06 MAY 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: Members of the nursing staff at Unity Point Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, wave to passing police and fire vehicles as they drive past the hospital. Des Moines first responders, the Iowa State Patrol, and utility companies made an "Appreciation Loop" around the hospital on National Nurses' Day to thank nurses and other care givers at the hospital for the care they are providing during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus/SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Iowa reported 10,404 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide Wednesday, about 2,500 cases in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Acting against the advice of many medical professionals, the Governor of Iowa has started reopening businesses in the state. Businesses in the Des Moines area, and other communities with a high number of cases are not allowed to reopen. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ