Des Moines, Ia- Governor Kim Reynolds says it’s time to start gradually reopening Iowa for business and she plans to begin with the state’s medical centers and clinics.
In a news conference Friday Reynolds said, “Today I’m announcing, effective Monday Iowa Health Systems healthcare providers may begin the process of resuming elective surgeries and procedures through a phased-in approach”
That proclamation is statewide, not regional — as had been discussed earlier. Many Iowa hospitals have been forced to furlough staff or reduce hours. Reynolds issued a plea for any nurses who aren’t working to consider volunteering, as their experience is badly needed. The governor also plans to allow farmers markets to open, though under the familiar restrictions of the pandemic:
“They need to set and apply the six feet social distancing requirements, not have people gathering around their stand,” said Reynolds.
Governor Reynolds signed the proclamation Friday afternoon. To read the full proclamation, click here.
