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Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

Statement

Date: April 2, 2020
Location: Des Moines, IA
Issues: National Security Health and Health Care

Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation orders the closure of schools, waiving time requirements as long as school districts put in place a continuous learning plan until April 30th.

The proclamation also extends closures and limits placed on bars and restaurants previously identified retail stores, prohibits social gatherings of more than ten people, and continues to ban nonessential and elective surgeries until April 30th.

And it extends and expands the previously granted regulatory relief and other measures until April 30th. Violating any of Governor Reynolds' public health orders is a simple misdemeanor.


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