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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Johnson County Public Health Director Dave Koch speaks during a press conference about COVID-19 at the Joint Emergency Communications Center on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Six new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Iowa, three more in Johnson County

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor March 17, 2020

An additional six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iowa have brought Iowa’s total up to 29 positive cases, according to a release from the Office of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. According to the Iowa Department...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City, IA on September 25, 2017. Mercy is one of the two major hospitals in Iowa City. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Mercy Hospital adds temporary coronavirus testing unit, treated two COVID-19 patients

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 17, 2020

Mercy Hospital in Iowa City has treated two patients who've tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and have set up temporary facilities to test patients with coronavirus-like symptoms. President...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds signs bill granting her increased spending power, emergency provisions to combat COVID-19

Caleb McCullough, Assistant Politics Editor March 17, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill Tuesday that gives her expanded powers over state spending, along with a range of other provisions to address the growing COVID-19 crisis. “Every Iowan has...

Iowa City DJ from Star Entertainment diagnosed with COVID-19

Iowa City DJ from Star Entertainment diagnosed with COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 17, 2020

A karaoke DJ from Iowa City has been diagnosed with novel coronavirus after test results for the virus came back positive on March 15, and he's warning people who went to his events since Feb. 28 that...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors vote on the second reading of the Unified Development Ordinance at the Johnson County Treasurer office on Thursday December 12, 2019.

Johnson County, Iowa City buildings except courthouse to shutter beginning Wednesday

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 17, 2020

All Johnson County government buildings except the county courthouse will close until March 31 starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to an emailed statement from the Johnson County Board of Supervisors'...

The Old Capitol is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

UI employees directed to work remotely

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 17, 2020

University of Iowa leadership has directed all employees outside of UI Health Care to work remotely, in response to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ issue of a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency, which...

Regent President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Iowa regents approve policy change allowing president to declare state of emergency for institutions

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 17, 2020

The state Board of Regents approved a policy change to its manual giving the regent president authorization to declare a state of emergency for the three regent institutions amid growing evidence of...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Jan. 14.

Iowa governor declares public-health disaster emergency amid COVID-19 spread, closing bars and restaurants

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 17, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called for the closure of bars, fitness centers, theaters, casinos, locations of mass gatherings, and senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities, effective noon Tuesday.  The...

UI creates 'temporary workforce pool' to assist critical work units amid coronavirus spread

UI creates ‘temporary workforce pool’ to assist critical work units amid coronavirus spread

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor March 16, 2020

After the Iowa Department of Public Health announced evidence of community spread of COVID-19 had been found in Iowa, the University of Iowa announced the creation of a “temporary workforce pool” with...

People walk around downtown on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.

Iowa City businesses taking steps to slow COVID-19 spread

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2020

Iowa City restaurants and businesses are taking steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, with some shops emphasizing online sales and restaurants focusing on carryout and delivery. Gov. Kim Reynolds...

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Coralville company begins mass-production of COVID-19 test component

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor March 16, 2020

A Coralville-based company has begun mass-producing a “key component” in coronavirus tests.  Integrated DNA Technologies announced Monday in a press release that they have started manufacturing...

Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Iowa covers unemployment costs related to coronavirus, State Hygienic Lab to add second shift as 23rd coronavirus case confirmed

Sarah Watson, Managing Editor March 16, 2020

In a press conference Monday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced updates to testing, K-12 schools, and unemployment coverage after confirming Iowa's 23rd case of the coronavirus, a resident in Dallas County. The...