County saw a six percent drop to 181.
Hospitalizations and patients in intensive care remained relatively unchanged.
One death was confirmed in Johnson County, with 3 in Linn County over the past week, In total, another 40 deaths were confirmed, bringing the state total to 10,463 since the pandemic began.