Iowa Ortho employee tests positive for COVID-19, practice installs new screening methods

An employee at Des Moines-based Iowa Ortho recently tested positive for COVID-19, reports WHOTV.

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The employee was not symptomatic while on site, according to the report.

The practice initiated new screening protocols, including mandatory temperature checks for all patients and staff.

Iowa Ortho has 13 locations, according to its website.

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