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Live COVID-19 updates: TestIowa expands to any Iowans 'who think they should be tested'

See the latest coronavirus updates from Local 5 as we work to separate facts from fear.

IOWA, USA — Watch Gov. Kim Reynolds' full press conference for May 21, 2020 above.

Local 5 is compiling all the information you need to know about COVID-19 in Iowa. 

Real-time updates on testing, cases and deaths from the Iowa Department of Public Health can be found here.

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May 21, 2020

WATCH: Gov. Kim Reynolds' full press conference for May 21, 2020

Summer learning opportunities and activities can begin June 1

Efforts are underway to ensure school districts and private schools can begin offering summer learning opportunities and activities, the earliest being June 1. 

Leaders from the Iowa Department of Education said this includes summer school, academic enrichment programs and activities like STEM robotics or drama. 

Officials said the Department of Education has worked with the Iowa Department of Public Health to determine when and how to safely open for the public.

TestIowa expands to any Iowans who "thinks they should be tested"

Gov. Reynolds announced Thursday that as more Iowans return to work, criteria for TestIowa sites will be expanded so that anyone who "thinks they should be tested" can sign up for a test online.

The changes to the signup process are expected to be implemented by the end of the day.

City of Urbandale announces extended closures, additional cancellations

The Urbandale Indoor Swimming Pool and Senior Recreation Center will remain closed until at least July 6. In-person Parks and Recreation programs are canceled through at least June 14.

The following park amenities remain closed until at least June 14, according to the city:

  • Playgrounds
  • Restrooms
  • All City-owned sports fields
  • Walker Johnston Skate Park
  • Indoor and Outdoor Shelter and facility rentals

RELATED: Gov. Reynolds loosens restrictions on movie theaters, zoos and more starting Friday

13K initial unemployment claims filed in Iowa last week

13,040 Iowans filed initial unemployment claims last week, with continuing claims totaling 187,375. The initial claims were a decrease of 2,780 from the previous week, according to U.S. Department of Labor data.

12,011 initial claims were filed by people who work and live in Iowa, with the other 1,029 filed by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.

$50,962,509.01 was paid out in unemployment insurance benefits last week.

According to Iowa Workforce Development, the following industries had the most claims:

  • Manufacturing (4,679)
  • Industry Not Available - Self-employed, Independent Contractors, etc. (1,251)
  • Health Care & Social Assistance (1,216)
  • Retail Trade (827)
  • Accommodation & Food Services (785)

RELATED: Another 2.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week

Other figures released by Iowa Workforce Development: 

  • $106,809,600 in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefits was paid during the week of May 10-16, 2020. Since April 4, 2020, a total of $651,345,000 in benefits has been paid. 
  •  $7,589,384.85 was paid in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits during the week of May 3-9, 2020.

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