By: Joe Lancello

Checking the coronavirus, three new deaths were reported in Iowa as of Tuesday morning (7/7).   That brings the death total for the pandemic to 725.  Also, another 272 people have tested positive for COVID-19 for a statewide total of 31,927. There were three new positive cases in Poweshiek County and one each in Mahaska and Marion Counties. Fourteen more Iowans have been hospitalized with coronavirus, for a current total of 165, and 44 people are in intensive care units with coronavirus.  That’s up three from Monday (7/6).