Iowa urges second COVID dose amid hesitancy and access gaps
State data show 61 773 Iowans missed the second Pfizer or Moderna dose as of April 26 with 23 104 overdue by a week or less. Officials cite barriers such as busy schedules and work or school conflicts, while stressing the second dose boosts immunity and should be taken as soon as feasible.
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Biden aims for 965K daily first doses as target loosens
President Biden set a new goal to deliver at least one vaccine dose to 181 million adults and fully vaccinate 160 million, acknowledging decreased interest. About 56 percent of adults have had at least one dose, with 105 million fully vaccinated, while first-dose rates lag. The White House shifts to reach harder-to-reach communities, expand mobile clinics, and push adolescent vaccination ahead of school year.
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UI officials skip external search for provost amid turnover
Iowa City UI faces a wave of leadership changes as President Harreld pushes for internal candidates to fill top roles. Barbara Wilson was chosen as provost, starts July 15, while former interim and current deans move through a series of waivers and resignations amid ongoing diversity and inclusion leadership shifts.
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