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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....
Iowa reports a decrease in new COVID-19 cases as bivalent boosters begin to roll out
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIowa's COVID-19 vaccination rate continued its gradual increase over the past month, according to...
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...
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,...
As new variants loom, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says no COVID-19 lockdowns: 'Not on my watch'
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 9 months agoGov. Kim Reynolds' message is clear: no COVID-19 restrictions in Iowa. A late summer wave of new...
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,...
Want to get a COVID-19 test before July 4 celebrations? Here's where to get rapid, take-home tests...
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLooking to take extra COVID-19 precautions before heading into the holiday weekend? Testing sites...
Few counties collect information on at-home COVID tests. How does that impact pandemic tracking?
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLike most Iowans, Michelle Richardson has come to rely on at-home testing options to monitor for...