Some Iowa counties are seeing an increase in COVID cases even after vaccinating more than 30% of residents. (Photo by Parker Michels-Boyce/ For the Virginia Mercury) Some of Iowa’s most-vaccinated counties are still seeing increases in COVID-19 cases, a New York Times database shows. Among the 28 counties with more than 30% of their residents fully vaccinated, 16 saw a decrease … [Read more...] about Some of Iowa’s most-vaccinated counties see increase in COVID-19 cases
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Federal Retail Pharmacy program able to vaccinate 18 and older
New and existing Nebraska pharmacies participating in the program will soon be allowed to vaccinate those who are 18 years of age and older. March 26, 2021 8:24 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – With a number of Nebraska’s pharmacies participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, starting Monday, March 29 these entities will be able to vaccinate residents 18 and older. These … [Read more...] about Federal Retail Pharmacy program able to vaccinate 18 and older
Advocacy groups say homebound Iowans have been ‘forgotten’ by state vaccination system
State officials have announced nursing homes can reopen to visitors. (Photo by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Phyllis Mussman of Cedar Rapids spent 2020 painting, writing poetry and staying home. Mussman, 84, has no car and has been largely homebound. She uses supplemental oxygen, making travel difficult and rendering her more vulnerable to respiratory illness … [Read more...] about Advocacy groups say homebound Iowans have been ‘forgotten’ by state vaccination system
Vaccine rollout accelerates, with chronic-condition Iowans now eligible
With the state now expanding the number of people eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, Iowa is gaining ground in the vaccine rollout. (Parker Michels-Boyce/ For the Virginia Mercury) With the state now expanding the number of people eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, Iowa is gaining ground in the vaccine rollout. Beginning Monday, Iowans of any age who have certain chronic conditions … [Read more...] about Vaccine rollout accelerates, with chronic-condition Iowans now eligible
Thousands of educators set to get vaccinated on Saturday
Over 2,000 educators will be vaccinated on Saturday. March 5, 2021 10:50 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Thousands of educators will make their way to the Center for People in Need on 3901 N 27th Street on Saturday to receive their vaccinations. “We’re just excited for this milestone to arrive,” Norris School District Superintendent John Schwartz said. “It’s just another … [Read more...] about Thousands of educators set to get vaccinated on Saturday