Vaccine Hunter, the website that automatically collects open COVID-19 vaccine appointments from across the state, was created in March by Ankeny resident Todd Brady. The 37-year-old software developer wanted a solution to the challenges Iowans were facing in finding a shot.
A year ago, with no vaccine in sight, many wondered if large gatherings in theaters, music venues and sporting events ever would return in large numbers, and push those industries to financial viability.
Iowa Department of Public Health officials announced Thursday that a new variant of the novel coronavirus, known as the Brazilian variant, has been detected in one individual in Johnson County.
Over the past year, more UIHC health care workers developed a COVID-19 infection after they were exposed at home, compared to exposure in the community or at work, university researchers found in a new study.
Johnson County residents aged 16 and older are eligible to sign-up for a large COVID-19 vaccine clinic that will be hosted in Iowa City Saturday. Hy-Vee, the hosting pharmacy, plans to administer 1,000 Pfizer doses this weekend.
State reports 146 new coronavirus cases, zero deaths Monday
Data shows more than 700,000 Iowans are fully vaccinated
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