Iowa reports 920 COVID cases in past week amid updated weekly mode
Iowa recorded 920 new COVID-19 cases from July 7 to 14 as the state ends daily updates. The seven day positivity rose to 3.39 percent while hospitalizations data were dropped from weekly reports. Fully vaccinated residents reached 1,458,668, about 54.5 percent of those 12 and older.
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Nasal COVID Vaccine Aims for Easier Global Distribution
Health experts describe a nose spray vaccine using a harmless virus to deliver the spike protein, potentially simplifying storage and administration. The approach could boost global vaccination rates by avoiding injections, with renewed focus on adolescents and parental vaccination intentions per CDC led surveys.
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Nebraska resumes weekly virus updates after ending daily reports
Nebraska launches a Wednesday update site with weekly data on virus cases hospitalizations and deaths plus vaccination stats. Officials note privacy laws limit detail, while experts criticize the shift from daily dashboards and warn vaccination progress remains uneven as the delta variant spreads.
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