DES MOINES, Iowa - A disaster order set to expire this weekend is being extended by Governor Kim Reynolds.
The order strongly encourages businesses to take reasonable measures to protect Iowans from COVID-19, but has no requirement for masks or social distancing.
Governor Reynolds has extended the order through the end of May.
She signed the proclamation Friday.
COVID-19 has been steadily subsiding in Iowa, with positivity rates now under four-percent
The New York Times reports new cases are down 24 percent in Iowa over the last 14 days.