Iowa And Other Midwest States Are Strained Under COVID-19

The video discusses the current state of the pandemic, highlighting that some metrics are lower than at the pandemic's start. It also covers secondary impacts like brain fog and fatigue, often seen in long haulers. Additionally, it focuses on Iowa, one of the states with a high positive test rate, noting a significant increase in cases and hospitalizations, with over 2000 deaths reported.

What changes in cases and hospitalizations have been observed in Iowa over the past two weeks?

How many lives has COVID-19 claimed in Iowa according to the text?