First Iowa child treated for rare COVID linked syndrome released
Fortune Dragni, eight, of Cedar Rapids, is discharged after nine days at UnityPoint Health St. Luke's, the state's first reported case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children related to COVID-19. A second Iowa patient remains in care as physicians warn of possible future cases and advise vigilance.
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Memorial Day Weekend Opens Some Iowa Businesses
As Iowa eyes reopening, many venues announce limited access and altered hours. Officials urge calling ahead to verify hours and appointments while some sites remain closed or restricted during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Iowa researchers near rollout of at home COVID test
University of Iowa scientists say a new saliva based COVID-19 at home test is in final validation stages and could be available soon after FDA approval. The test avoids nasal swabs and may roll out via home delivery or pickup, with Rutgers already approved for a saliva based test.
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