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Do you qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine in Iowa? Check our chart to find out
"When can I get the COVID vaccine?" Many Iowans are asking this question. And while there are seemingly more unknowns than answers, here's what we know right now. ...
Iowa State men's basketball sidelined by COVID-19, game at Kansas postponed
AMES - Iowa State men's basketball coach Steve Prohm was watching the Texas-Texas Tech game on Wednesday, since his own game against Kansas State was postponed due to the Wildcats' COVID-19 problems. ...
Iowa reports 1,317 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths, as global death toll exceeds 2 million
Iowa on Friday reported 1,317 new COVID-19 cases and six new confirmed deaths. ...
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson waiting to see details of Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, who has repeatedly called for targeted pandemic relief, is taking a wait-and-see approach to President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan. ...
What we know about Iowa's COVID vaccine plan: Who's eligible, where to get it and more answers
State public health officials say they will begin to vaccinate the next priority group of Iowans against the novel coronavirus by Feb. 1, shifting from front-line health care workers to other populations that face high risk for exposure to and severe illness from the virus. ...
Iowa passes 300,000 COVID-19 cases
More than 300,000 Iowans have tested positive for COVID-19 since last March when the virus first appeared in Iowa. ...
Michigan State at Iowa men's basketball: Thursday's game postponed
Iowa's scheduled home men's basketball game against Michigan State Thursday night has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues within the Michigan State program. ...
University of Iowa hospital workers demand 5% raise amid pandemic conditions
IOWA CITY - Since the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics' thousands of unionized health care workers last bargained with the state Board of Regents for better compensation and workplace conditions, they've endured unparalleled demands of a historic pandemic and want that reflected in ...
Iowa nears 300,000 COVID-19 cases, reports another 10 deaths
Iowa is nearing the 300,000 mark in COVID-19 cases as the virus continues to spread across the state and country. ...
Officials don't know when Linn County residents can expect COVID vaccine
CEDAR RAPIDS - Limited supplies of vaccines against the novel coronavirus have hampered local efforts to quickly inoculate all front-line health care workers - meaning it could be months before every individual in the first two phases of the vaccine distribution plan receives their doses. ...
Which Iowans will get the COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1B priority guidelines?
Here is the list of populations who qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1B of the state's distribution plan:. Individuals aged 75 years and older ...
Iowans 65 to 74 will have to wait longer for COVID vaccine under state's plan
Older adults, those with underlying medical conditions and certain essential workers could receive the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by the beginning of next month, state officials say. ...
Iowa adds 1,200 coronavirus cases, 83 deaths
Iowa on Tuesday reported 1,200 new coronavirus cases and 83 deaths related to the virus. ...
How will I know it's my turn for a COVID-19 vaccine?
As officials continue the effort to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine across the state, how will Iowans know they qualify for a vaccine? ...
Iowa State University resumes COVID-19 campus testing in advance of spring semester
Two weeks before the start of the spring semester, Iowa State University on Monday resumed on-campus COVID-19 testing and initiated a 'risk-based sampling strategy' aimed at testing 5,000 students who either live in its residence halls or are members of a sorority or fraternity. ...
Over 90K Iowans get at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine State adds 438 coronavirus cases, 1 death Monday
More than 90,000 Iowans had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Monday, public health officials reported, nearly a month after the first inoculations in the state were given Dec. 14. ...
Iowa anticipates additional $300 jobless benefits to arrive next week
Unemployed Iowans are expected to begin receiving Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits the week of Jan. 18, Iowa Workforce Development said in a news release Monday. ...
When will older, medically fragile Iowans receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
Update: The state announced Tuesday updated vaccination guidelines for older Iowans, with the priority groups being age 75 and older, those with medical conditions and essential workers in the next rollout. Read more here. ...
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Iowa drop again
The number of patients being treated in Iowa hospitals for COVID-19 declined again Sunday, but has yet to drop even to worst level of last summer's surge. ...
Iowa sees 1,899 new coronavirus cases Saturday
Iowa recorded 1,899 new positive cases for the novel coronavirus as of 11 a.m. Saturday for the 24-hour period. Almost 13 percent of those new cases - 244 - were children under the age of 18. ...
University of Iowa seeks volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial
IOWA CITY - University of Iowa Health Care is continuing to recruit volunteers to participate in another large COVID-19 vaccine trial as worsening pandemic conditions indicate clear need for more vaccination options according to UIHC Executive Dean Patricia Winokur. ...
Iowa adds 2,000-plus COVID-19 cases, 59 deaths
Iowa on Friday reported 2,057 new coronavirus cases and 59 confirmed deaths. ...
Iowa City schools denied virtual learning waiver
IOWA CITY - State officials have denied a request from the Iowa City school district to continue with online instruction for another two weeks. ...
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? We'll help answer them.
As reporters continue to cover the ongoing pandemic, The Gazette wants to make sure our readers are informed about the new COVID-19 vaccines and have the information they need as its distributed across the state. ...
Gov. Reynolds lifts limits on number of spectators at Iowa sporting events
DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday lifted spectator limits for sporting and recreational events, including at high school events. ...
Iowa adds 1,864 coronavirus cases, five new deaths
Iowa on Thursday reported 1,864 new coronavirus cases and five deaths. ...
Some won't get $600 stimulus until filing for 2020
WASHINGTON - As the U.S. Treasury rushes to distribute second stimulus payments, many Americans learned this week they will not receive the $600 until they file their 2020 tax return, a delay threatening additional hardship. ...