25 new COVID-19 virus cases reported in Story County; No new deaths reported

Ames Tribune

At 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health was reporting an additional 25 confirmed COVID-19 cases and no new deaths in Story County.

COVID-19 is the disease caused by the coronavirus.

The latest coronavirus numbers in Story County

The latest data as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, compared to 10 a.m. Tuesday:

Confirmed cases: 10,186, an increase of 25
Deaths: 47, an increase of 0
Total tested: 154,730
Total recovered: 9,656
Countywide 14-day positivity rate: 5.4%

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How many have received COVID-19 vaccinations within Story County?

With the expansion of priority groups in Iowa, more people are eligible to get COVID-19 vaccinations, including all Iowans age 65 or older — an age demographic most vulnerable to serious COVID-19 illness and death — and people in certain professions.

Vaccine doses administered: 50,102
Individuals receiving first dose: 10,964
Individuals receiving second dose: 19,430*
Individuals received single-dose series: 411

Story County vaccine information: mgmc.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/

Vaccine information from the state: vaccinate.iowa.gov/

The latest coronavirus numbers across Iowa

The latest data as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, compared to 10 a.m. Tuesday:

Confirmed cases: 354,660, an increase of 759
Deaths: 5,835, an increase of 13
Total tested: 1,655,063
Total recovered: 336,119
Statewide 14-day positivity rate: 4.8%
Vaccine doses administered: 1,674,550
Individuals who have received first of two doses: 370,737
Individuals who have received full vaccination*: 675,229

* Individuals who have received their second dose of a two-dose vaccination are not included in the first dose numbers.

Find more statewide coverage here.