### [2020-12-5](/feed/2020/12/5/index.md)

##### COVID-19 pandemic
# Iowa reports 960 hospitalized cases, making it the first time the state reported less than 1,000 hospitalized cases since November 18. 




### Sources:

1. [The Gazette](https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/health/iowa-covid-19-hospitalizations-drop-below-1000-20201205?template=amphtml)

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