Tucked into a small room at the Mason City Armory under the 19th Street Bridge, a group of Iowa National Guardsmen sit at their computers, ready to respond in case of a COVID-19 emergency.
“This weekend will be the ultimate test of our community’s strength in this fight against COVID-19. We all are tired, and we’re all upset this is our new reality, but we must be strong and do our part by staying home,” says Brian Hanft, Director of CG Public Health.
State public health officials today issued an emergency order due to a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is designed to help hospitals, clinics and other health-care providers to stretch their supplies by using and reusing masks, gowns and other items beyond the normal period.
Long-time Mason City doctor Steven Goetz has left Mason City, but not before receiving a mobile going away party.
Watch live as Gov. Kim Reynolds gives an update on the latest COVID-19 information. Reynolds is scheduled to speak beginning at 11 a.m.
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