Another 18 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Story County; positivity rate at 5%

At 2:30 p.m Thursday, the Iowa Department of Public Health was reporting an additional 18 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 2:30 p.m. Thursday, compared to 10 a.m. Wednesday:

• Confirmed cases: 10,204, an increase of 18
• Deaths: 47, an increase of 0 
• Total tested: 155,320
• Total recovered: 9,668
• Countywide 14-day positivity rate: 5% 

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

All Iowans ages 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

• Vaccine doses administered: 51,938
• Individuals receiving first dose: 10,757
• Individuals receiving second dose: 20,417*
• Individuals received single-dose series: 471

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. Thursday, compared to 10 a.m. Wednesday:

• Confirmed cases: 355,326, an increase of 666
• Deaths: 5,836, an increase of one
• Total tested: 1,658,095
• Total recovered: 336,666
• Statewide 14-day positivity rate: 4.8%
• Vaccine doses administered: 1,707,446
• Individuals who have received first of two doses: 372,127
• Individuals who have received full vaccination*: 692,021

* 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.