(Johnston)-Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds expanded her Disaster Emergency Proclamation for the State to include many types of businesses.
Speaking from the State Emergency Operations Center in Johnston, Reynolds says she’s ordering the closure of many additional businesses:
“Today I am ordering additional businesses and establishments to close through April 30th, including malls, social and fraternal clubs, bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades, amusement parks, libraries, museums, zoos, skating rinks and parks, outdoor and indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers, tobacco and vaping stores, racetracks, toy, gaming, music, instrument and movie stores and campgrounds. All of the closures and restrictions outlined in the Disaster Emergency Proclamation will be enforced. Specifically, the limitation on social gatherings.”
Reynolds noted that she will be working with law enforcement to further define what steps they should be taking to enforce these closures.
Reynolds also confirmed 78 new cases of COVID-19 in Iowa, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 946.
She also noted that she will be holding her daily press conferences weekdays at 11 am.
To see the full text of the Proclamation click here
