Government : Governor Removes Mask Restrictions and other Restrictions

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On Friday the Governor issued a new proclamation removing several restrictions concerning COVID. While it is not spelled out in the new proclamation, the difference is seen in what is NOT in the new proclamation.

-Iowans are no longer required to wear masks in public. 

-Businesses are no longer required to limit the number of customers or require social distancing.

-There is no longer a limit on public gatherings. 

The Governor encourages vulnerable Iowans and those 65 and older or those with serious health conditions to limit their activities outside of their home. This includes trips to businesses and establishments where other people gather. The Governor also encouraged Iowans to limit in-person interactions with vulnerable people. 

The numbers

Benton County, with a population of 25,645 is sitting at 40 active cases in the last week.

The recovery rate of COVID 19 from 97% to 99.75%. 

Benton County has had a total of 52 people pass away. 42 had underlying or pre-existing health issues in and in 10 it was a contributing factor.

60% of these deaths were people 80 years old or older.

22% of the deaths were between the ages of 70-79 

12% of deaths were in the ages 60-69

4% of deaths were in the ages 50-59

1% of the deaths in both the 40-49

1% of deaths in the 30-39 age group

In the age group of birth to age 29, the number holds at 0%.

Across the state, there have been 5,108 deaths out of a population of 3,155,000

Of those, 4,618 had underlying conditions in the remaining 490 COVID was a contributing factor

Perspective

Treatment is now better because we know what we're dealing with.

Vaccines have begun to arrive and more are on their way. 

The numbers in reverse.

49 and under you have a 99% chance of recovery.

50-59, you have a 96% chance of recovery

60-69, you have an 88% chance of recovery

70-79, you have a 78% chance of recovery

Again 80 and above, be careful, your chances go down to 40%