The number of Iowans hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 has been on a steady uptick this month. As of this morning, 195 Iowans are hospitalized, up 22 percent since July 1st. The average age of those testing positive for the virus was 63 in March, when the first cases were confirmed in Iowa. This week the average age has dropped to 39. Governor Kim Reynolds has made it clear she may re-impose some restrictions on bars as a result of the increase in confirmed infections among young Iowans.

The Governor says the majority of TOTAL positive cases this month are concentrated in 10 of Iowa’s counties — and among younger adults.