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UPDATE— Tuesday March 17, 2020 – Consistent with the State of Public Health Disaster Emergency proclamation by Governor Reynolds, Mayor Cownie has amended the proclamation to direct that all gatherings of 10 people or more on public property or right-of-way are hereby prohibited.



UPDATE— Monday, March 16, 2020 – Mayor Cownie has amended the proclamation to direct that all gatherings of 50 people or more on public property or right-of-way are hereby prohibited.

DES MOINES, IOWA — Sunday, March 15, 2020 – Mayor Frank Cownie today declared a state of emergency in the City of Des Moines in response to the community spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) last night identified a community spread of coronavirus in the Des Moines metro and issued new recommendations for individuals with underlying conditions. IDPH added that all Iowans should be prepared for cancellations and disruptions to routine activities.