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FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

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FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

Coronavirus

Some central Iowa schools implement medical, religious exemptions for mask mandates

Several central Iowa school districts have adopted mask mandates. With them comes the option for parents to fill out exemption forms.
Health

Dr. Caitlin Pedati leaving IDPH in October

The Iowa Department of Public Health said Dr. Caitlin Pedati is leaving to "pursue new career opportunities."
Health

Child obesity up during the pandemic | What can you do as a parent to encourage healthy habits?

With childhood obesity up 3% between March and November 2020, experts say parents are kids' best role models, especially during the pandemic.
Coronavirus

COVID in Iowa: How do medical and religious exemptions work with mask mandates?

Several central Iowa school districts have adopted mask mandates. With them comes the option for parents to fill out exemption forms.
Coronavirus Numbers

State reports 81 more COVID deaths, 8.98% positivity rate the past week

The Iowa Department of Public Health updates some core metrics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But individuals positive can only be calculated on Wednesday.
Coronavirus

Sept. 22 update: Iowa reports 81 more COVID deaths, 8.98% positivity rate the past week

The Iowa Department of Public Health updates some core metrics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But individuals positive can only be calculated on Wednesday.
Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Vaccine

Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots

President Biden embraced a goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year.
Vaccine

'Afraid I was going to die': Hawaii anti-vaccine leader expresses regret after getting COVID

Chris Wikoff is now warning people to not attend large protests like the ones his group staged in front of Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green's home.
Local News

Greene County Schools superintendent: Classes could be canceled because of staffing shortages

At least 20 staff members in the Greene County School District called in sick with coronavirus in the last month.
Coronavirus

'Soul-crushing': US COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an alarming rate for the first time since early March.

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Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

Some central Iowa schools implement medical, religious exemptions for mask mandates

Dr. Caitlin Pedati leaving IDPH in October

Child obesity up during the pandemic | What can you do as a parent to encourage healthy habits?

COVID in Iowa: How do medical and religious exemptions work with mask mandates?

State reports 81 more COVID deaths, 8.98% positivity rate the past week

Sept. 22 update: Iowa reports 81 more COVID deaths, 8.98% positivity rate the past week

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots

'Afraid I was going to die': Hawaii anti-vaccine leader expresses regret after getting COVID

Greene County Schools superintendent: Classes could be canceled because of staffing shortages

'Soul-crushing': US COVID-19 deaths are topping 1,900 a day

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