COVID-19
COVID-19
How Many People In Iowa Got the COVID Vaccine?
I was not the only person in Iowa to eagerly jump on the train. A recent report found that about half of adults in the state of Iowa have completed the entire vaccination process. This means that half of the adult population have gotten their two COVID-19 shots. Now, the amount of Iowa residents who have gotten a COVID vaccine completely surpasses the numbers for flu season shots, according to Radio Iowa.
U.S. Will Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After Rare Complications
The FDA and CDC are calling for an "immediate pause" in the administering of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the federal government announced early Tuesday.
Iowans 16 And Up Can Get COVID Vaccine
For a few weeks the vaccine has only be available to a select number of Iowa residents, but as reported by Vaccinate Iowa, that is changing. On April 6th, 2021 it was officially announced that all Iowans age 16 and above are now able to get the COVID vaccine.
Iowa COVID Hospitalizations Back Over 200, Cases Down Overall
COVID-19 cases fell, but hospitalizations rose from 194 to 204 in the last 24 hours.
How Churches Are Coping With A COVID Easter A Second Time
Now, this will be the second time many people will have to celebrate Easter under the shadow of the pandemic. Many churches have adapted to this difficult challenge, and several of them in the Cedar Valley continue to adhere to the CDC restrictions.
Pfizer Says Their Vaccine Is 100% Effective in Teens
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Program Offers Assistance Paying Overdue Rent Or Utility Bills for Iowans
The Iowa Finance Authority received federal money to help ow-income Iowans get caught up.
The B.1.1.7 U.K. COVID Variant Confirmed in Black Hawk County
The IDPH has informed the Black Hawk County Health Department that the U.K. variant has been confirmed in Black Hawk County.
All Iowans Will Be Eligible To Get A Vaccine Starting April 5
Iowa Gov, Kim Reynolds announced the eligibility expansion on Wednesday.
Great News: Only One Iowa Nursing Home Has An Active COVID Outbreak
In December, 167 active outbreaks in Iowa nursing homes were reported. Fast forward to today, and it's just one.