DES MOINES, IOWA (January 8, 2020) - As of January 7, Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public-health measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The proclamation continues to require that when people are in an indoor public space, and unable to social-distance for 15 minutes or longer, masks are required to be worn.

Spectator limits for sporting and recreational gatherings, including for high-school-sponsored events, will be lifted Friday, January 8, 2021.  

Other public health measures have been extended until Saturday, February 6, 2021.  

The proclamation can found online here.

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