DES MOINES – Today, Test Iowa has hit 100,000 tests conducted since the first test site opened on April 25th, and it is currently the number one source of testing in the state of Iowa. Watch Governor Reynolds’ video message that marks this important milestone here.
“In the face of a global pandemic, we had to be bold, ambitious, and move quickly to launch a comprehensive initiative to combat the spread of COVID19 in Iowa and protect the lives and livelihoods of Iowans,” said Gov. Reynolds. “Test Iowa has not only provided our state with critical testing capacity, but realtime, in-depth data and analysis to inform our response to the pandemic.”
Through Test Iowa, the state is currently testing more than 3,000 people a day, across 20 Test Iowa drive up and clinic sites. Approximately 21% of all COVID19 tests in Iowa have been through Test Iowa and the program is open to every Iowan who wants to be tested. This statewide effort involves the Iowa Department of Public Health, State Hygienic Lab, Iowa National Guard, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Department of Human Services, Department of Transportation, and local public health officials, emergency managers and health care providers across the state.
“Reaching today’s milestone could not have happened without unprecedented collaboration between state and local government as well as local health care providers,” Gov. Reynolds continued. “Test Iowa’s success puts us in a strong position to continue slowing the spread of COVID19, allowing us to reopen safely and responsibly.”
Individuals who wish to get tested at any site must first complete the online assessment at testiowa.com. They will then be directed to schedule an appointment. Locations and hours of operation for all test sites can be found at testiowa.com or coronavirus.iowa.gov.
1 thought on “Test Iowa Milestone: 100,000 tests conducted”
People responsible for many others should be tested. And with the resurgence in hot spot states like Florida 22 million people, California 40 million, Arizona 7 million. Iowa has 3 million people or one person per 50 Acres. So, more money should be here in August. Iowa is rural and the spread could take some time. Open schools and as was reported a boy in China throat was 1000 times the typical infection culture. Yet he showed no symptoms. Does a kid pee in school. Then they will get it. One comes in with no fever yet, has it and spreads it. They all got it. It probably won’t affect kids as much because they are more full of life by design. But get some money and distribute computers where need so a online fall schooling session can take place. What’s 5 months. Then you can hum right along with these test clinics. Save money as poverty is coming.