220 more Iowans have tested positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to spread through Iowa. The Iowa State Daily provides updates on the increase of positive cases, reported deaths and more.
August 18, 2020
An additional 220 Iowans have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to 52,951.
The Iowa Department of Public Health recorded 10 additional deaths, for a total of 989 deaths statewide.
Of the Iowans who have tested positive, 41,582 have recovered.
In Story County, 21,443 people have been tested for COVID-19 and 1,407 tested positive. A total of 1,092 individuals in Story County have recovered from COVID-19 and the total number of deaths remains at 15.