The latest information (10-a.m. Wednesday) from State of Iowa’s coronavirus dashboard, shows deaths statewide stand at 3,354, an increase of 14 from Tuesday. Underlying cause deaths amount to 3,078, while 276 account for contributing factor deaths. Preexisting conditions were a factor in 92% of deaths in persons age 61-80, and 91% for persons 81 years of age or older.  Deaths at Long-Term Care facilities account for 1,134 of those who died. Deaths locally include: 1 more each in Cass and Harrison Counties, and three more in Pottawattamie County.

Long-Term Care facility outbreaks are up from 139 Tuesday to 141 today. There are 5,635 positive cases and 2,660 recoveries reported in Iowa’s care facilities. State data shows 1,294,629 Iowans have been tested for coronavirus, with a total of 200,779 recovered. The number of positive COVID-19 cases statewide is up 1,986 this morning, to 260,237. Iowa’s 14-day positivity rate has fallen from 14.3% yesterday, to 13.9% today, and the 7-day rate is up slightly, to 10.5%.

Hospitalization data: show 776 Iowans with COVID-19 are in hospitals across the state (down from 798 yesterday); 152 COVID patients remain in an ICU (down from 166 Tuesday); 108 were admitted (compared to 85 yesterday); and 85 are on a ventilator. The data show also, 538 of those hospitalized had a primary COVID-19 diagnosis, while 238 were hospitalized for another reason but tested positive. State data shows 72% of those hospitalized are 60 or older.

Hospitals in western/southwest Iowa (RMCC Region 4) report: 47 hospitalized (compared to 54 previously); 12 are in an ICU (7 less than previously reported); three were admitted, and eight patients are on a ventilator.

In the KJAN listening area, here are the current number positive cases by County; The # of new cases since yesterday {+} – if any; and the total number of deaths in each county to date:

• Cass, 952 cases; {+20}; 37 deaths
• Adair, 515; {+2} 16
• Adams, 217; {+5}; 2
• Audubon, 340; {+6}; 6
• Guthrie, 859; {+7} 22
• Harrison County, 1,280; {+66}; 50
• Madison County, 847; {+11}; 8
• Mills County, 1,217; {+15}; 11
• Montgomery, 646; {+15}; 13
• Pottawattamie County, 7,588; {+80}; 82
• Shelby County, 876; {+10}; 20
• Union County,  958; {+10}; 12