Is That You, Rona? Coming around the Corner?
COVID-19 isn't making as many headlines, but it is still lethal.
By now you’re familiar with COVID-19. The Rona. It’s something you don't want. You don’t want to even think about it. But you have to — at least for the next few paragraphs.
After months of being stuck inside, businesses are open. People are dining inside restaurants. Some are getting mani-pedis and haircuts. Social distancing is lacking — even amid the protests for George Floyd rocking the nation.
COVID-19 has affected everyone.
Many people remain worried about catching the virus.
They worry about underlying health conditions and do their best to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
Others have been quarantined or have recovered from the virus.
Protesters fighting for justice since Floyd was killed on May 25 have been wearing masks to fight its spread.
While the virus isn't dominating the headlines anymore, it is still a serious threat — especially for blacks. The risk of death is higher and the illness is more severe in black people, according to health experts.
Here are 10 things you need to know this week about COVID-19. Real talk.
In a 24-hour period, 20 Iowans died — making June 2 one of the highest single-day death tolls. Tell a friend.
Iowa's first case was on March 8. Now, 20,301 people in Iowa have tested positive for the virus, although critics argue the number is much higher.
574 Iowans have died from the virus, and 5 percent of them were black. The majority of people dying overall are 60 years of age or older, but someone has died in each age category.
There are 70 Iowans on ventilators right now, and Iowa has 731 ventilators available. More than 300 Iowans are hospitalized with COVID-19, and 105 people are in the intensive care unit.
There have been 6.5 million cases of cases of COVID-19 worldwide.
Many COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in Iowa. Soon the final businesses allowed to reopen will include theaters featuring live performances indoors, indoor playgrounds and children's play centers, adult daycare facilities and senior citizen centers.
Iowa didn’t want to tell you when a business has an outbreak.
More than 100,000 Americans have died and more than 1,823,000 cases have been reported.
Having uncontrolled high blood pressure can make COVID-19 more deadly.
Businesses are trying to bounce back from coronavirus, but can you without continuing to social distance, wear a mask and slap on the hand sanitizer?