Iowa is already under informal stay-at-home guidance to fight the novel coronavirus, Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday after noting the questions why she hasn't taken steps similar to neighboring states.
Here, schools are closed, employers are encouraged to let employees work from home, some businesses are shuttered and social distancing is being encouraged in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus and the potentially fatal respiratory illness it causes, COVID-19.
Reynolds said that guidance is “equivalent†to the orders that other states, such as neighboring Illinois, are taking. She is confident that Iowans following those guidelines will be key in making sure the novel coronavirus’ spread is stunted and Iowa’s health care facilities aren’t overrun.
“What else are we doing by doing (a shelter-in-place or stay-at-home order) except for potentially disrupting the supply chain, putting additional pressure on the essential workforce, and making sure that we are considering how we bring that back up?†Reynolds said. “And, actually, what’s the benefit of taking that additional step?â€
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2020/03/25/iowa-gov-kim-reynolds-holds-daily-covid-19-briefing-wednesday-march-25-coronavirus/5077077002/-------------------
I appreciate my Gov not going full jackboot like some states and using some common sense.
