Iowa Department of Public Health
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Hawkeye State, Polk County battle omicron spikes, most adults partially vaccinated
Omicron became the predominant COVID-19 strain in Iowa earlier this month, accounting for almost 80% of the state’s case surge following the holiday season.
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Reynolds proclaims January as Radon Action Month, 'Iowans are encouraged to test their homes'
Gov. Kim Reynolds proclaimed January as Radon Action Month so that citizens can be made aware of the risks it imposes and thus take appropriate steps to mitigate those risks.
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Positive COVID-19 cases in Iowa remain steady
Figures released from the Iowa Department of Public Health show that the number of Iowans who have tested positive for coronavirus remained steady at the end of September, while officials continue to stress the importance of protecting yourself by getting vaccinated.
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New COVID cases, hospitalizations in Iowa continue to rise and slightly more are getting vaccinated, state summary says
The number of unvaccinated people suffering from COVID in Iowa continues to climb, as does the number of weekly reported positive case, according to Iowa's latest summary figures.
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From Hawkeye Reporter
Half of COVID-19 deaths were residents in long-term care facilities, Reynolds reports
More than half of Iowans who have died from COVID-19 were residents in longterm care facilities, Iowa Gov. Gov. Kim Reynolds said during a press conference Tuesday, May 5.
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From SE Iowa News
DPH: Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.