Iowa sees a total of 2,226 COVID-19 related deaths since March

Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be distributed by Iowa State.

Amber Mohmand

Today marks eight months since Iowa’s first COVID-19 death. 

As of Tuesday, The Iowa Department of Public Health has announced a total 2,226 deaths. 

A total of 216,125 Iowans have tested positive for the virus — an increase of 3,860 people. Of the people who have tested positive, 119,685 have recovered.

In Story County, a total of 6,513 people tested positive for COVID-19. Of those tested positive, 4,049 recovered. Story County remains at 19 deaths.