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Cases of COVID-19 are rising quickly in Warren County, with 267 total positive tests over the last seven days and a 16% test positivity rate. Warren County has had 10,443 positive tests since the beginning of the pandemic, a growth of over 700 since the middle of December, and the 11th most for counties in Iowa according to the Iowa Department of Public Health.
The Indianola Community School District COVID-19 dashboard shows seven student or staff cases from Wilder Elementary with eight cases at Indianola High School, and between 0-5 students or staff absent due to COVID-19 in the other schools in the district. Any cases less than six must be reported as between 0-5.
The New York Times Coronavirus Database shows 58% of Warren County residents are fully vaccinated, while those over the age of 65 and up are 94% fully vaccinated, with the current risk in the county for unvaccinated adults listed as extreme.
Currently, those not fully vaccinated account for 81.7% of COVID-19 patients in the ICU, and 73.6% of patients hospitalized by COVID-19. Warren County Health Services Director Jodene DeVault tells KNIA News she recommends everyone get vaccinated, and should look into getting a booster shot if enough time has passed from your second shot. COVID-19 vaccinations are available at Warren County Health Services. For more information, click below.