http://coronavirus.iowa.gov/
According to the Iowa government stats, of the 388,519 tested, approximately 9.3% were positive (36,294) and there have been approx. 767 C-19-related deaths; almost 2.1% mortality of known cases.
http://covid19.ca.gov/
According to the California government stats, of the 5,793,276 tested, approximately 6% were positive (347,634) and there have been approx. 7227 C-19-related deaths; almost 2.08% mortality of known cases.
Population comparisons: CA - 39,512,223; IA - 3,155,070 (7/1/2019) --IA is almost 8% of CA's population. http://www.indexmundi.com/facts/united-states/quick-facts/compare/california.iowa
California is considered one of the hot spots. Yet, at least in my layperson's opinion, comparatively speaking IA is basically in the same boat and possibly a little worse off.
I compiled this comparison not to prove CST wrong. Rather, I did it 'cause she's posted about her husband's immuno-suppression and I'm praying she's not being led astray by false info and taking any unwarranted risks. Please take care CST. We're all in this together.
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