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Iowa public health officials announce end to mandatory COVID-19 reporting, weekly reports
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe state of Iowa is rolling back COVID-19 reporting. The Iowa Department of Health and Human...
Iowa introduces new Health and Human Services agency, but merger is still far from over
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThere's a new state department in Iowa — the massive Department of Health and Human Services. On...
Iowa is entering year 4 of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where are we at and what's changed?
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOn Wednesday, Iowa marked the third anniversary of the first COVID-19 cases reported in the state....
Vaccine fatigue at work: Only 8% of Iowa nursing home workers have up-to-date COVID shots
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 6 months agoCOVID-19 vaccination rates among Iowa's nursing homes are significantly lagging this year,...
As new variants loom, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says no COVID-19 lockdowns: 'Not on my watch'
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 10 months agoGov. Kim Reynolds' message is clear: no COVID-19 restrictions in Iowa. A late summer wave of new...
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations decrease in Iowa as state nears 10,000 coronavirus deaths
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNew reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations declined in Iowa over the past week, according to...
New COVID-19 cases down, hospitalizations up in Iowa's weekly coronavirus data update
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNew reported COVID-19 cases dropped slightly in Iowa this week, but hospitalizations for the disease...
XBB.1.5, the latest COVID-19 variant, will probably infect everyone. What you should know.
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWith a highly contagious coronavirus variant expected to hit Iowa in earnest in the coming weeks,...
Flu season may be really bad in Iowa this year. Here's why, and how to protect yourself
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIowa could be in for a rough flu season this year, health officials say. While seasonal influenza is...
Iowa hires new state medical director from MercyOne, filling vacancy that opened in October
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe state of Iowa has hired a new medical director, filling a position that has been open since last...