WAUKEE, IA (IRN) – A Waukee man is facing assault charges after allegedly attempting to infect a police officer with COVID-19. Mark Bishop, 61, was arrested at his home Tuesday on separate charges for assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. During Bishop’s arrest, he repeatedly coughed in an officer’s face after telling him he was positive for COVID-19. Bishop was charged with assault with intent to inflict serious injury.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Gov. Kim Reynolds has made adjustments to her emergency health proclamation as Iowa’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have declined. Reynolds announced bars and restaurants can resume their normal hours of operations, but patrons must be seated. Spectators at high school, youth or adult recreation events will be expanded to include members of the participant’s household.

DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – The Iowa Department of Public Health received a notice Wednesday from the federal government saying Iowa will not be receiving as many COVID-19 vaccines as expected. The allocation may be reduced by as much as 30%.

STORM LAKE, IA (IRN) – Tyson Foods has fired seven top managers at its largest pork plant after an independent investigation into allegations that they bet on how many workers would test positive for the coronavirus. The company said the investigation revealed troubling behavior that resulted in the firings at the plant in Waterloo. An outbreak centered around the plant infected more than 1,000 employees, at least six of whom died.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa Hospital Association says the financial impact of COVID-19 on Iowa hospitals is projected to be $433 million loss. Half of Iowa hospitals were operating at a financial loss at the end of October.