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Health care providers are likely going to tell patients who are displaying mild symptoms of COVID-19 that they don't need to be tested for the virus, Siouxland District Health Department Deputy Director Tyler Brock said Wednesday morning during a news conference at the Security Institute on Western Iowa Tech Community College's campus. According to Brock, testing for the novel coronavirus has been and is being performed in Woodbury County. So far, there have been no cases of COVID-19 confirmed

031820 Noon Siouxland District Health says so far there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Woodbury County. This morning, officials with the public health entity, held a news conference to talk about the limited number of tests available for potential patients. Deputy director Tyler Brock explains. “The focus is getting people tested who need it the most. O.K. Folks with mild system are going to be told they don’t need to be tested, ok?” Brock said he couldn’t put an exact number on tests

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued an emergency declaration today concerning COVID-19. She ordered restaurants, bars, fitness centers, theaters and casinos to close for two weeks as part of a public health emergency plan designed to ease the community spread of the illness. Reynolds also prohibited mass gatherings and events of more than 10 people including parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers. Senior citizen centers and adult day care facilities have been closed. The closures are

The head of Siouxland District Health tells Siouxland Public Media there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Woodbury County. Kevin Grieme says his department is keeping in close contact with state health officials and health providers locally. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts released new guidelines today when it comes to the coronavirus. They include limiting public events and gathering to 50 people or less. Dozens of Iowa school districts including Sioux City Community Schools are

The head of Siouxland District Health tells Siouxland Public Media there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Woodbury County. Kevin Grieme says his department is keeping in close contact with state health officials and health providers locally. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts released new guidelines today when it comes to the coronavirus. They include limiting public events and gathering to 50 people or less. Dozens of Iowa school districts including Sioux City Community Schools are

The head of Siouxland District Health tells Siouxland Public Media there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Woodbury County. Kevin Grieme says his department is keeping in close contact with state health officials and health providers locally. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts released new guidelines today when it comes to the coronavirus. They include limiting public events and gathering to 50 people or less. Dozens of Iowa school districts including Sioux City Community Schools are

The head of Siouxland District Health tells Siouxland Public Media there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Woodbury County. Kevin Grieme says his department is keeping in close contact with state health officials and health providers locally. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts released new guidelines today when it comes to the coronavirus. They include limiting public events and gathering to 50 people or less. Dozens of Iowa school districts including Sioux City Community Schools are

The coronavirus continues to spread across the United States and the rest of the world, and Iowa is not immune. So far there are 13 cases in Iowa and no deaths. The City of Sioux City is encouraging residents to use online services as much as possible in light of the global spread of COVID-19. A statement issued Friday afternoon said city staff will continue to deliver services and work to ensure that environments remain safe for employees and residents. Procedures are in place for added daily

031320 304 Iowa Republicans will hold county conventions tomorrow, but the Iowa Democratic Party has postponed its county conventions which were to be held later this month. Republican Party leaders say they consulted with state public health officials and the governor’s office and decided to move forward with county conventions this weekend, but a spokesman for the party says they “strongly advise” Republicans who don’t feel well to stay home. Iowa Democrats, meanwhile, say their county

031220 404 The NAIA Division II women's national basketball tournament in Sioux City was abruptly canceled in the middle of the second day of games due to concerns over the potential spread of coronavirus. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics canceled all remaining winter championship events, including those currently underway. That includes the NAIA Division II men's basketball tournament in Sioux Falls, where Morningside College was competing for a championship. Western Iowa