Thousands of Iowans skip second COVID vaccine shot
The Gazette reports many Iowa residents who started the two dose series have not received the second dose within the recommended interval. About 66,490 of 275,013 first doses occurred with no second shot by the deadline. Officials warn this jeopardizes herd immunity and longtime protection amid ongoing cases.
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Biden sets 70 percent vaccination goal by July Fourth
President Biden announced a new aim to vaccinate at least 70 percent of adult Americans with a first shot by July Fourth. He urged states to offer walk-in access and asked pharmacies to loosen scheduling while shifting doses from low to high demand areas to reach skeptical and unmotivated adults.
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Transition cited in UI averting key job searches
Vanessa Miller reports that the University of Iowa paused searches for top roles including provost and student life head during a period of university transition. Bruce Harreld cited internal candidates, a pandemic, and instability concerns to justify waiving the provost search and appointing Interim Provost Kevin Kregel.
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