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Health
Des Moines baby battling rare condition gets help from unlikely source
Coronavirus
Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising?
It depends on your situation, but masking in public can provide another layer of protection and help prevent the virus from spreading to others who aren't protected.
Coronavirus
EXPLAINER: What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case?
COVID-19 cases have nearly tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation.
Vaccine
What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case?
COVID-19 cases have nearly tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation.
Coronavirus
US official addresses rare COVID vaccine 'breakthrough' cases
White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients said the coronavirus is the biggest threat to unvaccinated Americans.
Coronavirus
CDC Director urges individuals on the fence to get vaccinated
CDC Director addresses COVID pandemic impact across the United States on July 22, 2021.
Nation World
China rebuffs WHO's terms for further COVID-19 origins study
National Health Commission Vice Minister Zeng Yixin says he was “rather taken aback" by the call for a further look into the pandemic's origins.
Coronavirus
Rolling Green Elementary prepares to welcome back students
The Urbandale school is the first in the district to begin its school year on Thursday.
Vaccine
Biden says getting vaccinated 'gigantically important'
At a televised town hall, President Biden displayed exasperation that so many eligible Americans are still reluctant to get the COVID vaccine.
Vaccine
'I'm sorry, but it's too late,' doctor tells hospitalized COVID patients who ask for vaccine
Dr. Brytney Cobia says she hopes to send a message that young and healthy people who forgo the vaccine can face serious consequences from COVID-19.
Nation World
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning gender confirming health care for trans youth
A federal judge temporarily blocked a law that would ban gender-affirming healthcare to transgender youth in Arkansas.
Coronavirus Numbers
How to find the latest COVID-19 testing, cases and death data in Iowa
As of Wednesday, July 21, 376,673 Iowans have tested positive for the virus.
Coronavirus
Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising?
It depends on your situation, but masking in public can provide another layer of protection and help prevent the virus from spreading to others who aren't protected.
Coronavirus
EXPLAINER: What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case?
COVID-19 cases have nearly tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation.
Vaccine
What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case?
COVID-19 cases have nearly tripled in the U.S. over two weeks amid an onslaught of vaccine misinformation.
Coronavirus
US official addresses rare COVID vaccine 'breakthrough' cases
White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients said the coronavirus is the biggest threat to unvaccinated Americans.
Coronavirus
CDC Director urges individuals on the fence to get vaccinated
CDC Director addresses COVID pandemic impact across the United States on July 22, 2021.
Nation World
China rebuffs WHO's terms for further COVID-19 origins study
National Health Commission Vice Minister Zeng Yixin says he was “rather taken aback" by the call for a further look into the pandemic's origins.
Coronavirus
Rolling Green Elementary prepares to welcome back students
The Urbandale school is the first in the district to begin its school year on Thursday.
Vaccine
Biden says getting vaccinated 'gigantically important'
At a televised town hall, President Biden displayed exasperation that so many eligible Americans are still reluctant to get the COVID vaccine.
Vaccine
'I'm sorry, but it's too late,' doctor tells hospitalized COVID patients who ask for vaccine
Dr. Brytney Cobia says she hopes to send a message that young and healthy people who forgo the vaccine can face serious consequences from COVID-19.
Nation World
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning gender confirming health care for trans youth
A federal judge temporarily blocked a law that would ban gender-affirming healthcare to transgender youth in Arkansas.
Coronavirus Numbers
How to find the latest COVID-19 testing, cases and death data in Iowa
As of Wednesday, July 21, 376,673 Iowans have tested positive for the virus.
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