COVID-19 related deaths in Iowa surpasses 1,000

COVID-19 continues to spread through Iowa. The Iowa State Daily provides updates on the increase of positive cases, reported deaths and more.

COVID-19 continues to spread through Iowa. The Iowa State Daily provides updates on the increase of positive cases, reported deaths and more.

Amber Mohmand
August 19, 2020

Over 1,000 total Iowans have died due to the coronavirus. 

An additional 587 people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to 53,538. 

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 13 additional deaths, for a total of 1,003 deaths statewide. 

Of the Iowans who have tested positive, 41,981 have recovered. 

In Story County, additional 17 people have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing its total to 1,424. One person has died, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 16.