A global respiratory illness that was discovered in late 2019 causing very severe illness and death in some; and very minor (or no) symptoms in others. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It is an illness that can be spread person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world. The disease is present in all 99 counties of Iowa.

The CDC is continually updating information about how the virus spreads as more is being discovered. There are many simple things we can do to help slow the spread.

 Learn about the spread of COVID-19.

 Learn about how to prevent COVID-19.