Iowa Department of Public Health
Recent News About Iowa Department of Public Health
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COVID-19 continues to surge in Iowa with hospitalizations rising
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge throughout the country, with the omicron variant as the dominant strain, and this includes Iowa which has seen its positivity rate and hospitalizations continue to rise.
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State Agencies Partner to Share Vaccine Messaging
State Agencies Partner to Share Vaccine Messaging.
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Substance Abuse/Problem Gambling Program Licensure Committee Meeting on December 8, 2021
Substance Abuse/Problem Gambling Program Licensure Committee Meeting on December 8, 2021.
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'No settlement could ever be enough' for Iowans impacted by opioid crisis
The opioid crisis has been affecting communities across the United States, and Iowa cities and towns also have been impacted, although less than some other states, according to a police officer who specializes in drug matters.
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Half of COVID-19 deaths were residents in long-term care facilities, Reynolds reports
More than half of Iowans who have died from COVID-19 were residents in longterm care facilities, Iowa Gov. Gov. Kim Reynolds said during a press conference Tuesday, May 5.
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From SE Iowa News
DPH: Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.
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Iowans experience shortage of PPE
The State of Iowa is experiencing a shortage of personal protection equipment for medical staff and first responders that may have contact with COVID-19 positive patients.