COVID-19 cases rise in Iowa as large events loom
Iowa sees renewed increases in covid 19 cases and hospitalizations after a period of decline. Health officials urge vaccination ahead of events like the bicycle ride across Iowa the Bix 7 race and the state fair as unvaccinated people drive most hospitalizations per CDC data.
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Child tax credit relief reaches Cedar Rapids family
Tanya Street, a 45 year old self employed ice skating teacher, faces income strain after 2020 disruptions but benefits from new advanced child tax credit payments starting this month. The program aims to aid about 669000 Iowa children statewide, easing bills and providing monthly flexibility for struggling families. Street remains hopeful despite ongoing financial challenges.
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Pedati calls vaccination key to COVID-19 control
Iowa state epidemiologist Dr. Caitlin Pedati says Iowa is not at a turning point with the delta variant and urges vaccination along with continued masking and distancing. She spoke with IowaWatch after months of requests, noting vaccination is the most important topic.
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